Everything we do, from our Excel Power Skating programs to our small-group skill sessions, is built around the principle of maximizing athletic development everyday. The return of the skating treadmill gives us another powerful tool to help athletes become stronger, faster, and more efficient on the ice.

Why the Skating Treadmill?

Skating is the separating skill in hockey. The best players are not only faster, but they are more efficient in their stride. They cover more ice with less wasted energy. The treadmill allows us to take stride mechanics out of the chaos of a game or practice and put them into a controlled environment where every detail can be isolated, analyzed, and improved.

On the treadmill, we can break down stride length, edge control, balance, and power transfer. These are the building blocks of explosive skating. By isolating these elements, athletes develop stronger habits that carry directly to live game play.

Real-Time Feedback That Works

What makes the treadmill truly different is the feedback loop. Athletes don’t just hear a coach’s correction — they see it. Using immediate video review and a replay system, players can watch their stride right after each rep. That means they understand the correction in real time and apply it on the very next stride.

This combination of instant feedback and consistent repetition accelerates development in a way that open-ice training cannot.

The Excel Advantage, Year-Round

We are not simply putting players on a machine and asking them to skate. The Hockey Hut has integrated our proven Excel Power Skating system into the treadmill. This progression has been refined over years of working with athletes at every level, from beginners to future professionals.

Now, with the treadmill, athletes can access that structured progression all year long. It is the same sequence of stride efficiency, balance, and power development that has always been a core part of our training, now available in a new environment that maximizes every rep.

Why It Matters Now

The pace of hockey has never been faster. Players who can generate speed quickly, sustain their stride, and move efficiently will always stand out. The treadmill ensures no stride is wasted, no detail overlooked, and no opportunity missed.

For players who are ready to advance, this is the environment that takes good skaters and turns them into great ones.

Maximizing Athletic Development Every Day

The skating treadmill is not a gimmick. It is an extension of everything we believe at The Hockey Hut: that development is maximized when athletes are coached with precision, challenged with purpose, and given the tools to see and understand their own growth.

Every session on the treadmill is built to improve performance, build confidence, and prepare athletes to excel in the moments that matter most.

Step Onto the Tread. Step Ahead of the Game.

Whether you are looking to strengthen your foundation or refine elite details, the treadmill offers a proven path to better skating.