Our Training Programs
The Hockey Hut provides a number of different programs for individual players looking to take their play to the next level. We provide group skills classes where players receive instruction in a small group setting of 15 players or less.
Private/Semi-Private Lessons
Providing players with the coaching and skills they need to take their hockey career to the next level. Private/semi private lessons provide players the individual attention they need to ensure improvement in specific skills and overall athleticism. Whatever the need is, Hockey Hut coaches develop a specific lesson plan for players to improve. Each players unique, Custom Program will include on ice training program along with a recommended strength training, flexibility, and agility program to help achieve maximum potential on the ice.
- Complimentary On-Ice Player Assessment
- 45 Minutes On-Ice per Session
- Lessons Ranging from 1-4 players per Coach
- Stick Drills, Puck Handling, Speed Skating, Athlete Construction, Shooting, and more
Choose From 5, 10, or 12(our best value) Lesson Packages
Individual Player Assessment
Hockey Hut helps assess your current skills. The Hockey Hut will give each player a monthly evaluation regarding on-ice skills and off-ice improvements. This will be done through an Movement screening off ice and on-ice assessment. Each player will be given a monthly report card.
Group Skills Sessions
Purchase the 6 session pass and get access to our group skills sessions. The skills sessions are skill specific so a player can choose a skating class, shooting class, stick handling class, offensive skills class, or defensemen’s class. These sessions are a great way to improve your skill base.
Each of our classes uses a variety of drills to challenge players to improve their skills. Many of the Capital District’s players come to the Hockey Hut weekly for an extra skill specific session. Each program includes a Functional Movement Screening and group off-ice session.
Drop-in and unlimited access pass also available.
Beginner & Intermediate Skills: $125 for 6 sessions
Each class will contain elements of complete skill development, skating, stick handling, passing, shooting and scoring.
Intermediate & Advanced Skills: $180 for 6 sessions
These classes include our NHL Advanced Skills taught by Pierre Leblond and/or Ron Kuhl, HOckey IQ Advanced Skills Taught but Jeff Silengo and our Girls 16U Advanced Skills. Fast paced skill development for fully committed players. These classes start June 10, 2019 and run all summer long.
Summer Camps
Mite Mania, Puck Control, Shooting School, Bantam Transition, and Battle Games! These camps are all at the Hockey hut between July and August.
Camps include over three hours of on ice instruction including power-skating, puck control and shooting. All camps will involve instruction tailored to that week. Camps also include outdoor off-ice training and hockey skills.
Elite Training
Our full ice summer training program for players is back for the 10th straight summer. The Impact TrainingProgram for players 16 years and older will once again get players ready for a successful upcoming hockey season. Players will have the ability to be on the ice training for more than 40 hours throughout the summer!!!
Players between the ages of 10-15 years old will have the ability to train all summer long as well. Our Tactical Power Skating and Skills Program will provide over 20 hours of ice time for players to get ready for the season!!!
Adult Sessions/3V3 League
Adult players looking to improve their skills can attend one of our adult skills sessions. This program is 4 sessions per month for $75/month.
Tuesday Nights 9pm Starting April 9, 2019 at the Hockey Hut Training Center. $20 Drop in Fee applies.
Pond Hockey League
Our fast-paced, fun PHL runs during the months of March, April & May. The divisions are 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U/16U. Each division is open to 8 full teams. Players may register as a full team or individually (staff will place on a team).
Goalies are used in each division. Each player will play 9 regular season games and then playoffs will be played after. This league is about fun and creativity as a player and creates healthy competition each game. This program includes a Functional Movement Screening and 2 team training sessions with a HealthPlex Trainer!
Registering more than one player? Online registration now available!
Team Training
Would you like to take your team to the next level? Team Training at the Hockey Hut will help your team to get the edge that will take them to the next level.
No matter what skill or concept you are looking to have your team improve upon, the staff at the Hockey Hut has the experience to improve any and all areas of your team’s play. These are just some of the skills and concepts your team can improve with Team Training at the Hockey Hut.
This program Includes FMS with HealthPlex Trainer and 4 Group Off-ice sessions.
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Skating Take-Offs Stride Crossovers Backwards Pivots & Quick Feet |
Puck Skills Puck Control Puck Protection Fakes & Dekes Passing & Receiving Shooting |
Positional Play 1 V 1 2 V 1 3 V 3 (Cycling) Defensive Zone Coverage Hockey Sense |
Day Off Clinics
Have a day off from school?
The Hockey Hut offers various day off from school clinics including various days such as Black Friday, Martin Luther King Jr, Spring Break, Columbus Day, & Veteran’s Day. These are just a few examples but always be checking the website for new clinics and upcoming sessions. The clinics are a great way to come spend your morning off from school!
Learn to Skate
LTS is open to skater’s ages 4-12 years old. Join our LTS class Friday’s at 5pm for professional ice instruction for beginners. All skaters will be grouped according to skill level. Topics include bucket-pushing, swivels, inside & outside edges, stopping & starting and much more!
Learn to Play Hockey
Learn to Play Friday’s at 6pm is a beginner level hockey class for players developing from our Learn to Skate program or who are looking to prepare for a 6U/8U season-long program. After spending 6 weeks in LTS and/or Hockey Tots, players will start their true journey into hockey. Skating is the emphasis but stick skills, pucks, and small games are all used to create a positive learning environment.