Excel Mite Academy
The Excel Mite Academy (EMA) at The Hockey Hut is the ultimate program for players 7 years and under looking to build a strong foundation for a successful hockey journey.
For over 27 years, The Hockey Hut has been developing the area’s top players through small-area skills training, game concepts, and expert instruction. EMA follows this proven model, combining fun, fast-paced drills with structured team practice concepts to maximize player growth. Players will focus on skating, puck handling, shooting, and hockey IQ through dynamic, high-repetition drills. Small-area games are a core part of the program, helping athletes sharpen their decision-making, creativity, and compete level in game-like scenarios.
Our experienced coaches ensure every session is engaging, progressive, and designed for optimal skill acquisition, while keeping the environment fun and motivating. EMA is where your young athlete will learn, compete, and grow, setting the stage for future hockey success!
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Head Coaches:
Cameron Kuhl
Cam Kuhl, from Clifton Park, NY, is the General Manager and Head On-Ice Instructor at The Hockey Hut. He played two seasons in the USPHL Premier League, followed by stints with the BCHL Alberni Valley Bulldogs and NJ Titans. Cam continued his career at SUNY Plattsburgh and Liberty University, excelling as a shutdown defenseman. Now, he uses his extensive experience to develop young players, focusing on defensive strategies, skills, and hockey IQ.
Shawn Weller
Shawn Weller, a South Glens Falls native, was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in 2004 and played 13 pro seasons in the AHL, ECHL, and Europe. After retiring, he became a skills instructor, specializing in power skating, puck control, and game situational training, bringing pro-level insights to EMA athletes.
Our Mission
In order to love the game, there need to be reasons. In the Excel Mite Academy, our mission is to ensure kids have fun while advancing their skills. Every practice includes small team skill sessions led by our professional staff, with the help of a volunteer assistant coach. Players will focus on puck touches, skating techniques, and small games to keep the experience fresh and exciting.
We encourage future coaches to assist on the ice, but the program is designed by The Hockey Hut’s full-time professional staff.
Our goal is simple: get kids on the ice, having fun, and falling in love with the game. The more they enjoy playing, the more they’ll improve—and the better they’ll become.
Program Highlights:
- Age Group: Players 8 & under
- Season Length: 29 weeks (September – March)
- 2 weeks off during the holidays
- Swag: Home/Away Jersey, Socks, Hoodie, Medals and more
- Weekly Schedule: 2 skill practices + 1 weekend game/event
- Total Touchpoints:
- 66 professionally coached skills practices
- 22 in-house 4v4 games
- 4 EMA-exclusive in-house jamborees(4 games per Jamboree)
- 1 North East Tournament Series events(4 game minimum per NETS)
EMA players train in small groups and are supported by experienced professional coaches who lead every session. We focus on repetition, confidence, and real-time decision-making, with a curriculum tailored to each age and skill level.
Tuition & Registration:
- Season Deposit: $100 (recommended to reserve your spot—over 50% full)
- Tuition: $270/month (6 monthly payments starting September 1)
EMA is a no-travel, high-rep, and game-integrated experience built to develop young players faster—and help them fall in love with the game.
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