Case Study: 2016-17 Saints Pro Hockey Academy

A structured development plan was built by an experienced coaching staff which was supplemented by specialty skill instructors, and off-ice trainers.  The athletes spent an average of 3.5 hours a week on-ice training our players with a strong emphasis and skill and player development. The player’s improvement in the winter season was impressive and exceeded expectations.  There was resounding positive feedback from parents and athletes based on the first winter season. The following is a summary of what the Academy accomplished in our first season:

·       Competed in 5 Showcases (Toronto x 2, Minnesota x 2, Hinton)

·       Competed in 2 Tournaments (Edmonton and Phoenix)

·       Travelled an estimated total of 22,210 km (Toronto x 2, Minnesota x 2, Phoenix, Hinton)

·       Played a total of 38 games. Compiling a record of 24 - 11 - 3, 263 Goals For, 122 Goals Against.

·       Had 61 practices, totalling 85 hours of on-ice practice (skating, passing and shooting skills, offensive tactics, defensive tactics, checking and team play development).

·       Trained at The Base by RVH in Edmonton for 12 hours of highly specialized and professional off-ice training.