Hockey Mastery
The Offseason

April – August, 2024

hockey mastery
the offseason

April – August, 2024

Hockey Mastery

SHIELD’s Elite offseason program

Are you ready to learn to become a pro in the exciting world of Hockey? Let us be your guide and show you the action steps to master this evolving sport! Get ready to dominate the ice like a true champion.

Hockey Mastery

SHIELD’s Elite offseason program

Are you ready to learn to become a pro in the exciting world of Hockey? Let us be your guide and show you the action steps to master this evolving sport! Get ready to dominate the ice like a true champion.

your journey starts here

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Dedicated Specialists

Personal Limits get reinvented when you have a devoted team in place. Our strength Coaches, on ice Specialist, therapist, and hockey advisors all work together to help you break through current thresholds and achieve specific goals.

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Performance Exercises & Drills trusted by ice hockey champions

At SHIELD we focus on Strength, Power, Speed, and Mobility in the gym and Skills, Power Skating, Hockey IQ and Compete on the ice. Also expect to receive advice on nutrition and recovery tools as a part of your plan.

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proven legacy

For more than 8 years the world’s best athletes have trusted us to help them reach their full potential. From No. 1 NHL draft pick to Stanley Cup Champions and Olympic gold medalists, the best of the best get better here.

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1 facility, all the amenities

A comprehensive facility designed to cater to diverse needs, featuring a fully equipped gym for physical fitness enthusiasts, a therapy center for holistic well-being, and a state-of-the-art hockey rink for sports enthusiasts and athletes alike.

your journey starts here

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Dedicated Specialists

Personal Limits get reinvented when you have a devoted team in place. Our strength Coaches, on ice Specialist, therapist, and hockey advisors all work together to help you break through current thresholds and achieve specific goals.

Lightning

Performance Exercises & Drills trusted by ice hockey champions

At SHIELD we focus on Strength, Power, Speed, and Mobility in the gym and Skills, Power Skating, Hockey IQ and Compete on the ice. Also expect to receive advice on nutrition and recovery tools as a part of your plan.

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proven legacy

For more than 8 years the world’s best athletes have trusted us to help them reach their full potential. From No. 1 NHL draft pick to Stanley Cup Champions and Olympic gold medalists, the best of the best get better here.

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1 facility, all the amenities

A comprehensive facility designed to cater to diverse needs, featuring a fully equipped gym for physical fitness enthusiasts, a therapy center for holistic well-being, and a state-of-the-art hockey rink for sports enthusiasts and athletes alike.

Our process to hockey mastery

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1. performance evaluations

For more than 8 years the world’s best athletes have trusted us to help them reach their full potential. From No. 1 NHL draft pick to Stanley Cup Champions and Olympic gold medalists, the best of the best get better here.

2. performance training

SHIELD training system is guided by 4-pillars of human performance: Power, Strength, Movement, & Therapy. This system is based on the most innovative and cutting-edge techniques, and provides the foundation for all athletic training.

3. on ice

At SHIELD, we own and operate the ice facility. This gives us the opportunity to translate what we do off the ice to on ice. Our On Ice Specialists deliver individualize and group sessions based around power skating + transitional movements, skills and shooting, deception, and tactical game play. We believe in creating an experience that enhances your development needs by bringing in elite coaches to power the on ice programs

4. Performance Therapy

We believe that athletes need attention all year round, and it’s the offseason where you will make the adaptation. SHIELD’s, sports medicine doctors, physical therapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, and other specialists are in constant communication with our strength coaches to ensure your tailored plan is achieving your goal. It’s the little things that make the biggest difference, and creating consistency evolves past their limitations.

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5. Hockey Special Advisory

We understand a developing hockey player there are action steps and patterns that seem to stay consistent over a players career and life. We have worked with over 1000+ players from NHL to grass roots and this program is a 1 on 1 service. We will take game film, watch your practices and evaluate what areas of focus you need to develop, from Hockey IQ to enhancing your abilities in the gym.

Trusted by Pro Athletes

Our process to hockey mastery

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1. performance evaluations

For more than 8 years the world’s best athletes have trusted us to help them reach their full potential. From No. 1 NHL draft pick to Stanley Cup Champions and Olympic gold medalists, the best of the best get better here.

3. on ice

At SHIELD, we own and operate the ice facility. This gives us the opportunity to translate what we do off the ice to on ice. Our On Ice Specialists deliver individualize and group sessions based around power skating + transitional movements, skills and shooting, deception, and tactical game play. We believe in creating an experience that enhances your development needs by bringing in elite coaches to power the on ice programs

2. performance training

SHIELD training system is guided by 4-pillars of human performance: Power, Strength, Movement, & Therapy. This system is based on the most innovative and cutting-edge techniques, and provides the foundation for all athletic training.

4. Performance Therapy

We believe that athletes need attention all year round, and it’s the offseason where you will make the adaptation. SHIELD’s, sports medicine doctors, physical therapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, and other specialists are in constant communication with our strength coaches to ensure your tailored plan is achieving your goal. It’s the little things that make the biggest difference, and creating consistency evolves past their limitations.

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5. Hockey Special Advisory

We understand a developing hockey player there are action steps and patterns that seem to stay consistent over a players career and life. We have worked with over 1000+ players from NHL to grass roots and this program is a 1 on 1 service. We will take game film, watch your practices and evaluate what areas of focus you need to develop, from Hockey IQ to enhancing your abilities in the gym.

Trusted by Pro Athletes

We understand the challenges of finding the right development program as a player. Our program has been evolving for over 8 years and we no longer view it as a set of exercises and drills. Instead, we focus on patterns and actionable steps that have proven to be successful for some of the best hockey players in the world. We aim to teach you the true meaning of consistency.

Sample Gym Schedule

U13 – U18, Junior, OHL, College, Pro, NHL & PWHL

Day 1

  • Movement Preparation
  • Movement Skill – Linear Acceleration
  • Power Plyometrics
  • Strength
  • Core/Mobility
  • Conditioning

Day 2

  • Movement Preparation
  • Movement Skill – Lateral Acceleration
  • Power Plyometrics
  • Strength
  • Hips/Core

Day 3

  • Movement Preparation
  • Movement Skill – Multidirectional Speed
  • Power Plyometrics
  • Strength
  • Skating Simulation
  • Strength Endurance

Day 4

  • Movement Preparation
  • Core/Hips Activation
  • Functional Strength
  • Functional Conditioning
  • Conditioning

Sample ON ICE Schedule

U13 – U18, Junior, OHL, College, Pro, NHL & PWHL

Day 1

  • Skills
  • Scoring
  • Compete

Day 2

  • Tactical Game Play
  • Deception

Day 3

  • Power Skating
  • Agility
  • Puck Control

Day 4

  • Hockey IQ
  • Elite Skills
  • Flow Practice

Coaches:

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Sample Gym Schedule

U8 – U12

Day 1

  • Dynamic Stretch
  • Speed + Agility
  • Foundation Strength
  • Mobility Core
  • Conditioning

Day 2

  • Dynamic Stretch
  • Power – Acceleration
  • Foundation Strength
  • Core/Hips
  • Movement Skill Conditioning

Day 3

  • Dynamic Stretch
  • Multidirectional Speed + Agility
  • Foundation Strength
  • Skating Simulation
  • Movement Skill Conditioning

Sample ON ICE Schedule

U8 – U12

Day 1

  • Skills
  • Scoring
  • Compete

Day 2

  • Power Skating
  • Agility
  • Puck Control

Day 3

  • Hockey IQ
  • Elite Skills
  • Flow Practice

Coaches:

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Packages

U13-U18, Junior, OHL, College, Pro, NHL & PWHL

Gym Sessions

April 29 – August 23

3-4x Weekly, Up to 80 Sessions

On Ice Sessions

July 2 – August 23

4x Weekly, Up to 28 Sessions

*Early Bird Special*

Start as early as April 1st!

Register

ON ICE PACKAGES ARE MANDATORY!
*Extra info, please contact info@shieldperformance.ca

U8-U12

Gym Sessions

April 29 – August 23

2-3x Weekly, Up to 60 Sessions

On Ice Sessions

July 2 – August 23

2x Weekly, Up to 16 Sessions

*Early Bird Special*

Start as early as April 1st!

Register

*Extra info, please contact info@shieldperformance.ca

Sample Gym Schedule

U13 – U18, Junior, OHL, College, Pro, NHL & PWHL

Day 1

  • Movement Preparation
  • Movement Skill – Linear Acceleration
  • Power Plyometrics
  • Strength
  • Core/Mobility
  • Conditioning

Day 2

  • Movement Preparation
  • Movement Skill – Lateral Acceleration
  • Power Plyometrics
  • Strength
  • Hips/Core

Day 3

  • Movement Preparation
  • Movement Skill – Multidirectional Speed
  • Power Plyometrics
  • Strength
  • Skating Simulation
  • Strength Endurance

Day 4

  • Movement Preparation
  • Core/Hips Activation
  • Functional Strength
  • Functional Conditioning
  • Conditioning

Sample ON ICE Schedule

U13 – U18, Junior, OHL, College, Pro, NHL & PWHL

Day 1

  • Skills
  • Scoring
  • Compete

Day 2

  • Tactical Game Play
  • Deception

Day 3

  • Power Skating
  • Agility
  • Puck Control

Day 4

  • Hockey IQ
  • Elite Skills
  • Flow Practice

Coaches:

Sample Gym Schedule

U8 – U12

Day 1

  • Dynamic Stretch
  • Speed + Agility
  • Foundation Strength
  • Mobility Core
  • Conditioning

Day 2

  • Dynamic Stretch
  • Power – Acceleration
  • Foundation Strength
  • Core/Hips
  • Movement Skill Conditioning

Day 3

  • Dynamic Stretch
  • Multidirectional Speed + Agility
  • Foundation Strength
  • Skating Simulation
  • Movement Skill Conditioning

Sample ON ICE Schedule

U8 – U12

Day 1

  • Skills
  • Scoring
  • Compete

Day 2

  • Power Skating
  • Agility
  • Puck Control

Day 3

  • Hockey IQ
  • Elite Skills
  • Flow Practice

Coaches:

Packages

U13-U18, Junior, OHL, College, Pro, NHL & PWHL

Gym Sessions
April 29 – August 23
3-4x Weekly
Up to 80 Sessions
On Ice Sessions
July 2 – August 23
4x Weekly
Up to 28 Sessions

*Early Bird Special*

Start as early as April 1st!

Register

ON ICE PACKAGES ARE MANDATORY!
*Extra info, please contact info@shieldperformance.ca

U8-U12

Gym Sessions
April 29 – August 23
2-3x Weekly
Up to 60 Sessions
On Ice Sessions
July 2 – August 23
2x Weekly
Up to 16 Sessions

*Early Bird Special*

Start as early as April 1st!

Register

*Extra info, please contact info@shieldperformance.ca

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Offseason Schedule

NHL/PRO

April – June
4x Weekly
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Friday
Gym Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
July – August
4x Weekly
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Friday
Ice Time: 8:45am – 10:00am
Gym Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
*Extra info, please contact info@shieldperformance.ca

NCAA Girls

April – June
4x Weekly
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Gym Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
July – August
4x Weekly
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Ice Time: 7:30am – 8:45am
Gym Time: 9:00am – 10:30am
*Extra info, please contact info@shieldperformance.ca

NCAA Boys

July – August
4x Weekly
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Gym Time: 7:30am – 9:00am
*Extra info, please contact info@shieldperformance.ca

Junior/OHL

April – June
4x Weekly
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Gym Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
July – August
4x Weekly
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Ice Time: 10:30am – 11:45am
Gym Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
*Extra info, please contact info@shieldperformance.ca

U16 – U15 (AAA)

April – June
4x Weekly
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Gym Time: 3:30pm or 4:30pm
July – August
4x Weekly
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Ice Time: 11:45am – 1:00pm
Gym Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm
*Extra info, please contact info@shieldperformance.ca

U16 – U14 (Females)

April – June
4x Weekly
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Gym Time: 4:45pm – 5:45pm
July – August
4x Weekly
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Ice Time: 1:30pm – 2:45pm
Gym Time: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
*Extra info, please contact info@shieldperformance.ca

U14 – U13

April – June
4x Weekly
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Gym Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
July – August
4x Weekly
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Ice Time: 2:45pm – 4:00pm
Gym Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
*Extra info, please contact info@shieldperformance.ca

Offseason Schedule

NHL/PRO

April – June

4x Weekly
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Friday
Gym Time: 10:30am – 11:30am

July – August

4x Weekly
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Friday
Ice Time: 8:45am – 10:00am
Gym Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
*Extra info, please contact info@shieldperformance.ca

NCAA Girls

April – June

4x Weekly
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Gym Time: 9:00am – 10:00am

July – August

4x Weekly
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Ice Time: 7:30am – 8:45am
Gym Time: 9:00am – 10:30am
*Extra info, please contact info@shieldperformance.ca

NCAA Boys

July – August

4x Weekly
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Friday
Gym Time: 7:30am – 9:00am
*Extra info, please contact info@shieldperformance.ca

Junior/OHL

April – June

4x Weekly
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Friday
Gym Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

July – August

4x Weekly
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Friday
Ice Time: 10:30am – 11:45am
Gym Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
*Extra info, please contact info@shieldperformance.ca

U16 – U15 (AAA)

April – June

4x Weekly
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Friday
Gym Time: 3:30pm or 4:30pm

July – August

4x Weekly
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Friday
Ice Time: 11:45am – 1:00pm
Gym Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm
*Extra info, please contact info@shieldperformance.ca

U16 – U14 (Females)

April – June

4x Weekly
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Friday
Gym Time: 4:45pm – 5:45pm

July – August

4x Weekly
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Friday
Ice Time: 1:30pm – 2:45pm
Gym Time: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
*Extra info, please contact info@shieldperformance.ca

U14 – U13

April – June

4x Weekly
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Friday
Gym Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm

July – August

4x Weekly
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Friday
Ice Time: 2:45pm – 4:00pm
Gym Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
*Extra info, please contact info@shieldperformance.ca

Offseason Schedule

U12 – U10

April – June
2x Weekly Gym
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays
Gym Time: 6:30pm & 9:30am (Saturdays)
May – June
2x Weekly Gym
1x Weekly Ice SHIELD Development League
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
Ice Time: 5:40pm (Thursdays)
Gym Time: 6:30pm & 9:30am (Saturdays)
July – August
2x Weekly Gym
2x Weekly Ice (SDL + Skill Session)
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
Ice Time: 5:15pm (Tuesdays), and 5:40pm (Thursdays)
Gym Time: 6:30pm & 9:30am (Saturdays)
*Extra info, please contact info@shieldperformance.ca

U9 – U8

April – June
2-3x Weekly Gym
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
and Saturdays (Mornings)

Gym Time: 6:30pm & 9:30am (Saturdays)
May – June
2-3x Weekly Gym
1x Weekly Ice SHIELD Development League
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (Mornings)
Ice Time: 4:30pm (Thursdays)
Gym Time: 6:30pm & 9:30am (Saturdays)
July – August
2-3x Weekly Gym
2x Weekly Ice (SDL + Skill Session)
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
and Saturdays

Ice Time: 5:15pm (Mondays) & 4:30pm (Thursdays)
Gym Time: 6:30pm & 9:30am (Saturdays)
*Extra info, please contact info@shieldperformance.ca

Offseason Schedule

U12 – U10

April – June

2-3x Weekly Gym
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays (Mornings)
Gym Time: 6:30pm and 9:30am (Saturdays)

May – June

2-3x Weekly Gym
1x Weekly Ice SHIELD Development League
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
Ice Time: 5:40pm (Thursdays)
Gym Time: 6:30pm and 9:30am (Saturdays)

July – August

2-3x Weekly Gym
2x Weekly Ice (SDL + Skill Session)
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
Ice Time: 5:15pm (Tuesdays), and 5:40pm (Thursdays)
Gym Time: 6:30pm and 9:30am (Saturdays)
*Extra info, please contact info@shieldperformance.ca

U9 – U8

April – June

2-3x Weekly Gym
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
and Saturdays

Gym Time: 6:30pm and 9:30am (Saturdays)

May – June

2-3x Weekly Gym
1x Weekly Ice SHIELD Development League
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
Ice Time: 4:30pm (Thursdays)
Gym Time: 6:30pm and 9:30am (Saturdays)

July – August

2-3x Weekly Gym
2x Weekly Ice (SDL + Skill Session)
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
Ice Time: 5:15pm (Mondays), and 4:30pm (Thursdays)
Gym Time: 6:30pm and 9:30am (Saturdays)
*Extra info, please contact info@shieldperformance.ca

Frequently Asked Questions

 

We are pleased to announce the Hockey Mastery Off-Season 2024 Program! We’ve shared some of our most frequently asked questions to help you out. If you still have further questions please email us at info@shieldperformance.ca.
Due to high demand of our Hockey Mastery program, we have limited spots available. We do not offer the option to pro-rate the program cost. We appreciate you being part of the SHIELD community, so we are prioritizing registration.

When does the off-season start?

Our official start date is April 29th, 2024. However, like in past years, there are multiple start dates to accommodate when players return home or finish their season. 

How are the groups made?

Athletes will be placed in groups based on their age and their strength levels. Please note we sometimes have more than one group of the same age and strength levels. 

How many athletes are in each group?

Groups will not exceed 16 participants. 

What is the ratio of participants to coaches?

In the gym, we keep a ratio of 1-6 participants to 1 coach. 

What age does the Off Season program begin at?

Our Off Season program is for players going into U8 and up. 

Are you required to participate in both on and off-ice training?

Yes, due to the capacity of our program, we require participation in both on and off-ice training. If you wish to only participate in one portion your spot is not guaranteed. The one exception is goalies.

Who are the on-ice instructors?

Will be announced shortly, all our on-ice specialists work with NHL, PWHL, OHL, and Jr players and work with significant organizations in hockey. 

How are the on-ice sessions broken up?

Each ice session per week will have a different focus, ie. Monday Skill acquisition, Tuesday tactical gameplay, etc.

Is an on-ice session scheduled with an off-ice session?

For the most part, an off-ice session will be scheduled either before or after an on-ice session. 

What does the schedule look like?

For participants still in school in May and June, sessions will be during after-school hours. For participants not in school, there will be sessions in the morning and afternoon. During July and August, the majority of sessions will be all day. 

Does the program run on weekends?

Only for U8-U12 players.  

What is the payment structure?

  • To secure your spot, we require a 50% deposit based on the total cost. 
  • The second installment is due 30 days after the initial deposit or before the program begins. 
  • If you have multiple family members participating, we can arrange a customized payment plan. Feel free to reach out to us for further details.

What payment methods do you accept?

Payment can be made by e-transfer to accouting@shieldperformance.ca (please include the participant’s name and invoice #) or by credit card (there is an administration fee of 2.5%). We do not accept cheques or cash.

What happens if the player is injured?

The advantage to having all our services under one roof is that our therapy staff can work directly with our strength coaches so that the proper movements are being performed in the gym. The SHIELD team must be made aware of any injuries before starting the program. If a player is injured and it is inhibiting participation we will contact the player and/or parent to set up an assessment with our therapy staff.

How do I secure my spot?

Email info@shieldperformance.ca confirming your interest in the off-season program will send you a link to our waiver form that needs to be filled out. Please note that the spot is not secured until a 50% deposit is received.