What is the SHIELD DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE?
The SHIELD Development League is an exceptional program designed to help young hockey players in our region hone their skills. It involves 4-on-4 games and weekly technical skill sessions. The SDL focuses highly on creating an advanced and captivating development platform with on-ice specialists who develop players from NHL, PWHL, NCAA, and OHL levels. Additionally, special guest coaches and OHL Scouts are powering the program. Weekly video education is also sent to your emails. This unparalleled off-season development experience is a must-have for all minor hockey players. It provides an excellent opportunity to develop with some of the best coaches in the game and master the art of hockey while understanding the pathway on what’s to come.
The Focus
4 on 4 Full Ice
Skill activation before game Play
Professional level coaching
30 to 40 minute skill activation
30 to 40 minute game play
Trusted By Shield Athletes
Owen Power – Buffalo Sabres, NHL; 2021 NHL First Overall Draft Pick, NHL All-Rookie .
Arber Xhekaj – Montreal Canadiens, NHL.
Carter Verhaeghe – Florida Panthers, NHL; Stanley Cup Champion (2020 with Tampa Bay Lightning).
Shane Wright – Seattle Kraken, NHL; 2022 Fourth Overall Draft Pick.
Nico Daws – New Jersey Devils, NHL; Goalie, former OHL standout.
Logan Morrison – Coachella Valley, AHL; OHL Champion (2023 with Hamilton Bulldogs .
Ethan Del Mastro – Rockford IceHogs, AHL; Silver Medalist at 2023 IIHF World Juniors.
Michael Hage – Michigan Wolverines, 1st round Draft to Montreal Canadians.
Florian Xhekaj – Laval Rocket, Montreal Canadians Draft Pic.
Francesco Pinelli – Los Angeles Kings, NHL (prospect); Captain of the Kitchener Rangers, OHL; 2023 OHL First Team All-Star.
Luca Pinelli – Columbus Blue Jackets (Prospect) Ottawa 67’s Captain, OHL; 2023 OHL Second Team All-Rookie selection
Ryan McGregor – Tucson Roadrunners AHL ; Former OHL Captain with the Sarnia Sting.
Josh Jooris – Former NHL forward; now playing in Swiss National League.
Emma Maltais – Team Canada, PWHL; Olympic Gold Medalist (2022).
Sarah Nurse – Team Canada, PWHL; Olympic Gold Medalist (2022), record holder for points in a single Olympic women’s hockey tournament.
Renata Fast – Team Canada, PWHL; Olympic Gold Medalist (2022), Clarkson Cup Champion.
Blayre Turnbull – Team Canada, PWHL; Olympic Gold Medalist (2022).
Victoria Bach – Team Canada, PWHL; Scoring leader at the 2017 IIHF U22 Women’s Nations Cup.
Maggie Connors – PWHL , NCAA; Ivy League Rookie of the Year (2019)
Jessie Compher – Jessie Compher – Team USA, PWHL; Olympic Silver Medalist (2022), World Championship Gold Medalist (2019, 2023).