The NHL/NHLPA First Shift

The NHL/NHLPA First Shift program is designed to ensure a positive experience for new-to-hockey families by offering a low-cost entry program to hockey.

The Goal

We believe in all hockey has to offer kids, their families and our communities. We designed the NHL/NHLPA FIRST SHIFT to facilitate entry into hockey by offering a program that is ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, SAFE, and most importantly, FUN! We cannot wait to help your kids fall in love with hockey.

The NHL/NHLPA First Shift Makes Hockey:

Affordable
Manageable (time commitment)
Safe
Fun!

Program Capacity

A Program Maximum Capacity: 45 participants, 10 on ice instructors
B Program Maximum Capacity: 30 participants, 7 on ice instructors

Hockey Canada On-Ice Curriculum:

Hockey Canada has created a fun curriculum that focuses on:

Small areas games and skills stations active
Wide variety of skating skills, puck handling, passing and shooting exercises
Discovering the sport through variety of basic motor movement patterns
Fun games to ensure participants enjoy a full range of hockey experiences
Praise and encouragement will serve as the foundation of the instructor’s approach to working with all participants.

Participant Registration Fee of $299 Includes: RTICIPANT REGISTRATION FEE OF $299 INCLUDES:

BAUER Equipment (Head-to-Toe)
Welcome Event
Equipment fitting demonstration
Expert fit session and equipment distribution

On-Ice Experience Including:

6 Weeks, 1 session/week, 1 hour on a consistent day and time
Focus on Fun and Learn to Play
Insurance for participants

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