Junior Hockey Camps
Why train at Vancouver Hockey School?
Vancouver Hockey School’s outstanding reputation stems from its quality of instruction. Our team of professional coaches teach and coach players of all levels up to and including the NHL. As a junior program participant you will join over 50 NHL draft picks who have participated in the program. Most of whom have graduated and moved up to our NHL stream. You will benefit from the same training curriculum as notable NHL players such as Troy Stecher, Alex Edler, Morgan Rielly, and Sam Reinhart.
Junior Development Program
Junior Development Program is open to CSSHL U18, Major Midget, Junior hockey players. On-ice practices focus on power skating, puck skills, compete, and high tempo drills. This program compliments elite level players off-ice strength programs and combines both North America and European training and coaching philosophies. Over 50 NHL draft picks have skated in this program in the past 10 years. Goalies are present at all sessions.
Players must have completed 1 full season at the CCSHL Midget Prep, Major Midget, and or Junior level.
Program questions can be emailed to derekpopke@vancouverhockeyschool.com
Skating topics include:
- First step explosiveness
- Advanced edge work and turns
- Speed with the puck
- Stride length and power
Skills topics include:
- Special fakes
- Shot selection: wrist, snap, backhand
- Passing and puck protection
- Offensive tactics and dekes
Junior Schedule - Spring 2021
