East Central Hockey Development

Welcome to East Central Hockey School

Stettler, Alberta

Hosted exclusively at the Stettler Recreation Centre

East Central Hockey Development was founded in 2011 with our hockey school that has now served over 2100+ participants in our first 13 years. We are a committed group of individuals with a huge passion for the development of hockey players, people, and athletes in general. We will continue to cover all the fundamentals in skill development and power-skating with professional instruction.

We also host a 3 on 3 weekend tournament for both males and females (ages 9+). Players will get to have fun and compete in full ice games.

OUR 5 DAY HOCKEY SCHOOL

East Central Hockey School – our mission is to create an environment where both female and male hockey players will have FUN while developing the FUNdamentals of the game, as well as LIFE SKILLS. “Work Hard, Have Fun, & Share the Passion”

9 ICE SESSIONS

3 of which are POWER-SKATING

3 OFF ICE CONDITIONING SESSIONS

1 SHOWCASE GAME

12 OFF ICE ACTIVITIES

LACROSSE, BALL HOCKEY, SWIMMING, SOCCER, MINI BASEBALL & TEAM BUILDING

2 SPECIALIZED OFFENSIVE & DEFENSIVE INSTRUCTION

5 LUNCHES & DAILY FRUIT AND SNACKS

CAMP JERSEY AND PERFORMACE T-SHIRT

A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

East Central Hockey School also offers

(not included in camp fee)

SHOOTING CLINICS

AGES 9-14

Focus on the proper techniques for all different types of shots.

Available to Day Camp Participants Only

CHECKING CLINIC

AGES 9-14

Teaches players the progression from angling to contact. We teach both the defensive side of checking and how to evade a check on the offensive side.

Available to Day Camp Participants Only

DEFENCE SPECIFIC CLINIC

AGES 9-14

Focus Includes:

Positional responsibility and game play awareness
Defensive concepts and strategies
Explosive skating, agility and lateral mobility
Puck management, passing and pass selection
Shooting techniques and shot selection

Available to Day Camp Participants Only

GET THE E.D.G.E

Excellence Demands Great Execution

OUR 3 DAY 3ON3 TOURNAMENT

The 3 on 3 tournament offers an opportunity for players to have fun and to compete on a full ice surface. This high tempo style of hockey will help all participants prepare for the upcoming winter hockey season.

Male and Female Divisions Available by Birth Year:

2007-2008 (Bantam), 2009-2010 (Pee Wee), 2011-2012 (Atom)

Individual or group registrations are welcome.

3 DAY 3ON3 TOURNAMENT

Male and Female Divisions Available by Birth Year

2007-2008 (Bantam)

2009-2010 (Pee Wee)

2011-2012 (Atom)

Individual or group registrations are welcome

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HOCKEY SCHOOL COUNTDOWN

HOCKEY SCHOOL CAMPERS

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The Better The Athlete, The More Complete the Player

In accordance with Hockey Canada, East Central Hockey Development places emphasis on the “Long Term Player Development” (LTPD) initiative, a strategy that promotes multi-sport and cross training to cultivate athleticism. “The Better The Athlete, The More Complete the Player.”

Female Hockey Camper

Goaltending

Hockey School Campers

Head Instructors

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TRAINING THE MIND AND BODY

To be a better athlete, you need to address all the components that make up a successful athletic performance - mental as well as physical. East Central Hockey Development has built this section "Mind and Body" to help guide you in training and preparing for your next competition.

NUTRITION

OFF ICE CONDITIONING

COACHING TIPS

OUR SUPER TEAM

MEET OUR HEAD INSTRUCTORS

Jason Hegberg

Owner/Head Instructor

WHL – Lethbridge Hurricanes
ECHL – Victoria Salmon Kings
CIS – University of New Brunswick
AJHL – Drumheller Dragons, Asst. Coach

Rob Hegberg

Head Instructor

WHL – Swift Current Broncos
WHL – Prince Albert Raiders
WHL – Moose Jaw Warriors
WHL – Edmonton Ice
CIS – University of New Brunswick
AJHL – Drumheller Dragons, Head Coach

Luc Theoret

Head Instructor

NHL – Buffalo Sabres Draft Pick
WHL – Lethbridge Hurricanes
WHL – Portland Winter Hawks
ECHL – South Carolina Stingrays
AHL – Rochester Americans
WHL – Lethbridge Hurricanes, Asst. Coach

Doug Blaney

Power-skating Instructor

40 Years plus in Power-skating instruction
AJHL – Drumheller Dragons, GM

Ashley Grantham

Power-skating Instructor

NCCP – National Coaching Certified Program
AJHL – Power-skating Development Coach
Zumba – Fitness Instructor

Brent Kranzler

Instructor

Team Alberta-2018 Winter Games – Head Coach
Team Alberta-2017 Prospect Cup Champions – Asst. Coach
Team Alberta- 2016 Winter Games – Assistant Coach
HJHL-Stettler Lightning and Okotoks Bisons

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTORS

Len Hoac
Glen Morbeck
Curtis Lansing
Greg Risler
Clint Riggins
Trevor Speakman
Mike Kuefler
Ryan Robbins
Jared Potter

ON ICE ASSISTANTS

Daylan Kuefler
Sidney Kelndorfer
Rebecca Bridge
Justin Fournier
JJ Fournier
Marcus Laisnez
Reece Kranzler
Andrew Chapman
Landon Kelndorfer

OFF ICE CONDITIONING INSTRUCTORS

CJ Oprea – CrossFit Instructor
Andrea DeYoung – Yoga Instructor

OUR SUPPORT TEAM

Sheri Morbeck
Lynda Leslie
Kim Smyth – Lacrosse Instructor
Rena Hogg – Social Media Director

TESTIMONIALS

Best hockey camp ever!!

Brad

This hockey school was the most organized we have been too. Kids loved every minute and we are definitely going back.

Gwen

My daughter Claire had so much fun, she told me she wished hockey school was all year around.

Judy

My nephew went to ECHS last week and he absolutely loved the camp. He can't stop wearing his jersey!! Thank you for such an awesome week.

Linda

Never been to a hockey school with such a large number of instructors on the ice all the time. Great week ECHS!!!

Allison