East Central Hockey Development

Welcome to East Central Hockey School

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

1 SHOWCASE GAME

2 SPECIALIZED OFFENSIVE & DEFENSIVE INSTRUCTION

CAMP JERSEY AND PERFORMACE T-SHIRT

3 OFF ICE CONDITIONING SESSIONS

12 OFF ICE ACTIVITIES

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

5 LUNCHES & DAILY FRUIT AND SNACKS

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

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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.

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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

HOCKEY SCHOOL STARTS

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HOCKEY SCHOOL CAMPERS

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3ON3 TOURNAMENT STARTS

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FOLLOWERS

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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.

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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.

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

              CONTACT INFO