Skills training
What is skills training?
Skills training includes small group skates that incorporate drills that resemble game-like situations and a high level of competition. All of the work we do focuses on skills our players will use in a game, especially the little habits and details which help make a positive difference in games. A large group of our skates throughout the summer are going to be forward and defense specific where we work on each position's individual details. We emphasize forcing players to make decisions and learn to read plays. We do not use any sort of tools/obstacles on the ice as you will never find those in a game!
A typical practice will include 45-50 minutes of skill work and 10-15 minutes of small area games to get players to compete.
In 2026 we will have 3 Boys Groups.
Group 1: Players who played bantams during the 25/26 season. 2011 and 2012 Birth Years
Group 2: Players who played HS during the 25/26 season. 2008-2010 Birth Years
Group 3: Players who played Juniors during the 25/26 season. 2007 and older Birth Years
Skills skates are invite only*
When are skill skates?
Players will be able to skate in their respective groups in two separate sessions throughout the later half of 2025 and the start of 2026.
Session 2: Fall session
- Fall skates for the peewee/bantam group will take place in the first three weeks of September before association tryouts. Boys HS will take place throughout September and October. The fall program is a great opportunity for players to spend time on individual development, get a lot of puck touches, and play multiple small area games to get ready for their seasons. A maximum of 8 players will skate in each group and for more information on the schedule see the link below.
Session 3:Winter session
- The third session included is going to be a winter session during Christmas break. More information on this session will be added as the time for these skates approaches.
Where are these skates held?
All skates, both summer and fall sessions, will be held at the following arenas: Veterans arena in IGH, Doug Woog Arena in South St. Paul, and the Rosemount Ice Arena.
For more information regarding availability or pricing email bluegerhockeygroup@gmail.com