Coming Soon
Fall/Winter Season 2026
Registration will open in July!
Ages: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 Born
Skill Level: All skill levels accepted. Players will be grouped by experience to ensure a fun, appropriate challenge for everyone. No prior hockey experience is required, but players must be able to skate independently, glide, turn, and attempt stops without assistance.
Location: TBD
Dates: TBD
Ice Times: TBD
Cost: TBD (roughly $20 per week)
What:
Ice Puffins Fall/Winter Hockey is built to help girls develop skills, confidence, and a love for the game in a fun, supportive environment.
Throughout the season, players will take part in weekly on-ice sessions focused on skating, puck-handling, movement, teamwork, and age-appropriate hockey skills. Each session includes playful skill-building activities, creative challenges, and some form of game play so the girls are learning while staying active, engaged, and excited to come back.
Every few weeks, we’ll also run a Festival Game Day, where players get to experience the fun of an intrasquad hockey game. These game days are often a season highlight and may include extras like pre-game sign-making, a team music walkout, photo booth moments, and more.
For older groups, Festival Game Days will also include referees and scorekeeping to give the girls a game-like experience while still keeping the focus on fun, confidence, and development.
The goal is simple: help girls build real hockey skills, feel proud of their progress, and create positive memories on the ice.
Who is Ice Puffins For?
Ice Puffins is for girls who can skate independently and are excited to play hockey—whether they’re brand new to the sport or already have some experience. Players will be grouped based on skill level to ensure a fun and supportive environment for everyone.
Ice Puffins is all about fun, creativity, and fostering a love for the game through engaging games, skill-building activities, and hockey play in a low-pressure setting. Our focus is on confidence, friendships, and enjoyment on the ice!
Each session is run by Coach Kevin, alongside a team of trained helper coaches. We prioritize including female coaches to give girls positive role models on and off the ice.
Coach Kevin has spent over a decade in athletic development. In recent years, that work has taken a more deliberate turn, diving into child psychology and youth athletic development research to better understand what actually helps young players grow.
That approach is built around two core principles:
Engagement – Creating an environment where kids want to be on the ice
Competence – Building confidence through real success, so players feel proud of their progress and excited to try new challenges
That’s why our sessions include a mix of guided skill development, games-based learning, and intentional free play. The goal is to help girls build real hockey skills, grow their confidence, make new friends, and leave the rink excited to come back.
What To Expect
With a "fun first" approach to hockey, we aim to ignite a love for the game while building the kids' self-confidence.
The Ice Puffins Way: