FULL
Spring Mini 2026
**Both groups are now full**
Ages: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 Born (newer 2016 players may also join)
Skill Level: Beginners, Rec, HL players. 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: Komoka Arena (1 Tunks Ln, Middlesex Centre, ON)
What:
Older Group:
• 2018–2016 Birth Years
• FULL, sorry!
Team only practice: Tuesday April 7th or Thursday April 16th @ 5:00
Full group practices: Friday April 17th @ 6:15, Thursday April 23rd @ 6:00
Game night: Friday April 24th @ 5:15
Younger Group:
• 2020–2019 Birth Years
• FULL, sorry!
Practice on Friday April 17th @ 5:15. Game night on Thursday April 23rd @ 5:00.
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.
This is not a high-intensity skill development program. Instead, 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!
How We Coach
Each session is led by a team of trained coaches and helpers. We prioritize including female coaches so the girls have positive role models both on and off the ice.
Our programming is shaped by more than a decade of experience in athletic development, along with ongoing research into child psychology, skill development, and how young athletes learn best.
Everything we do is built around two core principles:
Engagement – Creating an environment where kids want to be on the ice
Competence – Helping players experience real success so they build confidence, feel proud of their progress, and become excited to take on 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: