FULL
Summer 2026
**Both groups are now full. Join our email list to get updates on our next session.**
Ages: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 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)
Dates: Fridays, June 26 to August 14 (8 weeks)
Ice Times:
Younger Group (Born 2019-2021): 5:00 PM (FULL, sorry!)
Older Group (Born 2016-2018): 6:00 PM (FULL, sorry!)
*July 10 & 17 have adjusted start times 4:15/5:15 and 6:00/7:00
Cost: $160
What:
Ice Puffins Summer Hockey is built to help girls develop skills, confidence, and a love for the game in a fun, supportive environment.
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.
Younger Group: Skill-building session that incorporates modified age-appropriate hockey games. Every few weeks, we will do a special Game Day - skill development followed by a half-ice game with a referee.
Older Group: ~25-minute skill-building session, followed by a full-ice game. Every few weeks, we will do a Game Day - a full game with a referee.
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: