Kraken Weekly Clinics
Looking for extra ice time to kick-start your development? Our coaches will help you build and improve with a wide variety of program options. Power-skating, skill development series for both co-ed and girls-only, as well as a session for those in a more competitive environment. Our programs will be led by resident Kraken coaches. These sessions will be offered for players born between 2008-2017. We can’t wait to see you on the ice at Kraken Community Iceplex this season!
If you have any questions are are not sure if your player qualifies for a series, please contact Jr Kraken Staff.
2022-23 Winter/Spring Schedule
Session 4: April 17th - June 17th
- Registration opens February 15th
- No classes May 23rd - May 29th
Grassroots Power-skating
This program is designed to refine and enhance hockey skating with our resident Kraken coaches. It will continue to add to the skills players were working on when they graduated Learn to Skate. We believe that skating is the most important fundamental skill to play this game. This program will focus on enhancing a player’s ability to control their edges, work on balance, and increase stride efficiency to succeed in game-like scenarios with and without the puck.
6-16 years old
Player must currently be in a Learn to Play, Sea-League or Jr Squid class in order to participate.
Mondays @ 5:35 pm - Smartsheet Rink
Each series is 8 classes.
All classes are 45 minutes in length.
Full hockey gear and stick are required for the class.
- Helmet with cage
- Jersey
- Gloves, elbow pads, shoulder pads, shin pads, jock/jill, hockey pants
- Hockey stick
- Hockey skates
$240
Birth Years: 2006-2016
This series is programmed for players who have played in the MHL (or similar league) this past year.
Jr Squid and Sea-League players should check with Kraken coaches prior to registering.
Please see Spring Programming for similar class.
Full hockey gear is required for the class.
- Helmet with cage
- Jersey
- Gloves, elbow pads, shoulder pads, shin pads, jock/jill, hockey pants
- Hockey stick
- Hockey skates
$240
Skill Development Series, Co-Ed
This class is designed for recreational level ice hockey players who want to improve their overall skills and understanding of the game. The sessions will cover a variety of fundamental skills including skating, passing, shooting, and stick-handling. Players should expect a fun but challenging practice!
Discontinued during Spring/Summer. Please see Spring Programming for similar class.
Skill Development Series, Select
This program is designed for players committed to enhancing their fundamentals in a fast-paced environment. Players will be exposed to various individual skills coupled with decision making and small-sided games.
Discontinued during Spring/Summer. Please see Spring Programming for similar class.
Birth Years: 2008-2013
Participated on a Select level team in the most recent season.
Please contact Jr Kraken staff if you have questions regarding eligibility for this program.
Please see Spring Programming for similar class.
Full hockey gear is required for the class.
- Helmet with cage
- Jersey
- Gloves, elbow pads, shoulder pads, shin pads, jock/jill, hockey pants
- Hockey stick
- Hockey skates
$320
Birth Years: 2006-2016
This series is programmed for players who have played in the MHL (or similar/higher league) this past year.
Jr Squid and Sea-League players should check with Kraken coaches prior to registering.
Thursday at 6:00 am
The number of classes in a session will depend on the number of Thursday's in that month.
Full hockey gear is required for the class.
- Helmet with cage
- Jersey
- Gloves, elbow pads, shoulder pads, shin pads, jock/jill, hockey pants
- Hockey stick
- Hockey skates
$30 per class
Skill Development Series, Morning
Rise and Shine! This morning class is designed for select and recreational level ice hockey players who want to improve their overall skills and understanding of the game. The sessions will cover a variety of fundamental skills including skating, passing, shooting, and stick-handling.
Kraken Stickhandling and Dryland
This class is designed to improve stickhandling skills and overall athletic performance.
One half of each class will be dedicated to stickhandling drills to help players increase their hand-eye coordination and overall control of the puck. The second half of each class will focus on dry-land training, which includes a combination of strength and conditioning exercises to enhance the players' speed, agility, and overall athleticism.
13 year olds and up
12 year olds and below
8U-18U
Wednesday's @ 4:45 pm - Multi-Purpose room
Each series is a month long.
All classes are 60 minutes in length.
Each player should bring their own hockey stick, gloves and comfortable athletic clothing and footwear. All other equipment, including pucks, will be provided.
$60 (4 sessions)
Goalie Clinics
Whether you are young or old, just starting or a seasoned goalie, we have a goalie class for you. Join us Sundays to learn how to better stop the puck!
- Grassroots Goalie Class - This series focuses on goalie skills and fundamentals with an emphasis on edge-work and play reading.
- Goalie Development Class - This series focuses on goalie skills and fundamentals with an emphasis on edge-work and competitive fun.
- Adult Goalie Development - This series focuses on goalie skills and fundamentals with an emphasis on efficient movement and save techniques.
Our next series begins May 14th, 2023. Register below!
For more information on goalie programming contact Youth Hockey Staff.
Grassroots Goalie
Try goalie in a safe and fun environment. This series focuses on goalie skills and fundamentals with an emphasis on edge-work and play reading.
Jr Squid, 8U and Sea-League players interested in playing goalie
Players must have completed a Learn to Play program and bring their own player gear to class.
All classes are drop-in based.
Sundays at 2:25 pm & 2:55 pm
30 minute sessions
Goalies must come in full skater gear. Quick change pads will be provided.
$20 per class
Goalie Development Series
This series focuses on goalie skills and fundamentals with an emphasis on edge-work and competitive fun.
9-18 year olds
Players must provide their own goalie equipment.
All classes are drop-in based.
Sundays at 3:30pm
60 minute sessions
Goalies are expected to provide their own goalie gear. No 8U quick change gear.
$50 per class
