There are limited spots available for this program. Spots available on our website are updated manually and may not reflect the actual number of spots available. Actual spots available can be viewed on the "Participant Fees" step in the registration process.
If the program is full please email programs@tuckerhockey.com if you would like to be added to the wait list.
Adult Specialty Skills
8 Sessions
Thursdays
April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & June 5, 2025
9:00 to 10:00 PM
Henry Viney Arena Arena
Registration Deadline is NOON on MONDAY APRIL 11, 2025!!
This Adult Specialty Skills Program consists of 8 hockey development sessions.
The program focuses on 3 specific skill development components.
- Creative Puck Control - First 3 Sessions
- Strategic Shooting - Next 3 Sessions
- Backward Skating & Defensive Tactics / Evasive Skating - Last 2 Sessions
Creative Puck Control Program - First 3 Sessions
Our puck control program philosophy focuses on:- Control
- Confidence
- Creativity and
- Speed with the Puck
- Stationary and moving puck control many variations including: deking and toe drags,
- Evasive skating / puck control
- Puck control progressions with teaching aids including:
- Puck protection / keep-away drills
- Handling the puck under pressure / game situations
Ideally suited for but not restricted to:
- Adult recreational hockey players of all ages who wish to advance their puck control skills.
Perquisite:
- It’s a ‘you and the drill’ - individual hockey development philosophy.
Note:
- The on ice curriculum may vary - depending on the overall group’s skill level. Therefore, some of the more basic drills may be repeated or more advanced drills incorporated / accelerated to maximize overall players’ development.
- Excellent player to instructor ratio - 5 to 1.
Strategic Shooting Program - Next 3 Sessions
Our shooting program philosophy focuses on teaching progressions of:- Proper mechanics / technique
- Accuracy
- Quick releases
- Power
- Shooting under pressure / game situation
- Wrist shots
- Snap shots
- Back hand shots
- Slap shots
- 1 - timers
Ideally suited for but not restricted to:
- Adult recreational hockey players of all ages who wish to advance their shooting skills.
Perquisite:
- It’s a ‘you and the drill’ - individual hockey development philosophy.
Note:
- The on ice curriculum may vary - depending on the overall group’s skill level. Therefore, some of the more basic drills may be repeated or more advanced drills incorporated / accelerated to maximize overall players’ development.
- Excellent player to instructor ratio - 5 to 1.
Backward Skating & Defensive Tactics / Evasive Skating Combo Program - Last 2 Sessions
This combo skills program will consist of a good mix of:- Backward skating
- Defensive tactics
- Evasive / tactical skating.
- Proper hockey stance
- Starting and stopping
- Edge control
- Striding
- Crossovers / cross-unders and
- Forward to backward and backward to forward pivots.
- D to D and breakout passing,
- Shooting from the point,
- Net play and active stick,
- Defensive positioning and angling,
- 1-on-1, 2-on-1 play and good gap control.
- Creating time and space away from checking opponents by changing direction (turning, stopping, pivoting, crossovers, 3 & 9’s and shifting gears) and protecting the puck / keep away.
- Short area games (1 vs. 1, 1 vs. 2 etc.) to simulate real game situations; improve confidence and defensive playing success.
Ideally suited for but not restricted to:
- Adult recreational hockey players of all ages who wish to advance their backward skating and play defenseman position better in a game.
Perquisite:
- It’s a ‘you and the drill’ - individual hockey development philosophy.
Note:
- The on ice curriculum may vary - depending on the overall group’s skill level. Therefore, some of the more basic drills may be repeated or more advanced drills incorporated / accelerated to maximize overall players’ development.
- Excellent player to instructor ratio - 5 to 1.
You can view our equipment requirements HERE.
Camp Details
Register NowSchedule: April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & June 5, 2025 - 9:00 to 10:00 PM
Skill Level: Individual Fundamentals
Camp Type: Adult
Camp Day: Thursday Nights
Arena: Henry Viney
Duration: 8 Session
Adult Camps
| Advanced Technical & Tactical Semi Private Program Winter 2026 – 8 sessions: Registration Cut Off – Wed Jan 21 @ NOON | Fridays; Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 27, Mar 6, 13, & 20, 2026 - 12:00 to 1:00 PM *no session Feb 20* |
| Technical Skills / Fundamentals Program Winter 2026 – 8 Sessions: Registration Cut Off – Thurs Jan 22 @ NOON | Sundays; Jan 25, Feb 1, 8, 22, Mar 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2026 - 9:45 to 10:45 PM *no session Feb 15* |
| *SOLD OUT* Technical Skills / Fundamentals Program – 8 sessions: Spring 2025: SOLD OUT! Email programs@tuckerhockey.com to be placed on the wait list | Wednesdays; Apr 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2025 - 9:00 to 10:00 PM |
| *LIMITED SPOTS* Adult Specialty Skills – 8 Sessions – Spring 2025 – Registration Cut off Monday April 14 @ MIDNIGHT | April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & June 5, 2025 - 9:00 to 10:00 PM |
| *LIMITED SPOTS* Technical Skills / Fundamentals Program – Summer 2025: Registration cut-off: Sat Aug 30 @ NOON | Tuesday Sept 2 to Friday Sept 5, 2025 - 9:00 to 10:00 PM |
| *SOLD OUT* Advanced Technical & Tactical Semi Private Program Fridays Noon Fall 2025: Registration Deadline – Wednesday October 22 @ NOON | Fridays: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec 5, & 12, 2025 - 12:00 to 1:00 PM |
| *LIMITED SPOTS* Technical Skills / Fundamentals Program Sundays PM Fall 2025 – 8 Sessions: Registration Deadline – Thursday Oct 23 @ NOON | Sundays; Oct 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec 7, & 14, 2025 - 9:30 to 10:30 PM |
