March Break Camp | 2018-2015 AA/AAA

High-Performance Hockey Development Camp

March 16th - 20th

Nitro Hockey’s March Break Camp for 2018–2015 players delivers a complete development week that blends high-level technical skating, early puck control, athletic movement, and competitive game play. Every session is coached by former NHL players and elite development coaches who understand how to build proper mechanics at the youngest ages.

• 1.5 hours of daily on-ice training

• 1 hour 15 minutes of athletic development training

• Hands-on instruction and corrections

• Daily structured progression

• Skill-building games and challenges

This week is built around a technical progression that reinforces proper skating mechanics, movement efficiency, confidence, and coordination. Each day layers new skills onto the previous one so players finish the week faster, more balanced, and more comfortable with the puck.

DAY 1 – Skating Mechanics, Edges, Balance, Powerskating + Games
Establishing clean stride patterns, blade awareness, posture, and foundational edge work.

DAY 2 – Backwards Skating, Crossovers, Transitions + Games
Building backward stride efficiency, strong crossover mechanics, agile pivoting, and smooth directional changes.

DAY 3 – Skating With The Puck + Games
Teaching control, touch, rhythm, and confidence while moving. Introducing puck handling at speed with proper body alignment.

DAY 4 – Starts, Stops, Races With Puck, Passing, Shooting + Games
Explosiveness, acceleration, change of speed, stopping mechanics, passing form, and shooting technique.

DAY 5 – All Games
A full competition day reinforcing movement patterns through races, relays, small-area games, teamwork, and fun challenges.

Athletic Development Training

Led by Anthony McGregor – Former Olympian
Plyometrics
Acceleration and sprint mechanics
Foundational strength and movement patterns
Reaction and agility work
Balance, coordination, and athletic confidence

Coaching Staff

Head Coach Mikhail Grabovski – Former NHL
Assistant Coach Nikolai Kulemin – Former NHL
Assistant Coach Ilya Spektor – Elite Youth Development Coach
Assistant Coach Dimitri Abramov – Elite Youth Development Coach
Athletic Development Coach Anthony McGregor – Former Olympian

Pricing

Early Bird Rate: $695 *book by Feb 1st
Regular Rate: $795
Daily Drop-In: $175 Ice + Off Ice or $150 Ice Only (if space allows, priority to full week registration - email nitrohky@gmail.com for availability)

LOCATION & DAILY SCHEDULE

Pickering College
16945 Bayview Avenue
Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 4X2

Beautiful private school campus with high-quality athletic facilities.

Drop-Off: 12:00 PM
Pick-Up: Between 4:30–5:00 PM

Early Drop-Off Option (Weekly Add-On)

Early Drop-Off is a fun way for players to start their day before on-ice training begins. Starting at 10:15 AM, players will head to the basketball court where Nitro coaches run a rotating mix of fun games, team challenges, and light competitions throughout the week.

Early Drop-Off is offered as a weekly add-on for $195 ($39/day) and includes 1.5 hours of supervised programming each day. Spots are limited.

To secure Early Drop-Off for your player, please email nitrohky@gmail.com.

4 Day Camp Option

For players participating in the KSL Championships March 20th-22nd we are offering 4 day registration Monday-Thursday for $650 please email nitrohky@gmail.comto reserve.

Additional Information

Please ensure players arrive each day with full hockey equipment, off-ice clothing, training shoes, a water bottle, and a packed lunch.

Refund Policy
Full credit toward future Nitro programming is available if cancellation is made at least 14 days prior to the start date. With prior approval from Nitro Hockey, a different player may be substituted in the event of a last-minute illness or injury.