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ELEVATE YOUR GAME

3 vs 3 + 4 vs 4 Development League

INTRODUCING THE DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE

UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL

FAST-PACED
GAMEPLAY AND EXPERT COACHING TO ELEVATE YOUR GAME

Get ready for an unparalleled hockey experience with the SHIELD 3-on-3 and 4-on-4 Development League—a premier development program designed to elevate young athletes’ skills, decision-making, and overall game sense. This league combines fast-paced, high-energy gameplay with expert skill development and coaching to help players unlock their full potential in a competitive, growth-focused environment.

Push Your Game Beyond Limits

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

HIGH-INTENSITY TRAINING FOR ELITE HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT

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This league is built around developing transferable skills. We start each session with skill and skating, then apply them immediately in competitive gameplay.

Each session features:

  • 30 minutes of focused skill development: Skating + skills efficiency, puck control, decision-making, and small-area compete

  • 30-40 minutes of high-tempo 3-on-3 or 4-on-4 gameplay: Applying new skills under pressure in fast-paced gameplay

SDL demands a faster pace of play, better spacing, and constant engagement — helping players confidently transfer skill work to full-ice play.

Engineered for Elite Growth

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SKILL-DRIVEN
DEVELOPMENT

Each session is designed to maximize player growth and game readiness.

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30 MINUTES OF PRECISION
SKILL ACTIVATION

Focused drills targeting offensive, defensive, and hockey IQ mastery.

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30-40 MINUTES OF FULL-THROTTLE
GAMEPLAY

Simulates real-game intensity, blending practice with competitive scenarios.

MORE PUCK TOUCHES, FASTER DECISIONS, AND STRONGER TEAM CHEMISTRY

What Makes this Format Special

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30 minutes of focused skill development

  • 30 minutes of competitive 3-on-3 or  4-on-4 play (depending on age groups)

  • Designed to enhance individual skills and immediately translate them into game situations

  • Emphasis on pace, decision-making, puck touches, and compete level

Open to driven male and female athletes looking to sharpen their skills, elevate their hockey IQ, and apply their development directly to how the game is played.

CURRENT Sessions

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Boys 4 on 4 Development League
AA/AAA
May 5 to August 11

15 SESSIONS

boys 4-on-4

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Girls 4 on 4 Development League
BB/A/AA
May 4 to August 10

13 SESSIONS
No sessions May 18 and August 3 (Holidays)

Sessions led by former PWHL player Victoria Bach

girls 4-on-4

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Take Your Game Further

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