Pure Hockey Development
Pure Defence
SHIELD’s Elite Defence Program
Pure Defence
Skill with structure. Confidence with the puck.
Our Pure Defence program develops modern defencemen who can move, handle, and create plays with purpose. Each session blends defensive skating mechanics with high-skill puck work so players defend strong and transition fast.
Program Highlights
What You’ll Build
Core On-Ice Focus
Backward and transition edge control
Skating through pivots and quick direction changes with the puck
First-touch execution and controlled breakouts
Shooting from the point with quick release, accuracy, and deception
Walking the blue line with confidence and mobility
Puck transfers, deception, and decision-making under pressure
How It Works
Session Structure
Technical block: Edge control, pivots, footwork with puck
Tactical block: Gap closes, recoveries, breakouts, blue-line walks
Transfer block: Game-speed reps under pressure and time constraints
Pure Defence + Pure Control
Who It’s For + What to Expect
Built for Modern Defenders
Ideal Participants
U11 to Junior defencemen who want better edges, reads, and exits
Forwards who play the point on power play and need blue-line confidence
Results You’ll Notice
Smoother pivots and faster transitions
Cleaner first touch and smarter exits
More confident blue-line play with deceptive shooting lanes
Current Sessions
Pure Hockey Development
February 12 - March 26 2026
Pure Defence
Ages: 10-12
tuesdays 5:15 PM
pure defence
Ages 13-16
tuesdays 4:15 PM
Take Your Game Further.
Train with purpose. Perform with confidence.
For questions or more information, contact us at info@shieldperformance.ca
or call 905-319-9659.