OUR PROGRAM

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The Leaside U22 Elite hockey program prides itself on preparing athletes for success in sport and in life.   Athletes who graduate from the program move on with a strong work ethic and an equally strong understanding of the great game of hockey. They leave ready compete and succeed at the next level.

 

Since the program’s inaugural 2013-14 season, it has graduated 80+ players to varsity hockey programs in Canada and the United States, with many competing for USPORT or NCAA championships. 

 

​The mission of the coaching staff is to create a positive environment in which players hone their foundational skills, learn advanced hockey tactics, and gain confidence.   Off the ice, coaches support players by creating pathways to their goals which, for many, includes competing for a varsity hockey team while pursuing a post-secondary education.

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The Leaside U22 Elite hockey program competes in the highest-level female minor hockey league in North America, the OWHA U22 Elite League. Members of the Leaside U22 Elite team get the benefit of:

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• Elite coaching committed to holistic development. 

• Newly renovated dedicated dressing room.

• Professional athletic therapist support provided by Alpha Health Services

• Off-ice physical training

• Goaltending training by Brad Fogal of The Goalie Training Institute - and a Hockey Canada Goalie Coach.

• Advising on how to effectively navigate the complex university hockey recruiting process

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