Skill Development Programs
Morgantown Hockey Association offers several Skill Development programs to help players develop their hockey skills. This includes, but is not limited to: power skating, edge work, body mechanics, stick handling, passing, competitive contact, positions, etc.
For the 2025-26 season, Tyler Kennedy Hockey will be providing power skating session twice a month for level 2 and 3, focusing on skating, edgework, balance body control, and more.
Skill Development Programs
Level 1 - For our beginning players just starting out- prior skating experience is required (learn to skate, learn to play, or Little Penguins). This program focuses on skating fundamentals and beginning hockey skills such as stick handling, puck control, and passing.
Level 2 - For our intermediate level players who already have some hockey experience. This program focuses on intermediate level skating and hockey skills such as crossovers, positions, and shooting. (Required for our 8U teams)
Level 3 - For our more advanced level players who have higher level hockey skills. This program focuses on advanced skating and hockey skills such as edgework, systems, and competitive contact. (Required for our 10U players and optionally available for 12U and Girls team players).
Registration Fees
Level 1: $350/season, 2 hours/week (1 hour/day)
Level 2: $375season, 2 hours/week (1 hour/day)
Level 3: $250/season, 1 hour/week.
BEFORE YOU REGISTER, please note:
- Players registered for the 8U travel team should register for level 2 skill development.
- Players registered for the 10U travel team should register for level 3 skill development.
- Players registering for 12U travel, or 12U Girls teams have the option to register for level 3 skill development.
Ages
Players usually start in our Learn to Play program between the ages of 3-10, but it is never to late to start learning! After that, the progression is based on skill level rather than ages.
When
Our Learn to Play program is usually held in September, and then our Skill Development programs begin in October and run through mid-February.
For the 2025-26 season, the program will start on Monday, September 29th.
Level 1 Mondays at 5 pm, Saturdays at 7:30 am
Level 2 Mondays at 6 pm, Wednesdays at 5 pm
Level 3 Mondays at 7:10 pm
Extra Costs
For those that are starting out, equipment can be rented for the season for $50. This allows your child to start playing at a low cost before committing to purchasing all the equipment.
2025-2026
We offer several Skill Development programs to help our players develop their on ice skills.
Please note, you will need your 2025-2026 USA Hockey number to be able to register your player. Please visit https://membership.usahockey.com/ to sign up.
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