Selects Hockey Camp Mission:

• COACHING: It is our intent to provide the best coaching available to our camp participants. Players will learn from NHL, Major Junior, & NCAA level coaches for the entire week. We do not bring in “guest” coaches but rather TOP level professionals who work with our players all week. Our instructors show tremendous dedication and a passion for teaching top hockey players. Their attitude, preparation and personal involvement with each player sets our camp apart from others.
• IN-DEPTH & Positive Learning Environment: Each day, players will practice, play a full game, have a lecture, review film, workout off-ice, etc. Players are constantly LEARNING at our camp. We tell our players that they will get out of it what they put into it. Players will also receive a 1-on-1 review with an instructor in which players are expected to come prepared with questions in addition to hearing the camp instructors’ analysis of the players abilities.
• COMPETITION: Players are pushed to perform and excel just as they would in Major Junior, College, or Professional hockey. Our intent is to develop the competitive mindset of the player and prepare them for these higher levels. Applicants are screened to ensure the highest possible level of competition.
• COUNSELORS: Many of our counselors are Selects Hockey Alumni who are current NHL draft picks, Major Junior or NCAA players, etc. A great amount of emphasis is used in choosing our counselors, their significance as role models to these young players is paramount. They serve as a "real life" example of what is needed to succeed at higher levels and participants benefit by forging lasting relationships with them.

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CAMP TESTIMONIALS

"Not only is the level of hockey here better than any camp I've participated in, but the coaching staff at the Selects Hockey Camp is world class. You have the best of every level coaching at one camp; NHL coaches and scouts, NCAA coaches, Major Junior coaches, and even instructors from Sweden, Finland and Russia! Through participating as a student and now working as a counselor, I've learned more about what it takes to succeed at higher levels at the Selects Hockey camp than at any other camp I've attended. Personally, I've never seen a week-long hockey camp give better direction to young kids on how to pursue a successful hockey career. I know they have helped me get to where I am. "

Elite Camp Instructors:

Below is a list of coaches who participated in our Selects Hockey camp over the past few years:

Selects Hockey does not expect to drastically develop a player’s skills in a matter on one week. However, we focus on developing the thought process of a player through practice, film, lectures, competition, workouts, and interaction with our experienced instructors. Players leave our camp with an attention to detail and mental focus that will help push them to new heights in their winter season.

Camp Includes:

» Lodging in University of Buffalo Dorms
» 5 on-ice sessions (1.25 hours each)
» 6 classroom sessions (lecture & video)
» Individual feedback meeting with coaches (1 on 1)
» 2 off-ice sessions with Strength and Conditioning Coach
» 2 off-ice stickhandling session with Russian Skills Coach

» 4 full scrimmage games (3 - 20 min periods per game)
» 3 unlimited meals per day
» Team Building Exercises & Fun Activities
» Selects Hockey Camp Shirt

Transportation:

Airport pick up and drop off service is available from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport to the University of Buffalo Campus and return at the end of camp.  There is a $25 fee each way for this service.  Flight itineraries must be provided to Krista Peck at least 3 weeks prior to the camp to utilize service.  Krista's contact information will be provided upon registration and payment of fee.

University of Buffalo - Ellicot Complex Dorms

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What They are Saying:

"The best hockey camp I've ever been to. The on-ice and off-ice skill development enhanced my level of play. The coaching staff, which consisted of some of the best coaches from around the world, each brought their own perspective of how I should play the game and what to improve on."

Ryan Grimshaw ('90)- University Harvard