Spring Hockey 2023

Twin Rinks Hockey Programs have provided the highest level of coaching along with elite training for players of all ages and abilities for over 20 years. It’s Twin Rink’s mission to provide superior hockey instruction for motivated players who want to reach their full potential. Twin Rinks continues to set the standard of excellence in Hockey Development.

The Spring professional coaching staff features Chris Gragnano, John Miserendino, Corey Badeau, Seth Michelson, Victor Baryshevtsev, Devin Edgerton, Chris Furtak, Jordan Brickner, and more. Check out their bios here.

All participants must PRE-REGISTER online for hockey programming. Single Class pre-registration is available online for all clinics.

Total Skills Clinics Powered by THD

Weekly Skills training with Chris Gragnano. These high-paced skill clinics are designed for the motivated travel hockey player looking to up their level!

“Grags” Currently serves as the head coach of Mid-Fairfield’s ’06, 16U & 18U teams, assistant coach for the Gunnery boys Varsity team and skills coach for the New Jersey Devils. Clients of Total Hockey Development include hundreds of college, professional and NHL players. Don’t miss this opportunity to skate with one of the area’s most renowned coaches!

Mites & Squirts:
Tuesday & Thursday Practices | 4:00pm-5:00pm | March 21-June 8
* No Class 4/6 , 4/9

Peewees:
Tuesday & Thursday Practices | 5:10pm-6:10pm | March 21-June 8
Sunday 3v3 | 12:20pm-1:20pm | April 2-May 28
* No Class 4/6 , 4/9

Bantams:
Tuesday & Thursday Practices | 6:20pm-7:20pm | March 21-June 8
Sunday 3v3 | 12:20pm-1:20pm | April 2-May 28
* No Class 4/6, 4/9, 4/20

Prep Elite:
Sunday Practice | 1:30pm-2:30pm | April 2-May 281:30pm-2:30pm
Sunday 3v3 | 2:40pm-3:50pm| April 2-May 281:30pm-2:30pm
*No Class 4/20

Prerequisites: Travel Players Only. Prep Elite Group is Invite Only.

Rookies

A Hockey program designed for the beginner & intermediate players age 8 & Under who have already been acquainted with a stick and puck. ‘Rookies’ focuses on the skating and skill development necessary for our youngest players! Tuesdays & Thursdays are composed of skating, skills, and drills. Saturdays are small area x-ice games & fun!

Prerequisites: Completion of Dynamites, Mini-Mites, Mighty Mites, or equivalent beginner hockey program. Younger/older players may be permitted pending approval by Hockey Department.

Pure Powerskating w/ Seth Michelson

Tuesdays | March 21 – June 6 | 6:10pm-7:10pm
Saturdays | April 1 – May 27 | 11:20am-12:20pm

This no-frills power skating clinic will emphasize proper edge control, explosive acceleration, weight transfer, and balance. Players will focus on maximizing their forward and backward stride along with some good old-fashioned hard skating & conditioning. Do you have what it takes to keep up? Ages: 2014 & Up.

Prerequisites: Intended for 2015-2009 birth years. ’16 Birth years must be rostered on a travel A1 team or higher to attend. Exceptions may be made pending approval from the Twin Rinks hockey department.

Victory On Ice

Thursdays| March 23-June 8 | 6:10pm-7:10pm
Sundays | April 2-5/28 | 4:00pm-5:10pm
*No Class 4/7, 4/9

An active, challenging, and FUN clinic with Victor! The Russian Hockey School, led by Victor Baryshevstev, utilizes proven international training techniques that have helped develop some of the most highly skilled hockey players in the sports world.

Shooting & Stickhandling Clinic

Fridays | March 31-May 26 | 5:10pm-6:20pm
*No Class Friday 4/7 Due to Local Tryouts

Get the repetition and instruction needed to take your stickhandling & shooting skills to the next level. The clinic will focus on teaching proper technique & fundamentals and conduct quick & repetitive drills to build strength & muscle memory. The clinic will also have components in which participants are challenged with advanced & creative drills and games.

Prerequisites: Intended for 2014-2008 birth years. ’14 Birth years must be rostered on a travel A1 team or higher to attend. Exceptions may be made pending approval from the Twin Rinks hockey department.

Friday Night 3v3

Fridays | March 31-May 26 | 6:30pm-7:40pm
*No Class Friday 4/7 Due to Local Tryouts

3v3 is one of our most popular & fun spring offerings. Play in small areas with lots of puck touches! 3v3 provides players an opportunity to just PLAY. No offsides, icing, officiating, scorekeeping, or coaching. Players are split into groups by age and ability.

3 cross-ice zones
Rotating Regular shifts for equal ice time
Goalies Skate Free!
Supervised by Twin Rinks staff
Great for travel players looking for a fun extra hour of ice

Prerequisites: Intended for 2015-2008 birth years. ’15 Birth years must be rostered on a travel A1 team or higher to attend. Exceptions may be made pending approval from the Twin Rinks hockey department.

Advanced Development w/ Chris Furtak

Saturdays | April 1 – May 27 | 10:10am-11:10am

Intensely and intently train the skills that separate. Classes focus on developing proper skating ability, puck control, shooting fundamentals, and 1v1 competition.

Prerequisites: Intended for 2015-2010 birth years. ’15 Birth years must be rostered on a travel A1 team or higher to attend. Exceptions may be made pending approval from the Twin Rinks hockey department.

Advanced Shooting & Passing w/ Devin Edgerton

Sundays | April 2-May 28 | 11:10am-12:10am
*No Class Easter Sunday 4/9

Advanced shooting & passing skills and techniques taught by Devin Edgerton.

Edgerton has played in over 800 professional games including stints in the ECHL, IHL and Germany’s top league, the DEL. Since beginning his coaching career, Devin has worked with numerous prep, college and professional players both domestically and internationally.

Goalie Clinic w/ CT Crease

Sundays | April 2-May 28 | 4:00pm-5:10pm
*No Class Easter Sunday 4/9

Goalie-Specific training powered by CT Crease. The clinic will focus on the fundamental skills & techniques which are vital to goaltending success. The pros at CT Crease will also work on Angles & Positioning, Speed & Depth, Situational Awareness & Timing, and Technique & compete level. All Ages welcome.

Advanced Shooting & Passing w/ Devin Edgerton

Sundays | April 2-May 28 | 11:10am-12:10am
*No Class Easter Sunday 4/9

Advanced shooting & passing skills and techniques taught by Devin Edgerton.