SUCCESS STORIES

“ Training at Hockey Alley was the key to my hockey success. Their passion for the game gave me the drive to succeed in hockey and in life. Steve, Rosemarie, and Jack are not only coaches, but also mentors and great friends. We love you guys. ONE MORE! ”

Tamio Stehrenberger
Utah Grizzlies ECHL

“ Our son, Blake Weyrick, has been a goalie student of Steve Mildengren for the past four years. Blake is now off to attend and play for Shattuck-St. Mary's Prep School and we feel strongly that Hockey Alley has played a primary instrumental role in Blake's skill development. Hockey Alley has provided him not only excellent precise goalie training, but also instruction in proper weight training technique. ”

Michael & Mimi Weyrick
Blake Weyrick, Goalie
Ojai, California.

“ Hockey Alley has worked wonders for not only the numerous shots I take, but my conditioning as well. The Hockey Alley group improved my shots velocity, speed, accuracy, and did this in a timely manner. The more I went, the better everything got. Practice doesn't make perfect, it makes permanent — and these guys know how to give you a permanent—and perfect—shot. ”

Kjell Sherman
Seattle, Washington

“ After just a few months of private training, people thought I had been skating for years. The hockey skills I’ve learned at Hockey Alley have helped me progress faster than just being on a team alone. The one-on-one instruction really lets you focus on your strengths, and on eliminating your weaknesses. ”

Tracy, Age 14
Channel Islands Ice Center

“ Today, I attend many Saturday power skating sessions and regularly play Tuesday night 2-on-2 hockey at Hockey Alley year-round. I can play in the best pickups at any area rink. I play in Division 2 and 3 over 18 adult league teams, yes, even with the 20 to 30-something age players. Jack and Steve Mildengren have put real hockey back into in my life, improved my personal training, and for that I am truly grateful. ”

Charles Seifert

LESSONS

Individual Instruction

Private Lessons with a coach
Team practice
Pick up games

Goaltending Instruction

Goaltending instruction is tailored. Start out with one-on-one instruction with the coach. Later, defend against the coach assisted by additional shooters.

Shooting Instruction

Shooting instruction is normally a one-on-one activity with the coach.
A radar (speed) gun is available for timing your slap shot. A large display is positioned at the end alley -- visible to the player and the coach.
The average number of shots taken in an hour is around 400-600.

Checking

Instruction is available in checking for both defensemen and forwards.

Power Skating

The surest way to improve your game. Our Power Skate session is one hour of intense hockey skating, with and without sticks and/or pucks. Develop and improve on your skating. It really helps to revisit the basics.

Individual Practice

Shoot, skate, stick handle, or work on rebounds.
Place the goal in the cubicle for practice around the goal.

Pickup Games

Pickup games are arranged to account for age and ability. Tuesday night and Saturday afternoon are usually reserved for 2 on 2 pickup games. Generally two goalies and eight skaters participate. Skaters spend about 70 seconds on the ice. Shifts are electronically timed and automatically announced.
These games are great for developing stick handling and precision passing.
It's fun to use the side boards and end boards in creative ways!
Goaltenders really get a workout, too!