NHL/NHLPA First Shift
Do you have a child aged 6-10 years who is ready to fall in love with hockey? Registration is now open for the 2020-21 NHL/NHLPA First Shift program.
The NHL/NHLPA First Shift program is designed to ensure a positive experience for new-to-hockey families by offering a low-cost entry program to hockey.
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Hockey Alberta is proud to once again host a First Shift program in Red Deer, February 13 - March 27 at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre. Register >
Open to all Canadian children between the ages of 6 and 10 years old that have never previously been registered in minor hockey. On-ice sessions with fun drills are always on the same day of the week, same time and same arena. |
$199 registration fee that includes a full set of BAUER equipment and six on-ice trial sessions. |
Proper-sized BAUER equipment fitted by NHL/NHLPA First Shift fit experts and Hockey Canada-provided insurance. |
Hockey Canada on-ice curriculum with drills focused on fun range hockey experiences to stimulate a desire for continued participation in hockey. |
The First Shift will be offered in seven locations across Alberta in the winter
- Leduc (Janaury 21)
- Strathcona (January 22)
- Edmonton x3 (January 23)
- Edmonton x2 (January 25)
- Ponoka (January 28)
- Red Deer (January 29)
- Calgary x3 (January 31)
- Calgary x2 (February 1)
- Lethbridge (February 3)
To register for a First Shift program near you, and to find out more information click here.