Hockey-U (Ages 7+)
Hockey-U Program
The Hockey-U program provides specialized instruction focusing on skating, stick skills and hockey concepts.
The Hockey-U program is a fun way to develop skills as well as a love for the game of hockey! It’s a beginner class for boys and girls ages 7-17. Future hockey stars will learn and develop their hockey skills with structured age and ability appropriate games as well as skill-specific stations emphasizing FUN!
Each session will cover multiple aspects of hockey, including forward and backward stride, cross-overs, quick starts, stopping, and transitioning from forward to backwards & backwards to forwards.
To help make the transition to the Metro Hockey League, players will experience small area games that emphasize healthy competition, team play, and fun. In addition to stick skills, shooting, and skating, each player will build confidence when playing with and without the puck.
Players must be able to skate forwards to participate in Hockey-U. The XIC Skating School’s Learn-to-Skate Basic 3 covers the minimum skating requirements for players to be prepared for this program. The Hockey-U staff will evaluate all players on the first day to determine their ability for success in the program.
USA Hockey Registration
ALL Players MUST be registered with USA Hockey to participate
2025-2026 Registration valid from:
Sept. 1, 2025 - Aug. 31, 2026
*2025-2026 USA Hockey #'s available beginning April 1, 2025
(Mandatory effective September 1, 2025)
Fall 2025 Programming
Hockey-U Fall 2025
Monday's on our Training Rink from 6:50-7:40pm
12-week Session Schedule
Sept. 22, 29 - Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 - Nov. 3, 10, 17 - Dec. 1, 8, 15
(*No Class on November 24th)
**Registration is Currently Closed**
All Sessions will be held on the Training Rink (Fall Session - 2025)
| Class | Hockey-U (6:50-7:40 PM) |
|---|---|
| 1 | September 22nd |
| 2 | September 29th |
| 3 | October 6th |
| 4 | October 13th |
| 5 | October 20th |
| 6 | October 27th |
| 7 | November 3rd |
| 8 | November 10th |
| 9 | November 17th |
| 10 | December 1st |
| 11 | December 8th |
| 12 | December 15th |
Winter 2026 Programming
Hockey-U Winter 2026
Monday's on our Puddle Rink from 6:50-7:30pm
12-week Session Schedule
Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26 - Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 - Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23
**Registration Is Open**
All Sessions will be held on the Puddle Rink (Winter Session - 2026)
| Class | Hockey-U (6:50-7:30 PM) |
|---|---|
| 1 | January 5th |
| 2 | January 12th |
| 3 | January 19th |
| 4 | January 26th |
| 5 | February 2nd |
| 6 | February 9th |
| 7 | February 16th |
| 8 | February 23rd |
| 9 | March 2nd |
| 10 | March 9th |
| 11 | March 16th |
| 12 | March 23rd |
FULL GEAR IS REQUIRED
All players must have the following hockey gear to participate, which includes:
**Hockey Helmet with Cage, Hockey Skates (your own or rented from the rink), Stick, Hockey Gloves, Chest Protector, Elbow Pads, Shin Guards, Neck Guard, Hockey Pants, Socks and Jersey
Need Help? Email youthhockey@xicenter.com
Brian Pearce
LTP/Metro/High School Hockey - Administrator
