Skill Development
Skater Development with Cal Miska
St. Francis Youth Hockey Association is excited to announce a new skills development partnership with Cal Miska of Miska Hockey. This program will provide focused training opportunities for both Saints and Northern Tier Stars players, helping athletes sharpen their skills and take their game to the next level.
All sessions will be held at East Bethel Ice Arena and will run on weekday evenings, every other Monday from October 6 – January 5.
Program Focus
- 8 sessions, 50 minutes each
- Power Skating
- Elite Edge Control
- Stickhandling
- Puck Protection
With 40 sessions across all groups, players will benefit from Cal’s proven drills, expert coaching, and adaptable training plans designed to elevate their game.
Program Dates
- Mon, Oct 9 | 5:00 – 9:50 pm
- Mon, Oct 20 | 5:00 – 9:50 pm
- Mon, Nov 3 | 5:00 – 9:50 pm
- Mon, Nov 17 | 5:00 – 9:50 pm
- Mon, Dec 1 | 5:00 – 9:50 pm
- Mon, Dec 15 | 5:00 – 9:50 pm
- Mon, Dec 29 | 5:00 – 9:50 pm
- Mon, Jan 5 | 5:00 – 9:50 pm
*Session times by level will be determined after tryouts have been completed
Goalie Development with MEGA Goaltending
Program Dates
- Sun, Oct 5 | 2:30 – 3:30 pm
- Sun, Oct 12 | 2:30 – 3:30 pm
- Sun, Oct 19 | 2:30 – 3:30 pm
- Sun, Nov 2 | 2:30 – 3:30 pm
- Sun, Nov 16 | 2:30 – 3:30 pm
- Sun, Nov 23 | 2:30 – 3:30 pm
- Sun, Nov 30 | 2:30 – 3:30 pm
- Sun, Dec 14 | 2:30 – 3:30 pm
- Sun, Jan 11 | 2:30 – 3:30 pm
- Sun, Jan 25 | 2:30 – 3:30 pm
The St. Francis Youth Hockey Association is thrilled to partner with MEGA Goaltending to provide specialized training opportunities for all Saints and Northern Tier Stars goalies, from A Mites/8U through Bantams/15U.
These sessions are designed exclusively for goaltenders and will be held on select Sundays throughout the season at East Bethel Ice Arena. A total of 10 clinics will give goalies the chance to refine their craft in a supportive yet challenging training environment.
Program Focus
- 10 sessions, 60 minutes each
- Designed for goalies at all youth levels
- Training built around the most current goaltending methods
- Purposeful drills with the repetitions needed to build confidence and consistency
What Goalies Can Expect
- Modern, effective goaltending techniques
- High-quality reps in a supportive but demanding environment
- Skills that prepare them for success at higher levels of play
This partnership provides a valuable opportunity for every Saints and Stars goalie to get the focused, expert instruction they need to continue building confidence and excelling in the crease.