Offence/Defence Specific Hockey Camp Toronto 2026
Read the Game From Both Sides
Learn to read the game from both sides of the puck.
Develop the skills, tactical understanding, and decision-making to create offence, defend effectively, and perform under pressure.
July 20 – July 24th, 2026 | Canlan York
About Offence/Defence Specific Hockey Camp
Why Players Train Both Sides
Offensive and defensive development should not be separated.
An offensive player becomes more effective when they understand how defenders control gaps, protect the middle, angle attackers, and use their sticks.
A defender becomes more effective when they understand how offensive players create space, use deception, protect the puck, and open passing or shooting lanes.
Understand the Game. Make Better Decisions.
Strong players do more than execute skills.
They recognize the situation, anticipate the opponent’s options, and select the right response under pressure.
The Offence/Defence Specific Hockey Camp develops this ability by teaching players both sides of the same game situation.
Player Learn:
Offensive Development
Development areas include:
- Attacking defenders one-on-one.
- Changing speed and attacking angle.
- Using lateral movement and deception.
- Creating space in corners and along the boards.
- Protecting the puck under pressure.
- Opening passing and shooting lanes.
- Using give-and-go plays and support options.
- Shooting through screens and changing the release angle.
- Adjusting when the defender removes the first option.
Defensive Development
Development areas include:
- Gap control.
- Defensive positioning.
- Angling and steering.
- Proper stick positioning.
- Protecting the middle of the ice.
- Defending one-on-one attacks.
- Puck retrievals under pressure.
- Backward skating deception and transitions.
- Passing and joining the rush after possession is recovered.
- Recognizing and eliminating the opponent’s strongest option.
Offence/Defence Specific Hockey Camp Info
Details
- July 20 – 24th
Duration: 5 days, 2 hr/daily on ice training ( 10 hours total )
Location: Canlan York
Cost: $750
Small Groups
Number of players: 7 players per instructor in the group
Level: AAA/AA only
Drop-Ins
Drop-in Option – Available 1 week before the camp.
Click Registration to choose your dates. If a day shows a waiting list status, you can register for the waiting list at no charge. We will do our best to adjust mini-groups to open up a spot for specific age/level players or accommodate replacements if openings become available.
Cost: $165 ( 2hr )*Note: Processing fees may apply depending on the payment method.
Camp Registration
Group: U13–U11 & U10 AAA
Eligible Birth Years: 2014– 2016 AAA/AA & 2017 AAA Players
Time: 9-11 AM on the ice
Group: U18-U14 AAA/AA
Eligible Birth Years: 2009–2013 AAA/AA
Time: 11 AM-1 PM on the ice