Spring Hockey Training at The Armory
Recovery & Recalibration for Complete Athlete Development
Spring is a critical phase in long-term hockey athlete development. Following the physical and mental demands of the competitive season, spring training at The Armory emphasizes recovery, recalibration, and reconnection with the game.
This phase allows athletes to step away from constant performance pressure while continuing to develop in an intentional, age-appropriate environment.
Training Emphasis:
- Decompress after the season
- Free play and competition
- Movement quality and athletic foundation
- Optional tournament team participation
Integrated On-Ice & Off-Ice Training
Our fully integrated on-ice and off-ice training model supports complete athlete development by addressing how athletes move, train, and play as one system.
Off-ice training focuses on restoring movement quality, building general strength, and supporting recovery.
On-ice sessions emphasize creativity, flow, and play-based skill development.
Together, these environments allow athletes to reset physically and mentally while maintaining positive training momentum.
2026 Spring Program Schedule
Spring On-Ice Small Area Games & 4v4 Battle Camp
Spring Off-Ice S.A.M.S. Training + Shooting / Ball Hockey
Spring On-Ice Small Area Games & 4v4 Battle Camp
Spring on-ice camp focused on deliberate play-based learning and development of in-game skills and Hockey IQ through small area competitive games and full-ice 4v4.
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APRIL 8 - JUNE 3
Wednesdays at Eble Ice Arena
8U/Mite - High School
Integrated Spring Program (Recommended)
Spring Off-Ice S.A.M.S. Training + Shooting / Ball Hockey
Spring On-Ice Small Area Games & 4v4 Battle Camp
Combines our on-ice Small Area Games/4v4 Camp with option of one or two per week off-ice S.A.M.S. training + Shooting / Ball Hockey for the most complete hockey athlete development approach.
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APRIL 7 - JUNE 4
Wednesdays at Eble Ice Arena
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Tuesdays and/or Thursdays at The Armory Hockey Development Center
8U/Mite - High School
Spring Off-Ice S.A.M.S. Training + Shooting / Ball Hockey
Spring Off-Ice S.A.M.S. Training + Shooting / Ball Hockey
Spring Off-Ice S.A.M.S. Training + Shooting / Ball Hockey
Off-ice Speed, Agility, Mobility, and Strength (S.A.M.S.) training, led by The Armory's certified, hockey-centered Sports Performance Coaches, plus supervised shooting on the synthetic ice rink -or- Ball Hockey games on the floor hockey rink / multi-sport court.
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APRIL 7 - JUNE 4
Tuesdays and/or Thursdays at The Ar
Off-ice Speed, Agility, Mobility, and Strength (S.A.M.S.) training, led by The Armory's certified, hockey-centered Sports Performance Coaches, plus supervised shooting on the synthetic ice rink -or- Ball Hockey games on the floor hockey rink / multi-sport court.
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APRIL 7 - JUNE 4
Tuesdays and/or Thursdays at The Armory Hockey Development Center
8U/Mite - High School
Spring Stride Circuit Training
Spring 3v3 Ball Hockey (Floor Hockey Rink)
Spring Off-Ice S.A.M.S. Training + Shooting / Ball Hockey
PROGRAM DETAILS
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REGISTRATION COMING SOON
Spring 3v3 Ball Hockey (Floor Hockey Rink)
Spring 3v3 Ball Hockey (Floor Hockey Rink)
Spring 3v3 Ball Hockey (Floor Hockey Rink)
PROGRAM DETAILS
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REGISTRATION COMING SOON
Optional Spring Tournament Team Experiences
For athletes seeking continued team-based competition, optional spring tournament team participation is available.
Tournament play is structured to complement the overall developmental focus of the spring phase, ensuring balance between competition, recovery, and long-term progression.