For the upcoming season, we have increased practice hours by nearly 20% compared to last year, ensuring our players receive the appropriate amount of ice time needed to learn, compete and improve. Each team will train on-ice 4 – 4.5 hours per week on average.

Our season-long practice plan remains consistent between both teams. We will lean heavily on individual technical skills as the forefront of every practice, which will cover roughly 65% of our total practice time. The remaining 35% will be divvied up between tactical skills, battles, team play, game scenarios and positional structure. It is critical that players understand the fundamental tactics of hockey as well as the NPU Rebels’ style of play.

Each team will play 50 to 60 games throughout the season. We are proud to be competing in the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) and the North American Prep Hockey League (NAPHL). Our teams will participate in about 9 showcases, three or four of which will be in the USA. Most of our games will take place in the Greater Montreal Area, rarely more than 45 minutes away from Pierrefonds.

Each team will take part in 2 off-ice training sessions per week in partnership with Endurance Kinesiology. The goal of these sessions is to help players build and maintain muscle throughout the season, while enhancing their cardiovascular endurance, creating a more well-rounded athlete. The first session will be a baseline test so we can track their physical and nutritional progress throughout the season. There will be additional tests around the holiday break and at the conclusion of the season.

We are doubling our staff size from last season. Each team will consist of one head coach, two assistant coaches and one video coach, for a total of eight highly qualified coaches on staff. In addition, we have partnered with Motiva Santé to provide an athletic therapist at all games and showcases.

1. NPU School Option: Our athletes can complete Grade 11 and Grade 12 with us through Ontario Virtual Schooling. Visit https://www.northernpreuniversity.com/ for further information.

2. Billeting Available: Players can receive accommodations options as needed.

3. Motiva Santé Partnership: All of our players will receive 15% off all services at Motiva Santé in StLaurent. This includes physiotherapy, osteopathy, massage therapy and much more.

4. CCM Equipment Deal: We have secured a team equipment deal through CCM. Players will be offered savings on sticks, gloves, helmets and additional gear.

5. Travel Accommodations: When travelling, players will be two per hotel room – a notable advantage compared to most programs, who accommodate three or four per room.

6. Sports Experts/Rousseau Côte-Vertu Discount: Each player will receive 15% off all goods.

7. Enhanced Online Presence: We are investing in a strong social media presence and optimized website to help showcase our players and increase visibility for the program.

8. Advanced Coaching Tools: Our video coaches will be tracking every game with hockey specific software, giving our staff and players greater insight into how we can further improve.