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Pathways

Pathway 1

Players, new to hockey start at the O'Brien Icehouse Hockey academy. 

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Offered courses:

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YOUTH INTRO TO HOCKEY

  • For those who have never skated before OR have little or no hockey experience

  • Ages 6 +

 

Youth under the age of 6 will have to attend          one term of skate school before joining hockey    academy


MIGHTY MITES

  • Cross ice games for ages 12 and under

  • 4 vs 4 hockey (can be described as ‘pond        hockey’)

  • A setting where kids can advance and evolve their overall skill set while having heaps of fun

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4 sets of junior goalie equipment are available and players can take turn in goal if wish to give it a go.


YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

  • Caters to ages under 16

  • For those who have mastered the skills in the Youth Intro program

  • Each week the kids will be working specific    skills to help them develop into better all-      around hockey players

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More information and bookings click here

  

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Pathway 2

Players, that have played hockey before, will have the opportunity to participate in grading sessions with the team. 

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Season 2024 grading sessions are

Monday the 25/03/2024

U11/U13 7:30pm to 8:30pm

U15/U17 8:45pm to 9:45pm

 

Wednesday the 3/4/2024

U11/U13 7:30pm to 8:30pm

U15/U17 8:45pm to 9:45pm

 

Wednesday the 10/4/2024

U11/U13 7:30pm to 8:30pm

U15/U17 8:45pm to 9:45pm

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To stay informed about upcoming dates, follow us on Instagram or Facebook or send us an inquiry via the contact page, so we can add you to our mailing list. 

Supplemetary Classes, run by the O'Brien Icehouse

PUCK CONTROL

  • Players work on puck control through diverse exercises


POWER SKATING

  • Skill orientated class

  • All skill levels however,

  • Players should have at least completed one term of the Youth Intro class

  • Aimed at improving power, to

       make you faster, more balanced, and                           confident

  • Execute drills at your own pace and step up to each challenging skating drill


SNIPERS ALLEY
The Alley is designed for players who are serious about taking their shooting to the next level. In these sessions, players will receive instruction on proper technique and quality high intense shooting repetitions. The goal is to enhance the
forehand wrist shot, back hand shot, snapshot, and the most loved “slap shot”. Classes are limited to 2 shooters per hour, maximizing shooting time, whilst allowing sufficient rest time between shooting sets.


OFF-ICE CONDITIONING
This course will cover a range of hockey specific off-ice training techniques and principals, helping players develop knowledge that will enhance

on-ice weaknesses. Become faster, stronger, and more stable skater, which will allow faster progress on your hockey journey.

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for more information click here.

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or send an email to hockeyacademy@obrienicehouse. com.au

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Pathway after Junior Hockey

For those transitioning from Junior Hockey and aspiring to join the senior Wolves, playing summer hockey with the Wolves offers the best opportunity to transition smoothly into being a senior Wolf. EOIs are typically shared around August, so keep an eye out for them and follow the Melbourne Ice Wolves on social media.

 

Here is the link to the Melbourne Ice Wolves Seniors EOI form for the 2024 Summer Competition: https://forms.office.com/r/fuXY5dWqXV

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IHV SUMMER SEASON

The IHV Summer Season runs approximately from October to April. There is no draft for this season, and players are free to play for any team they choose. If drafted by a club for the IHV Winter Season, you are still free to play for any team during the summer. This season offers a great opportunity to get involved with the Melbourne Ice Wolves Seniors. Players aged 15 at any time this year, up to December 31st, are eligible to play IHV Summer Season.

 

IHV WINTER SEASON

The IHV Winter Season features 6 teams in Premier A and 7 teams in Senior B, C, and D, each representing a senior club. For the men's winter league, a draft skate will be held. Clubs can discuss drafting with players, but there is no guarantee of being drafted by a particular club. Trading between teams is allowed between seasons.

 

WINTER WOMEN"S LEAGUE

The women's league is open to all women, with a note that all IHV leagues welcome trans and non-binary players to participate in the league that best aligns with their gender identity. Melbourne Ice Wolves, along with Demons, Jets, and Sharks, have women's teams. This season runs concurrently with the winter season.

 

MELBOURNE ICE AND MELBOURNE ICE WOMEN'S TRYOUTS

Teams like Melbourne Ice and Melbourne Ice Women hold tryouts at the start of their respective seasons. Sometimes these tryouts are by invitation only. We recommend following their social media or contacting the teams directly for tryout information.

 

IceHQ Pro League

IceHQ also operates their Pro League, with a drafted league run in-house. The women's Pro League runs in winter, and the men's Pro League runs in summer. Stay updated on the IceHQ Hockey Players pages for tryout and league information.

 

Beer League at IceHQ

For those interested in the Beer League at IceHQ, there is no official Wolves presence. Contact the Beer League via their Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/iceHQbeerleague.

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If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact one of our club officials. 

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