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Spring Development Program

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The Spring Development Program is offered in the Spring Only. Most players choose this option if there Summer and Fall is busy with other sports and activities. 

This program finds the right mix in the off-season with On-Ice Skill Practices that include a blend of skating and puckhandling drills allowing for hundreds of repetitions and very little standing around mixed with 3 on 3 small game practices that teach creativity and rink sense.  We eliminate scoreboards, referees, and tournament trophies and focus on enjoying the game of hockey while improving individual hockey skills!

Cost: $375.00


Dates: April 5 - May 15 (6 week program)

19.5 Hours of On-Ice and Off-Ice Development

  • 6 Hours of On-Ice Skill Development (1 each week)
  • 6 Hours of On-Ice Small Games (1 each week)
  • 7.5 Hours of Off-Ice Training (1 each week)
  • MyTotalHockey Performance Tracking Scan Cards
  • Reebok Practice Jersey
  • All sessions run at Hudson Ice Arena (Hudson, WI)
  • 3 sessions per week ( Monday thru Wednesday)
  • Boys: Advanced Mites thru Bantams
  • Girls: Sign up for appropriate age level.

Check out the content and goals of the program below.

CLICK HERE to view the Spring Brochure.

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Spring - Fall Package


Note: If you choose to sign up for the Spring Development Program and Fall Program separately, you will be given a $25 discount to match the Spring / Fall Development Package Price!

Sessions Available (April 5 - May 13)

Session / Group Mondays (On-Ice) Tuesdays (Off-Ice) Wednesdays (On-Ice)
Adv. Mites 5:30-6:30pm 5:30-6:45pm 5:30-6:30pm
Squirts 5:30-6:30pm 5:30-6:45pm 5:30-6:30pm
Peewees 6:45-7:45pm 7:00-8:15pm 6:45-7:45pm
Bantams 6:45-7:45pm 7:00-8:15pm 6:45-7:45pm

4 Major Training Components


•    Full-Time Coaches with the experience and expertise in player development making sure the players receive proper instruction, consistent feedback, and the motivation necessary for optimal training.  Dean Talafous, former NHL Player and Division 1 College Coach, will oversee all programs and training.

•    On-Ice Skill Development (Mondays) – The On-Ice Skill Sessions will include repetitive, up-tempo skating and puck handling drills. Our goal is to develop a player’s ability to keep their feet moving quickly, (without slowing down) while handling a puck and keeping their head up. We take these skills and incorporate them into game- like situations; where they will learn to react quicker, play smarter and develop a competitive edge.

•    On-Ice Small Games (Wednesdays) – 3 on 3 half ice game format where players immerse themselves into the action. Their hockey instincts will improve through trial and error and by receiving positive feedback from our coaches. With little standing around and lots of puck touches, players will develop confidence in a fun environment.

•    Off-Ice Training (Tuesdays) – Players will benefit from Total Hockey- Hudson’s renown Skill Development System.  Players will improve all their hockey skills becoming a more confident player on the ice. All players will receive their own Total Hockey Scan Card which gives the player immediate feedback as well as performance tracking throughout the program.

Development Staff


Dean Talafous- Former NHL Player and Division 1 Coach

Pete Talafous- Former Division 1 Player

Chris Dove- Hudson HS Boys Asst. Coach

Mark Baribeau