Skills Academy

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Summer 2026 · Season Complete · Summer 2027 Now Open

Selects Academy

Summer 2026 is a wrap. 16 sessions of elite R.C.T. development at The Ice Den — August 16 was our final session. Reserve your spot now for Summer 2027. No payment due until March.

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Coming Summer 2027
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Same R.C.T. methodology. Same coaching. Same Ice Den. Pre-register now to lock your spot — no payment due until March 2027.

Season
Summer 2027
Full Season
$880 · 16 Sessions
Ages
8U – 18U
Payment Plan
$130 deposit — due at registration
$250 — March 1, 2027
$250 — April 1, 2027
$250 — May 1, 2027
Reserve My Spot — $130 Deposit
Ages 8U–18U · The Ice Den, Hooksett NH · Open to all players
Where Elite Players Are Made

NH Selects Academy is a performance-first summer development program open to all players 8U through 18U — NH Selects roster or not. If you're serious about your game, you belong here. 16 sessions. One hour each. The Ice Den, Hooksett, NH. Train here and show up to next season a different player.

Every session is powered by Power Edge Pro's Reactive Countering Training™ (R.C.T.) — a performance-proven methodology developed over 20 years that has contributed to 71 first-round NHL picks in the last five years alone. Connor McDavid, Jack Hughes, Owen Power, and Connor Bedard all trained on R.C.T. McDavid joined the program at age 10.

R.C.T. trains athletes to fire multiple motor skills simultaneously — the exact demand the modern game puts on players every shift. R.C.T. circuits deliver 5× more high-quality, game-transferable repetitions than standard drill-based practices. Faster development of the edges, hands, reads, and compete level that coaches at every level are looking for.

Power Edge Pro · Reactive Countering Training™
Performance Proven.
The Methodology Behind the Game's Best.

R.C.T. is built around one core principle: the ability to fire multiple motor skills simultaneously under pressure. In today's game, skating and puck skills are not separate — they happen together, at speed, against resistance. R.C.T. conditions the nervous system to wire these actions together, creating faster, more instinctive responses every time you touch the ice.

Developed over 20 years. Used by the players you watch on TV. Now at The Ice Den.

71
First-Round NHL Picks
in 5 Years
More Reps Than
Standard Practices
20+
Years of Proven
Methodology
Getting Started with the Mobile App

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Ages
8U – 16U+
When
April – August
Where
The Ice Den
Training
PEP / R.C.T.
Age Groups

Training is organized by age group so players develop alongside peers at the right competitive level.

8U
Ages 8 & Under
10U
Ages 9–10
12U
Ages 11–12
14U
Ages 13–14
16U+
Ages 15–16+
What You'll Work On

Every session is designed to push players beyond their comfort zone in the areas that matter most.

1
SkatingSpeed, edges, agility, crossovers, and transitions. Your feet drive everything.
2
Puck SkillsStickhandling under pressure, deception, and confidence with the puck in traffic.
3
Passing & ReceivingTape-to-tape accuracy, timing, and the ability to move the puck at game speed.
4
ShootingRelease, accuracy, and shot selection in game-situation scenarios.
5
Hockey IQReads, positioning, anticipation, and decision-making through small-area games.
6
Confidence & CompetePlaying fast, making mistakes, and building the mental game alongside the physical.
8U Development Program
16-Week Foundation Program

Our 8U Development Program is designed to introduce young players to the fundamentals of hockey in a fun and engaging environment. Each week, participants focus on core skills — skating, stickhandling, passing, and shooting — while learning the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship in one-hour on-ice sessions.

The program is structured with progressive drills and small-area games to ensure skill development and confidence-building. With an emphasis on fostering a love for the game, this program provides a solid foundation for young athletes to grow as players and teammates.

16 Weeks 1 Hour Sessions Ages 8 & Under
Choose How You Train

Summer 2026 Academy is complete — all sessions wrapped August 16. Registration for 2026 is fully closed. Reserve your spot now for Summer 2027. $130 deposit locks your place, no additional payment due until March 2027.

2026 Complete
Full Academy

Summer 2026 is complete. Full Academy registration opens Spring 2027.

Opens Spring 2027
2026 Complete
Custom Schedule

Summer 2026 is complete. Custom schedule registration opens Spring 2027.

Opens Spring 2027

Summer 2027 Pre-Registration: Reserve at nhselects.com/registration/74367. $130 deposit now, balance due in installments starting March 2027. Questions? Email info@nhselects.com

Location & Schedule

All sessions at The Ice Den, 600 Quality Dr., Hooksett, NH 03106. 16 sessions per age group, April through August 2026.

Location The Ice Den
600 Quality Dr.
Hooksett, NH 03106
Season Summer 2027 · April – August
16 sessions per age group · 1 hour each
Full schedule released Spring 2027
Season Complete

Summer 2026 Selects Academy wrapped August 16, 2026. All 16 sessions across 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, and 16U+ age groups are complete. Thank you to every player and family who trained with us this summer.

What's Next
Summer 2027 Pre-Registration Is Open

Same R.C.T. methodology. Same coaching staff. Same Ice Den. Pre-register now to lock your spot for Summer 2027 — $130 deposit, no additional payment due until March 2027.

Reserve My Spot — $130 Deposit
Academy FAQ
Do I need to be an NH Selects player?
No. The Selects Academy is open to all players looking for high-quality summer development training.
What ages are eligible?
8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, and 16U+. Training is organized by age group.
Can I still join for 2026?
Summer 2026 is complete — all sessions wrapped August 16. Pre-register for Summer 2027 at nhselects.com/registration/74367. $130 deposit locks your spot, no additional payment due until March 2027.
What is R.C.T.?
Reactive Countering Training is Power Edge Pro's training methodology that focuses on firing multiple motor skills simultaneously — building the inside-game skills essential in today's hockey.
What equipment is required?
Full hockey equipment — helmet, pads, gloves, pants, shin guards, skates, and stick.
Where is The Ice Den?
600 Quality Dr., Hooksett, NH 03106.
Who do I contact with questions?
Email info@nhselects.com — we're happy to help.
Summer 2027 · Now Open

Reserve Your Spot for Next Season

Summer 2026 is complete. Same R.C.T. coaching, same Ice Den, same elite development — coming Summer 2027. Lock in your spot now with a $130 deposit. No additional payment due until March 2027.

Reserve My Spot — $130 Deposit Questions? Email info@nhselects.com

2027 Skills Academy

NH Skills Academy — Summer 2027

16 sessions of Power Edge Pro Reactive Countering Training™ (R.C.T.) at The Ice Den, Hooksett, NH. The same methodology behind 71 first-round NHL picks in five years — including McDavid, Bedard, and Jack Hughes. Open to all players 8U–18U.

$880 · 16 Sessions · Ages 8U–18U · The Ice Den, Hooksett NH

$130 deposit at registration · $250/month March 1 – May 1, 2027

Questions: Director@nhselects.com

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