Skills Academy
Selects Academy
A skills-first summer development program built around Power Edge Pro's Reactive Countering Training. Get faster, sharper, and game-ready before the season starts.
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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.
$250 — March 1, 2027
$250 — April 1, 2027
$250 — May 1, 2027
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.
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.
in 5 Years
Standard Practices
Methodology
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Every session is designed to push players beyond their comfort zone in the areas that matter most.
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.
Full Academy and Custom Schedule registration is closed for Summer 2026. Drop-In sessions are still available at $50 per session — same coaching, same ice, same R.C.T. development.
Summer 2026 registration is closed. We'll see you for the 2026–27 season.
See You Next SeasonCustom schedule registration is closed for Summer 2026. We'll see you next season.
See You Next SeasonOne session at a time. No commitment required. Show up, work hard, leave better.
Drop-In — $50Drop-In Sessions: Register at nhselects.com/registration/64945. No commitment, no minimum — $50 per session. Questions? Email info@nhselects.com
All sessions at The Ice Den, 600 Quality Dr., Hooksett, NH 03106. 16 sessions per age group, April through August 2026.
600 Quality Dr.
Hooksett, NH 03106
16 sessions per age group · 1 hour each
8U & 10U skate on Fridays. 12U, 14U, and 16U+ skate on Sundays. Highlighted dates (*) are schedule adjustments. Effective June 14, 12U & 14U merge into a combined session at 3:40 PM, 16U+ moves to 4:50 PM, and a new Checking Skills session occupies the 6:00 PM slot (start date & registration TBD).
Due to a tournament conflict, two Academy sessions have been cancelled and rescheduled. Highlighted (*) rows below show the changes.
8U & 10U: Fri, Jul 31 is cancelled. Both groups make up the session on Fri, Aug 7, running two back-to-back sessions starting at 4:30 PM.
12U/14U: Sun, Aug 2 is cancelled. A makeup session has been added Sun, Aug 9 at 6:00 PM, in addition to the regular 3:40 PM session.
16U+: Sun, Aug 2 is cancelled. A makeup session has been added Sun, Aug 16 at 6:00 PM, in addition to the regular 4:50 PM session.
| Date | 8U | 10U | 12U | 14U | 16U+ | Checking Skills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | ||||||
| Sun, Apr 12 | — | — | 3:40 PM | 4:50 PM | 6:00 PM | — |
| Fri, Apr 17 | 5:40 PM | 6:50 PM | — | — | — | — |
| Sun, Apr 19 | — | — | 3:40 PM | 4:50 PM | 6:00 PM | — |
| Fri, Apr 24 | 5:40 PM | 6:50 PM | — | — | — | — |
| Sun, Apr 26 | — | — | 3:40 PM | 4:50 PM | 6:00 PM | — |
| May | ||||||
| Fri, May 1 | 5:40 PM | 6:50 PM | — | — | — | — |
| Sun, May 3 | — | — | 3:40 PM | 4:50 PM | 6:00 PM | — |
| Fri, May 8 | 5:40 PM | 6:50 PM | — | — | — | — |
| Fri, May 15 | 5:40 PM | 6:50 PM | — | — | — | — |
| Sun, May 17 | — | — | 3:40 PM | 4:50 PM | 6:00 PM | — |
| Tue, May 19 * | 4:40 PM | 5:50 PM | — | — | — | — |
| Wed, May 20 * | — | — | 4:40 PM | — | 8:30 PM | — |
| Thu, May 21 * | — | — | — | 4:40 PM | — | — |
| Fri, May 29 | 5:40 PM | 6:50 PM | — | — | — | — |
| Sun, May 31 | — | — | 3:40 PM | 4:50 PM | 6:00 PM | — |
| June | ||||||
| Fri, Jun 12 | 5:40 PM | 6:50 PM | — | — | — | — |
| Sat, Jun 13 * | — | — | 3:40 PM | 4:50 PM | 6:00 PM | — |
| ↓ Schedule restructure effective Sun, Jun 14 — new times below | ||||||
| Sun, Jun 14 | — | — | 3:40 PM (w/ 14U) | 3:40 PM (w/ 12U) | 4:50 PM | TBD |
| Fri, Jun 19 | 5:40 PM | 6:50 PM | — | — | — | — |
| Fri, Jun 26 | 5:40 PM | 6:50 PM | — | — | — | — |
| Sun, Jun 28 | — | — | 3:40 PM (w/ 14U) | 3:40 PM (w/ 12U) | 4:50 PM | TBD |
| July | ||||||
| Fri, Jul 10 | 4:30 PM | 5:40 PM | — | — | — | — |
| Sun, Jul 12 | — | — | 3:40 PM (w/ 14U) | 3:40 PM (w/ 12U) | 4:50 PM | TBD |
| Fri, Jul 17 | 4:30 PM | 5:40 PM | — | — | — | — |
| Sun, Jul 19 | — | — | 3:40 PM (w/ 14U) | 3:40 PM (w/ 12U) | 4:50 PM | TBD |
| Fri, Jul 24 | 4:30 PM | 5:40 PM | — | — | — | — |
| Sun, Jul 26 | — | — | 3:40 PM (w/ 14U) | 3:40 PM (w/ 12U) | 4:50 PM | TBD |
| Fri, Jul 31 * | Cancelled | Cancelled | — | — | — | — |
| August | ||||||
| Sun, Aug 2 * | — | — | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | — |
| Fri, Aug 7 * | 4:30 PM (Double Session) | 4:30 PM (Double Session) | — | — | — | — |
| Sun, Aug 9 | — | — | 3:40 PM (w/ 14U) | 3:40 PM (w/ 12U) | 4:50 PM | TBD |
| Sun, Aug 9 * | — | — | 6:00 PM (w/ 14U, Makeup) | 6:00 PM (w/ 12U, Makeup) | — | — |
| Fri, Aug 14 | 4:30 PM | 5:40 PM | — | — | — | — |
| Sun, Aug 16 | — | — | 3:40 PM (w/ 14U) | 3:40 PM (w/ 12U) | 4:50 PM | TBD |
| Sun, Aug 16 * | — | — | — | — | 6:00 PM (Makeup) | — |
* Highlighted dates are schedule adjustments. May 19–21 sessions are moved due to Memorial Day weekend. June 13 is a Saturday session for 12U/14U/16U+. 8U & 10U times shift earlier starting July 10. Effective June 14, 12U & 14U sessions are combined at 3:40 PM and 16U+ moves to 4:50 PM. The 6:00 PM slot becomes a Checking Skills session — start date and registration TBD. Fri, Jul 31 (8U/10U) and Sun, Aug 2 (12U/14U, 16U+) are cancelled due to a tournament conflict: 8U & 10U make up 7/31 on Fri, Aug 7 with back-to-back sessions starting at 4:30 PM; 12U/14U make up 8/2 on Sun, Aug 9 at 6:00 PM in addition to their regular 3:40 PM session; 16U+ make up 8/2 on Sun, Aug 16 at 6:00 PM in addition to their regular 4:50 PM session. All times are start times — each session is 1 hour.
See You Next Season
Full Academy registration is closed. Drop-In sessions are still available at $50 per session — same coaching, same ice, no commitment required.
Drop In — $50 Questions? Email info@nhselects.com2027 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
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