Power Skating & Edge Work

Technical skating for hockey players — stride, edges, speed.

What it is

Focused instruction on hockey skating mechanics: edges, crossovers, tight turns, transitions, acceleration, stride efficiency. 'Edge work' emphasizes control and balance on the blade; 'power skating' emphasizes stride and speed. Small-group versions give the most correction per hour.

Who it's for

Players already in hockey (usually Mite and up) who skate confidently and want to skate better. This is the highest-leverage training a developing player can buy — more than skills clinics, for most kids.

Instruction

Group or small-group instruction from skating specialists, often figure-skating-trained coaches. Expect edges, not scrimmages — the good ones are demanding and a little boring, which is the point.

Equipment

Full hockey equipment; some programs allow no-cage for older teens. Stick sometimes used, pucks rarely.

Access & cost

Public registration by age/level band. Small groups cost more ($25–50/session) and are worth it for serious skaters.

Confirm before you go

Level band — a session full of older players won't serve a young Mite
Coach's background (skating specialists vs. generic hockey coaches)
Series commitment vs. drop-in per-session options

🔥 Flame guide: Flame 2–4 depending on the group. The founder's development path: lots of skating → edge/technical work while keeping ice time up → then hockey skills.

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