Hockey School Info (Glanbrook Minor Hockey Association)

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Hockey School is available to all boys and girls who were born in 2018/2019.

Cost for Hockey School is $475 

We are pleased to announce that Ryan Risidore and His wife Mandy will both be the 2023-24 GMHA Hockey School Instructors.

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Ryan Risidore started his career with the OHL Guelph Storm from 1993-1996.  He was drafted in the 1994 NHL entry draft 109th overall to the Hartford Whalers and signed a three year contract. He continued his professional career in the AHL, IHL, and Europe for the next 10 years. Ryan is currently the technical director and skills coach for the Hamilton JR Bulldogs Association. He also works for the PHLA Academy with entry level players up to the OHL along side his wife Mandy. Ryan has been running and developing the Glanbrook Hockey School for the past 7 years. 



 
Mandy Risidore has been a professional Skating Coach for 25 years. Throughout her coaching career she has taught Learn to Skate, Teen/Adult, Canpowerskate and Starskate skaters of all ages. In most recent years, she has worked along side retired professional hockey player Ryan Risidore and PHLA Academy.  Mandy focuses on edge development and skating skills for hockey players of all levels. 

The GMHA is very excited to have both Ryan and Mandy as part of the GMHA Family! 


There will be approx. 20 weeks of hockey in the 2023/2024 season.
All sessions will take place at the Glanbrook Arena on Saturday mornings.
Groups will be created (which will include your Assigned group calendar for the season).

Hockey School will focus on introducing your son or daughter to the game of hockey.  The season will be a structured, safe and positive experience that will teach your child the fundamentals of the game.  Our program will promote fun, teamwork and develop confidence while working on the basic skills of skating, passing, stick handling and shooting.  Most importantly the kids will learn to have FUN on the ice.

Evaluations will begin on Opening Day at the Glanbrook Arena. (keep an eye on our website for our Opening Day Announcement).  Hockey School players will be evaluated and groups will then be formed later in the week.   You will receive your sweater and socks at your first practice.

Mandatory Equipment Required:
Helmet (with face mask)
Mouth Guard
Neck Protector
Shoulder Pads
Elbow Pads
Gloves
Jock or Jill (with Velcro to hold socks)
Hockey Pants
Shin Pads
Skates
Stick
Jersey (for evaluations)
Socks (for evaluations)

All equipment must fit properly!

If you require further information or have any questions, please contact our VP of Early Development Tara Weiderick at [email protected]