Youth Hockey Clinics

Youth Hockey Clinics

For those hockey players who are ready to take their game to the next level or who want to improve their skills to make their next team, Montclair State Ice Arena offers all types of skills clinics throughout the year for players to improve. From power skating and shooting clinics to goalie clinics and stickhandling clinics, Montclair State Ice Arena has a program to enhance your hockey skills. Check out one of the classes on our schedule that are taught by our highly trained professional coaching staff.

Robby Glantz Power Skating Clinic

Robby Glantz International Power Skating is Back at Montclair State University Ice Arena!

We’re excited to welcome Robby Glantz back to Montclair State University Ice Arena for another summer of elite power skating instruction.

Robby Glantz Power Skating Clinic at Montclair State Ice Arena

September 4–6 (Friday–Sunday)

Whether you’re preparing for the upcoming season or looking to become a faster, more efficient skater, this clinic is a great opportunity to learn from one of the best.

Robby Glantz will lead all on-ice sessions, sharing the same training methods trusted by players at every level of the game.

Players will be grouped by age and skill level to ensure an appropriate training environment. Open to both boys and girls.

Players will work on:

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Train with one of hockey’s most respected skating coaches and take your game to the next level through high-energy, game-focused training designed to improve speed, acceleration, skating technique, and puck control.

Maffei’s Mites Clinics

Designed for players 8U and younger, Maffei’s Mites Clinics combine fun, fast-paced instruction with age-appropriate skill development. Led by Coach Nick Maffei, each session helps young players build confidence while developing the skating and puck skills that create a strong foundation for hockey.

 

More 2026-2027 Clinics Coming Soon!

Through engaging drills, games, and small-area activities, players improve skating, stickhandling, passing, and shooting in an environment designed to keep them moving and having fun. Every clinic emphasizes repetition, encouragement, and skill progression, helping players become more confident on the ice while fostering a lifelong love of the game.

Maffei's Mites Holiday Clinics

Maffei's Mites
Power Skating

Monday, October 12 | 8:40–9:40 AM

Mites | All Skill Levels

No school? Spend the morning on the ice!

Join Coach Maffei for a fast-paced power skating clinic designed specifically for Mite players. Through fun drills, games, and skill-building exercises, players will improve their skating with and without the puck while building confidence and having a great time.

Inspired by the skating of NHL stars like Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid, this clinic helps young players develop stronger edges, better balance, and more explosive movement.

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What Players Will Learn

Who It’s For

Program Details

Help your player build confidence and start understanding the game!

Precision Puck Development

Led by USA Hockey Level 4 Coach Adam Carlo, Precision Puck Hockey Clinics are designed for players who are ready to take the next step in their development through focused, game-ready training.

 

More 2026-2027 Clinics Coming Soon!

Every session is built around skills that translate directly into competition. Players work on skating efficiency, edge control, explosive starts, puck control, hockey IQ, and situational decision-making through high-tempo drills that mirror real game scenarios. Rather than simply repeating skills, athletes learn when and how to apply them under pressure, building confidence that carries into practices, games, and tryouts. With purposeful instruction and measurable skill development, Precision Puck Hockey with Adam Carlo helps players become faster, smarter, and more complete hockey players.

Power Skating with Precision Puck Hockey

Monday, October 12 | 9:50–11:00 AM

Squirts & Older

Take advantage of the holiday to sharpen your skating.

Join Precision Puck Hockey’s Adam Carlo for a high-tempo power skating clinic focused on developing the skating skills that translate directly into game performance. Players will work on explosive starts, powerful strides, edge control, pivots, and efficient skating mechanics to become faster and more confident on the ice.

Designed for Squirt players and older, this clinic is ideal for athletes looking to elevate their game through focused skill development.

Registration

What Players Will Learn

Who It’s For

Program Details

Help your player build confidence and start understanding the game!

Learn to Play Hockey

Teen 11+

This program will work on the basic skills of skating, stick-handling and shooting. Sessions will include game situations as a way to teach players to excel at the next level!

11 years old and up – Players will be divided up by age and skill level.

ALSO OPEN TO ADULTS!!

Rangers Learn to Play Hockey

10 and under

Your program fee covers a lot of great stuff. First-time Learn to Play participants get a free complete set of gear, including skates, as part of a USA Hockey sanctioned program. You’ll enjoy a family-friendly schedule with 10 weeks of one-hour sessions, all led by professional instructors alongside Rangers staff. Plus, there will be special guest appearances from Rangers Alumni.

Rangers All Girls Learn to Play Hockey

Ages 5 – 10

Join the New York Rangers for a fun and empowering All Girls Learn to Play hockey program at Montclair State Ice Arena! Designed specifically for girls ages 5–10, this program introduces young players to the fundamentals of hockey in a supportive, girls-only environment.

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NEED MORE INFO?

We’re excited to assist you with any inquiries you may have! Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Hockey Director.