Houghton Christmas Clinics

All birth years available! Please scoll down to find your appropriate birth year! Payment will be at the bottom for 12-19’ BY

High School Position-Specific Clinic

Sharpen the details that actually translate to game situations. This two-day clinic gives high school athletes position-focused reps designed to build confidence, speed up decision-making, and clean up the small habits that separate average players from impact players.

Who Can Attend

High school athletes of all ages and all positions.

Dates & Times

Monday, December 22 — 3:00–4:00 PM
Tuesday, December 23 — 3:00–4:00 PM

Location

Michigan Tech Student Development Complex

What We Cover

Forwards

Athletes will work through game-specific situations to build stronger puck touches, better reads, and more assertive offensive habits, including:

  • Rims & wall pickups

  • In-tight scoring mechanics

  • Faceoff technique and situational plays

  • Shooting through lanes

  • Drive routes, rush details, and creating space under pressure

Defensemen

We focus on clean exits, efficient retrievals, and defending with better posture and timing, including:

  • Breakout patterns & retrieval reps

  • Shooting for sticks and creating tips

  • Neutral-zone regroups

  • Gapping, angling, and controlling entries

Goalies

Goalies will train separately with a dedicated goalie coach, working on technical detail, positioning, and situational awareness.

Price

1 Day only $40.00

2 Days $64.99

Purchase here!

2016–2019 Power Skating & Skill Clinic

A focused two-day clinic built for young players looking to clean up their stride, improve balance and edge control, and sharpen core puck skills that carry into every game situation.

Who Can Attend

Players born 2016–2019

Dates & Times

Monday, December 22 — 1:00–2:00 PM
Tuesday, December 23 — 1:00–2:00 PM

Location

Michigan Tech Student Development Complex

What We Cover

Power Skating

Athletes will work through in-season skating mechanics to build stronger, more efficient movement patterns, including:

  • Proper stride technique

  • Edge control & balance

  • Acceleration and transitions

  • Body posture and stability under pressure

Skill Development

Players will refine essential puck skills that support confidence and consistency across all positions, including:

  • Shooting technique

  • Scoring mechanics

  • Puck handling fundamentals

  • Small-area execution and timing

    Price

    1 Day only $40.00

    2 Days $64.99

    Goalies $40.00

Purchase here!

2012–2015 Power Skating & Skill Clinic

A two-day clinic built to tighten skating mechanics, sharpen puck skills, and boost on-ice efficiency for players starting to hit a higher pace in their development.

Who Can Attend

Players born 2012–2015

Dates & Times

Monday, December 22 — 2:00–3:00 PM
Tuesday, December 23 — 2:00–3:00 PM

Location

Michigan Tech Student Development Complex

What We Cover

Power Skating

Players will build stronger, more efficient skating habits to support in-season performance, including:

  • Proper stride mechanics

  • Edge control and balance

  • Acceleration, transitions, and posture

  • Movement patterns that transfer directly to game pace

Skill Development

Essential puck skills will be taught and reinforced to help athletes execute with more confidence, including:

  • Shooting technique

  • Scoring mechanics

  • Puck handling and touch

  • Small-area timing and decision-making

    Price

    1 Day only $40.00

    2 Days $64.99

Goalies $40.00