ASSOCIATIONS

High Performance Clubs

When players reach Bantams, competition and specialization become more important. And in order to provide players with top-flight competition, they will have the opportunity to tryout for a High-Performance Club (HPC). These HPCs will be set up in different regions across the country and will be provided with incentives through participation in ADM.

Rooted in long-term athlete development, HPCs will implement proven competition-to-training ratios in order to best maximize potential. Players who are not selected to play on an HPC team should be encouraged to further their development and continue to play competitively because USA Hockey knows that all players develop and grow at different rates. They will have a chance to try out for an HPC in future years..

Part of the HPC program includes cross-region “HPC Showcases.” These events are designed to provide the best possible competition opportunity at a reduced cost. USA Hockey will cover ice time expenses associated with these events and also hire the most qualified officials. Players will compete against the best in their age group nationally with scouts from all levels in attendance.

High-Performance Clubs are a great way to provide a similar development opportunity for players, whether they live in California, Texas, New York, Minnesota or anywhere in between. This is an opportunity for them to increase their exposure while playing for a nationally recognized HPC program that has been endorsed by USA Hockey and the NHL.


4-5 Ice touches per week bar 5-6 Ice touches per week
80 min ice sessions bar 80 min ice sessions
9 month training and competition season bar 10 month training & competition season
160 ice touches bar 200 ice touches
120 to 130 practices bar 130 to 140 practices
40 to 50 games bar 50 to 60 games
16 skaters & 2 goalies per team bar 18 skaters & 2 goalies per team
40% hockey, 35% fitness, 25% other sports bar 60% hockey, 40% fitness