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Hockey

The Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) is a complete program that includes education, hockey, off-ice strength and conditioning, mental training, personal and team development. The program operates from September 1st to June 30th each year.

The OHA staff is a team of professionals that are committed to the development of each player. The individual needs of each player are identified by analyzing their academics, hockey skills, strength and conditioning and future goals. The individual is then incorporated into a team environment to maximize their development potential.

Hockey Teams

OHA consists of 6 teams that include both male and female hockey programs:
    •    Junior B (KIJHL)
    •    Prep Midget (AAAA)
    •    Varsity Midget (AAA)
    •    Junior Varsity Midget (AA)
    •    Bantam (AA)
    •    Bantam (AAA)
    •    Female Midget (AAA)

On-Ice Hockey Conditioning Program

The on-ice program consists of the following

  • Five 1.5 hour practices each week
  • 50+ games per season
  • Professional on-ice coaching staff
  • Full-time power skating instructor
  • Full-time training staff

Off-Ice Conditioning Program

Off-ice strength and conditioning highlights

  • Professional off-ice training staff
  • Okanagan Hockey Academy training performance center
  • New core strength, explosive strength and quick feet equipment
  • Heart monitored aerobic and anaerobic workouts
  • An individualized 12 month strength and conditioning program
  • Weekly weigh-ins
  • Hockey specific training
  • Yoga classes
  • Nutrition and supplement guidance

The Okanagan Hockey Academy Performance Centre is one of the most important parts of the program for the hockey players. Players will gain on average 10-15 pounds of muscle throughout the 10 month season. Our certified strength and conditioning coaches, combined with our athletic therapists provide expertise for maximum development for the players off-ice development.

Mental Training

Highlights

  • Goal setting
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Self Discipline
  • Self motivation
  • Self confidence
  • Breathing techniques
  • Team building

 

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February 1, 2012

Read the Joeseph Hicketts interview in The Province

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January 31, 2012

We are rolling back the price!

Port Alberni, BC – We are rolling back the prices on the 7th of February when your Alberni Valley Bulldogs host the island rival Cowichan Valley Capitals! All ticket prices, Senior, Adult, and Students will be just... [full story]

January 24, 2012

OHA represented at Youth Olympic Games

The Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) is being well represented at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG) being held in Innsbruck, Austria. Ryan Gropp and Joe Hicketts from the Okanagan Hockey Academy based in Penticton... [full story]

January 16, 2012

OHA Announces rare opportunity

Beginning February 1st, 2012 the Okanagan Hockey Academy will be accepting two players into our intensive hockey program. Successful candidates will be given a rare opportunity to partake in all games, training and activities... [full story]

January 16, 2012

Okanagan Hockey Academy is proud to announce that Joe Hicketts has been named Canadian team captain at the Youth Olympic Games

The Okanagan Hockey Academy is pleased to announce that Joe Hicketts, of Kamloops, has been honoured with the Captaincy, for team Canada at the Youth Olympic Games. Joe Hicketts and Ryan Gropp have been in Innsbruck,... [full story]