FUSION
HOCKEY

At Fusion Hockey, our mission is to develop players with elite edges, exceptional agility, and multidirectional skating fluidity, enabling them to play at top speed with confidence. We integrate puck possession techniques to seamlessly combine skating with puck handling, ultimately creating players who not only skate at an elite level but can do so while carrying the puck effectively. Mastery of puck possession stems from outstanding skating ability and the capacity to move fluidly in any direction.

 

Players who can extend puck possession through a blend of elite skating and body positioning make a significant impact on the game. Developing these skills takes time and repetition—they don’t come overnight. That’s why we design drills that combine multiple skills into a single exercise. While a drill involving puck handling through tires or cones with changes of direction might look routine to the casual observer, it’s designed to develop the key elements we want our players to master: edgework, agility, and multidirectional skating fluidity.

 

We vary these drills to keep them fresh and engaging for players. Even though the drills might look different to players or parents, they still target our core skill areas. Repeating the same drill over and over would lead to boredom and loss of focus, so we mix things up while still reinforcing those essential skills. We also integrate shooting and goalies into many of these drills—this serves as a “hidden reward,” giving players a sense of accomplishment for completing the skill work, often without them even realizing it. Through repetition and game-like scenarios, we help players build proficiency in the skills they need to perform and excel in actual games.

 

We typically spend about two-thirds of our on-ice time working on core skill drills. During the final third, we run 3v3 scrimmages so players can apply these skills in game-like situations. The scrimmage also serves as a reward for the hard work they put into the drills.

 

Players love to play—if it were up to them, they’d scrimmage all day—so we balance skill development with the fun of game play. This helps them test their improving skills while enjoying the process. A typical practice starts with overspeed edgework drills designed to push players to play fast while staying on their edges. The more comfortable players are on their edges, the more confident they become at higher speeds. These drills hit both inside and outside edges.

 

Next, we move on to our core skill drills, each of which integrates multiple skills. Every drill includes edgework, change of direction, and puck skills—whether it’s puck handling, multi-pass, one-touch passing, or shooting. These drills make up the bulk of our on-ice time.

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Finally, we wrap up each session with a 3v3 scrimmage to reward players for their hard work and give them a chance to tie all the skills together in a game-like environment.