The Brendon Oreto Hockey School

At the Brendon Oreto Hockey School, we are committed to providing young male and female hockey players with an exciting and challenging environment to prepare for their upcoming hockey season. Our roster of high-caliber coaches deliver expertly crafted on-ice sessions tailored to the developmental needs of players at all levels, from Novice to first-year Bantam, for the 2025 hockey season. All proceeds from the hockey school support the Brendon Oreto Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families who face financial challenges in covering equipment and registration fees for their children.

Hockey School Schedule

Hockey School Monday, September 8 - Saturday, September 13, 2025

Group A (7 and under) Monday - Friday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Game on Saturday 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Group B Monday - Friday 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM Game Saturday 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Group C Monday - Friday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Game Saturday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Group D Monday - Friday 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM Game Saturday 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Age Groupings

Our program offers on-ice instruction for all participants from Monday to Friday, with each group receiving 1 hour of ice time daily. Saturday is reserved for a Fun Game Day, allowing players to showcase their skills in a friendly and enjoyable setting.

The groupings are designed to enhance player development and are as follows:

Group A: 7 & Under

Led by the FHS and LHHS Girls teams and their coaches, Doug Marion and Scott Bowland, this group focuses on the fundamentals of hockey, including:

• Skating Skills Development

  • Stride development, crossovers, pivots, starting, stopping, and turning.

• Puck Handling Skills

  • Passing, receiving, puck control, and shooting.

Groups B, C, & D: 8 & Over

For players aged 8 and older, we offer three groupings of approximately 30 players each, organized by birth date from youngest to oldest. The coaching staff tailors sessions to help players excel in:

• Skating Skills Development

  • Stride development, crossovers, pivots, starting, stopping, and turning.

• Puck Handling Skills

  • Passing, receiving, puck control, and shooting.

• Shooting Techniques

  • Accuracy, control, velocity, and shooting form.

• Goaltender-Specific Instruction

  • One-on-one coaching for goalies is provided whenever possible, and coaches are encouraged to bring goaltenders with them.

Grouping and Communication

Once all applications are received, players will be grouped by birth date. A detailed email will be sent to all applicants before the program begins, informing players and parents of their group assignments.

Equipment Donations

If you have any new or gently used hockey equipment to donate, please bring it to the rink during hockey school. Donations will support the Brendon Oreto Foundation, helping other players access the gear they need to enjoy the sport.

This program is designed to enhance skills, build confidence, and foster a love for hockey in all participants. We can’t wait to see you on the ice!

Meet Our 2025 Volunteer “All-Star” Coaches

We are deeply grateful to our dedicated volunteer coaches who bring expertise, enthusiasm, and mentorship to the program.

• Peter Murphy – STU Lady Tommies

• Rob Hennigar – UNB Men’s Varsity Coach

• Scott Bowland – Leo Hayes High School Girls

• Craig Langille – Leo Hayes High School Men

• Matt Astle – FHS Men

• Doug Marion – FHS Ladies

• Dan Lacenaire – École Sainte-Anne Men