Elite Hockey Development

ehd_logo_395Elite Hockey Development (EHD) was formed to help develop each player’s skating and skills giving them a better understanding of the game of hockey. At EHD, we believe that proper INSTRUCTION, TECHNIQUE, and REPETITION, along with our creative teaching methods, are the key towards each player’s overall development. Our staff is committed to ensuring that all players receive detailed individual instruction during all programs to get the maximum learning experience allowing them to leave our camp feeling positive and confident. Our EHD programs are sure to fulfill the needs of all players, regardless of their ability level. Our instructors take great pride in teaching from a player’s perspective, developing each individual player to achieve their highest standard of play. We look forward to working with your child to help them to get out of their comfort zone, expand their limitations, and be the best they can be, while having fun playing the great game of hockey.

Spring & Summer 2016 – Session Dates and Cost

  • Session 1 (Power Skating):  $185 (9 Sessions), April 9th – June 4th
  • Session 2 (Stick Handling, Passing, Shooting): $185 (9 Sessions), June 11th – August 13th
  • Both Sessions: $325
  • Walk-ons are always welcome: $25
Kurt Mallett, Skills and Skating Specialist
Kurt played 4 yrs of collegiate hockey, where he earned the honor of All American his senior year. Kurt also played 6 yrs of professional hockey between the ECHL & IHL, before retiring to be a professional coach. Kurt is a skills expert who has developed and run skill sessions for several organization over the last 10 years. He has established a reputation for significantly improving player skills through an innovative, fast pace skills progression program.

Preston Callander Preston’s hockey knowledge and hardworking style of play translates to his expert teaching and coaching skills. As a former UNH hockey captain, Preston lead the Wildcats to 2 Hockey East Championships and 2 Frozen Four appearances. Preston also played 4yrs of Professional Hockey with a 3 year stint in the German Elite League and 1 season in the ECHL with the Florida Everblades. Preston is excited to bring his expertise of skating and stride development to Elite Hockey Development “EHD”. GET THE EDGE!

EHD Coaches


Adam Nicholas
University Lowell Skills Coach

Scott Borek
UNH Associate Head Coach

Tom Nolan
Current NHL Scout for the Nashville Predators

Brent Tyler
Former University Maine Defensemen

Dan O’Connell
Former University Lowell player and 15 year Pro in Europe

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Introductory Skill Clinics

The Rinks at Exeter is pleased to offer Spring/Summer Skill Development Clinics for Mites thru Bantams and Girls U-10 thru U-14 playing levels.

Each program focuses on the importance of mastering skills through proper instruction, repetition, intensity and most importantly, consistent practice. Unlike most summer development options that try to improve players over a 5-7 day period, our specialized clinics will run weekly, ensuring that skills are instructed and mastered through consistent practice over an extended period of time.

Spring & Summer Clinics

Power Skating

Skating requires a lot of practice and is more important than all other hockey skills. It must be focused on individually to show significant improvement. Power skating is designed to improve the skating ability of hockey players of all ages.

Stick Handling, Passing, and Shooting

The focus of this clinic is improving puck control, passing and shooting. Players will improve puck control through fast paced specifically designed drills.