Hyde Park Youth Hockey
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Learn to Play Hockey
Introduction to Hockey Skills
Ready to take the next step from skating to hockey? 🏒
Hyde Park Youth Hockey's Learn to Play Hockey program is designed for children who have developed a strong skating foundation and are ready to start learning the game of hockey.
In a fun, supportive environment, players will build confidence, develop fundamental hockey skills, make new friends, and—most importantly—have fun on the ice!
🏒 PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Ages: 4–10
Experience: Players should have completed at least one year of Learn to Skate or demonstrate basic skating proficiency
Season: November–March
Schedule: Thursdays at 6:00 PM & Saturdays at 10:00 AM
Session Length: 1 hour
Cost: $450
⭐ WHAT YOUR PLAYER WILL LEARN
Throughout the season, players will build confidence while developing essential hockey skills, including:
- Stopping in both directions
- Passing and puck control
- Agility and balance
- Edge control
- Hockey positioning and game awareness
- Teamwork and confidence on the ice
From their first puck touches to their first scrimmages, our goal is to help kids develop strong fundamentals while discovering a lifelong love of hockey.
🏒 WHAT TO EXPECT
Learn to Play is about development, confidence, and FUN!
Sessions will focus on age-appropriate drills and activities designed to keep players moving and engaged while teaching the fundamentals of hockey.
As players progress, coaches will begin incorporating more game-like situations and scrimmages so they can learn how to use their new skills while playing the game.
Every player develops at their own pace. Our goal is to challenge each child while making sure they leave the rink feeling successful and excited to come back.
💛 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE
Don't let the cost of hockey keep your child off the ice.
Visit our Financial Assistance Opportunities page to learn more.
👋 MEET YOUR COACH
Hi! I’m Heather Pierce, and I’m excited to be coaching Learn to Play Hockey this season.
I’m a Hyde Park mom of two, a 4-year-old son and a 1-year-old daughter, and hockey has been a big part of my life since I was young.
I started playing with Dorchester Youth Hockey before attending Shattuck-St. Mary’s School in Minnesota, where I continued developing as a player. I went on to play NCAA Division I hockey at Northeastern University from 2013–2017, while also studying American Sign Language.
Today, I work as an American Sign Language interpreter, a career I love because it allows me to help people connect.
As a coach, my goal is to create a positive and supportive environment where every player feels comfortable learning, growing, and having fun. We’ll focus on strong skating and hockey fundamentals while building confidence and a love for the game.
Most importantly, I want every player to feel challenged, encouraged, and excited to come back to the rink each week.
I can’t wait to get on the ice with your kids this season!
Questions for Coach Heather?
2026-2027
🥅 REQUIRED HOCKEY EQUIPMENT
For safety reasons, all Learn to Play participants must wear full hockey equipment.
Players will need:
HECC-approved hockey helmet with full face mask
Neck guard
Hockey jersey
Hockey socks
Hockey gloves
Hockey pants
Shoulder/chest pads
Elbow pads
Shin guards
Hockey jock or Jill
Hockey skates, properly sharpened
Junior hockey stick cut to the appropriate length
⚠️ Players without all required safety equipment will not be permitted on the ice.
New to hockey and not sure what equipment your player needs or how it should fit? Reach out, we're happy to help!
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