learn to play
2026 Learn to Play-Session #2
Glacier Hockey Association is excited to partner with the Seattle Kraken NHL© franchise in offering NHL & NHLPA Learn to Play programming. Players are introduced to the fundamentals of skating before progressing to stick handling, passing, and shooting.
Ages
Learn to play hockey (ages 5 to 9) teaches players basic skating and hockey skills in a fun, safe environment.
When
8 week session
January 6 - February 26
Where
Stumptown Ice Den
715 Wisconsin Ave
Whitefish, MT 59937
Practices
Tuesdays and Thursdays
5:00-5:45pm
Cost
KRAKEN LEARN TO PLAY - $350
(Gear included with Registration)
GHA LEARN TO PLAY - $250
Neck laceration protection requirement
USA Hockey mandates neck laceration protection for all players under 18, including those in youth, girls, and junior classifications, as well as for on-ice officials under 18, effective August 1, 2024.
This applies to both games and practices.
Please make sure your player has one, they will not be allowed on the ice without it.
Prerequisit
- Graduation from a Learn to Skate program (basic level 4 skills desired; Minimum of basic 3 skills passed).
*Learn to Skate offered by Glacier Skate Academy
- Players that are proficient in skating may bypass Learn to Skate. Instructors may recommend that a player return to Learn to Skate if more skating instruction is required for their development
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS
Reach out to our Hockey Director or Executive Director with any questions or concerns:
2026 Learn to Play-Session #2
Kids learn these skills through fun skating drills and games taught by our certified USA Hockey coaches.
Practices are:
5:00-5:45pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays
8 week session (Jan 6 -Feb 26).
FOR A SECOND ROUND OF LEARN TO PLAY (Player has already completed at least 1 Session of Learn to Play and has their own equipment)
Players will need a current 2025-2026 USA Hockey Membership to register.
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