NHL/NHLPA FIRST SHIFT
Introducing the NHL/NHLPA First Shift.
Thousands of children across Ontario will have the chance to fall in love with hockey this season thanks to the First Shift program. A number of programs will be held across OMHA centres over the fall and winter in the upcoming season.
First introduced in 2014 as a pilot project, the First Shift program is a learn-to-play hockey program designed for kids aged 6-10 who are new to the game. To-date, more than 15,500 Canadian boys and girls have been introduced to Canada’s game through the First Shift, with many programs filling up on the first day of registration.
With an emphasis on fun, the First Shift allows participants to easily try hockey for $299, which includes enrolment for a six-week, on-ice curriculum and head-to-toe Bauer Hockey equipment that each child can keep.
Playing hockey allows kids to learn teamwork and leadership skills, inspire hard work and dedication and the experience of being involved in a community. The core values and lessons taught help to develop good citizens and healthy athletes.
The First Shift covers a vast area of routines, games and activities that will be beneficial to the participant’s enjoyment of the program and experience as a hockey player. All drills are run in small groups and focus on a variety of skills throughout each session.
More Info here.
First Shift Sign Up - OPENS JUNE 2, 2025
The NHL/NHLPA First Shift is open to children ages 6-10*, who have never previously enrolled in minor hockey within Canada or the NHL/NHLPA First Shift program.
*For 2025: To be eligible to participate, children must be born between January 1, 2015 and May 1, 2020.
FALL Session Sign-up
Important Registration Information
To register, you must have an HCR account — we recommend creating one in advance.
Please note:
A) Participants may only be registered for one program. Please ensure you select the correct program during registration.
B) Children who have previously participated in the First Shift program or have been registered with a Local Hockey Association are not eligible. For questions, contact:[email protected].
C) No transfers will be permitted between June 2 and June 8.
More Info and to Register with Hockey Canada click here
Already have an HCR Account then,
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