Skate Faster. Stay Faster.
For nearly three decades, NTC has trained hockey players on the skating treadmill — and it’s still one of the most powerful tools in the game for building real, lasting speed. It’s the foundation everything else gets built on.
Who is this for?
Athletes age 4 and up, beginner to elite. Wherever your athlete is right now, this is where their development starts.
What your athlete will work on
- —Maximum skating speed — and how to hold onto it under pressure
- —Stride mechanics — the push, the extension, the recovery
- —Skating with their head up at full speed, so they can read the play, not just chase it
- —Balance, edge control, and the lower-body strength every elite skater needs
How it works
Every session is coached one-on-one, right on the treadmill. Your athlete gets real-time corrections and feedback — so they feel the difference in that session, not weeks later. Every result is tracked, and at Week 6 you’ll sit down with your athlete and their NTC coach for a full Progress Scorecard review, so you can see exactly what’s changed and why.
What you can expect
Athletes who train consistently see real, measurable gains in their skating speed and mechanics within their first 10 sessions. This isn’t a guess. It’s a process — and it works.
Your athlete’s first step starts with one session.
Fill out the form to request your Assessment Session
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Frequently Asked Questions
We specialize in off-ice training — Skating Treadmill, Dryland, and Shooting & Puck Control. Athletes can use their session packages for any or all of these programs.
No — the assessment is optional to see how your player fits and get personalized feedback. If you already know you want to train, you can purchase a full package instead.
A full-length training session in your chosen program. Coaches will evaluate performance, take notes/video as needed, and provide personalized feedback.
It depends on the program:
- Skating Treadmill: Wear full lower-body hockey gear (everything from the waist down that you’d wear in a game).
- Shooting & Puck Control: Wear gym clothes and bring your hockey gloves and stick.
- Dryland Training: Wear gym clothes, running shoes, and comfortable athletic wear. Bring water.
We offer 10, 20, 30, and 40-session packages, valid for 12 months, with full flexibility to use sessions however you choose across our three programs.
You’ll receive an online booking account where you can schedule sessions, manage your bookings, and purchase future packages — all in one place.
Westwood Arena, Etobicoke, Ontario
I just wanted to say thank you. I have been really impressed with Dan’s treadmill training and was even more impressed watching the off-Ice training for a few minutes yesterday. I went onto your website to learn more and found your website to be an abundance of amazing information and very user friendly. I look forward to continued success
-Martine
Assessment and Program Design Session
This is not a drop-in session or a casual tryout.
This is for players who are ready to start an NTCHOCKEY training program now.
An NTC HOCKEY Assessment & Program Design Session is the first step in beginning structured training with our coaching team.
What Happens During this Session:
- Your player participates in a skating treadmill session while being evaluated by our coaches to assess skating mechanics and efficiency
- Immediate coaching feedback, including video analysis, and establishment of clear player development goals
- At the conclusion of the session, coaches review key observations and make clear program recommendations
- Parent registers for the recommended training program and begins booking sessions
Next Steps-
Submit the form below to request an NTC HOCKEY Assessment & Program Design Session.
A member of our coaching team will contact you within 48 hours.
Already Ready to Train?
Purchase a full training package now. Assessments are included in onboarding for package buyers.
Skate Faster. Stay Faster.
For nearly three decades, NTC has trained hockey players on the skating treadmill — and it’s still one of the most powerful tools in the game for building real, lasting speed. It’s the foundation everything else gets built on.
Who is this for?
Athletes age 4 and up, beginner to elite. Wherever your athlete is right now, this is where their development starts.
What your athlete will work on
- —Maximum skating speed — and how to hold onto it under pressure
- —Stride mechanics — the push, the extension, the recovery
- —Skating with their head up at full speed, so they can read the play, not just chase it
- —Balance, edge control, and the lower-body strength every elite skater needs
How it works
Every session is coached one-on-one, right on the treadmill. Your athlete gets real-time corrections and feedback — so they feel the difference in that session, not weeks later. Every result is tracked, and at Week 6 you’ll sit down with your athlete and their NTC coach for a full Progress Scorecard review, so you can see exactly what’s changed and why.
What you can expect
Athletes who train consistently see real, measurable gains in their skating speed and mechanics within their first 10 sessions. This isn’t a guess. It’s a process — and it works.
Your athlete’s first step starts with one session.
Scroll up to fill out the form and request your Assessment Session
Frequently Asked Questions
We specialize in off-ice training — Skating Treadmill, Dryland, and Shooting & Puck Control. Athletes can use their session packages for any or all of these programs.
No — the assessment is optional to see how your player fits and get personalized feedback. If you already know you want to train, you can purchase a full package instead.
A full-length training session in your chosen program. Coaches will evaluate performance, take notes/video as needed, and provide personalized feedback.
It depends on the program:
- Skating Treadmill: Wear full lower-body hockey gear (everything from the waist down that you’d wear in a game).
- Shooting & Puck Control: Wear gym clothes and bring your hockey gloves and stick.
- Dryland Training: Wear gym clothes, running shoes, and comfortable athletic wear. Bring water.
We offer 10, 20, 30, and 40-session packages, valid for 12 months, with full flexibility to use sessions however you choose across our three programs.
You’ll receive an online booking account where you can schedule sessions, manage your bookings, and purchase future packages — all in one place.
Westwood Arena, Etobicoke, Ontario
I just wanted to say thank you. I have been really impressed with Dan’s treadmill training and was even more impressed watching the off-Ice training for a few minutes yesterday. I went onto your website to learn more and found your website to be an abundance of amazing information and very user friendly. I look forward to continued success
-Martine