2026 PREP HOLIDAY CLINIC

Monday, December 28 - Wednesday, December 30

Milton Academy, Milton MA

Designed for AAA-level players, our Prep Holiday Clinic offers a focused, competitive training environment, with each group limited to approximately 24 skaters and 4 goalies. Participation is by invitation only, following a review of submitted applications.

GROUP 1 | 2015–2016 Birth Years
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM

GROUP 2 | 2012–2014 Birth Years
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Interested in joining us? Please complete the application below.

THE DAILY EXPERIENCE

Each three-hour session combines classroom learning, off-ice preparation, and high-level on-ice instruction in a focused, competitive environment.

VIDEO & CLASSROOM SESSION | 30 MINUTES

Interactive discussions and video analysis centered on the day's focus.

PRE-ICE WARM-UP | 30 MINUTES

Functional movement, agility, and flexibility exercises designed to prepare players for on-ice training.

ON-ICE SKILL DEVELOPMENT | 80 MINUTES

Focused skating, passing, and puck-handling instruction led by Ian Moran (Neutral Zone) and Jon Lonsbury (Oates Hockey).

THREE DAYS. THREE AREAS OF FOCUS.

Each day begins with an interactive video and classroom session designed to build hockey IQ, improve decision-making, and prepare players for success on and off the ice. Sessions feature video analysis from the NHL, NCAA, and prep school programs.

DAY 1 | OFFENSIVE PRINCIPLES OF PLAY

Developing offensive awareness, decision-making, and an understanding of how to create scoring opportunities.

DAY 2 | DEFENSIVE PRINCIPLES OF PLAY

Strengthening defensive positioning, awareness, and decision-making without the puck.

DAY 3 | PREPARING FOR THE NEXT LEVEL

Exploring the importance of academics, character, work ethic, healthy lifestyle choices, and athletics, along with insight into the ISL and Catholic Conference school application processes.

CLINIC COACHES

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Paul Cannata, Director

34 Years of NCAA and Prep Coaching experience

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    David Cataruzolo

    Head Hockey and Baseball Coach, Roxbury Latin

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    Brian Phinney

    Head Hockey Coach and Associate Director of Admission, Belmont Hill

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    Larry Rooney

    Hockey Coach and Associate Director of Admissions and External Affairs, Catholic Memorial 

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    Dave Spinale

    Head Hockey Coach, Xaverian Brothers High School

  • Jim Gaudet

    Head Coach, Milton Academy

  • John Flaherty

    Head Coach, BC High School

  • David Hymovitz

    Head Coach, Thayer Academy

  • Dan McGoff

    Head Coach, Nobles and Greenough School

  • Ted Doolin

    Assistant Coach, BC High School

APPLICATION