U8 / Intro Development
Confidence, skating basics, fun, balance, and introduction to team environment.
Silverbacks Ice Hockey Club
Silverbacks Teams
A structured age-group and senior pathway for developing hockey players.
Team Pathway
Silverbacks player placement is guided by age, ability, skating level, hockey experience, and development readiness.
01First Skate
02Learn to Skate
03Learn to Play
04Foundation Hockey
05Junior Teams
06Competitive Hockey
07Seniors / Leadership / Coaching / Officiating
U8U10U12U14U16U18U20 / Seniors
Player placement is guided by age, skating ability, hockey experience, and development readiness.
U10
Core skating, puck skills, teamwork, and game basics.
U12
Skill development, positioning, passing, shooting, and game understanding.
U14
Structured hockey habits, discipline, team systems, and competitive readiness.
U16
Game intelligence, physical preparation, speed, responsibility, and leadership.
U18
Competitive development, maturity, accountability, and senior pathway preparation.
U20 / Seniors
Senior club environment, competitive play, leadership, and long-term club involvement.
Girls’ and Women’s Hockey
Silverbacks supports inclusive participation and welcomes female players across beginner, junior, and senior pathways.
Team Placement
Team placement is handled through club assessment and age-group suitability. Players are guided into the correct environment for their development stage.
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