THE NHL/NHLPA FIRST SHIFT HOCKEY PROGRAM

The NHL/NHLPA First Shift program is designed to ensure a positive experience for new-to-hockey families. We want families to experience the game at its best and take away any intimidation as it relates to equipment requirements, and/or rules of the game, remove potential safety concerns. Most importantly we want to provide an experience that is memorable and fun.

We believe in all hockey has to offer kids, their families and our communities. First Shift facilitates entry into hockey by offering a program that is ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, SAFE, and most importantly, FUN! We cannot wait to help your kids fall in love with hockey.

In BC, we have 24 Minor Hockey Associations that will be running First Shift programming out of their home rink during the 2022/23 hockey season.

WHAT DOES FIRST SHIFT INCLUDE?

  • Head-to-Toe BAUER equipment

  • Equipment fitting demonstration

  • Expert fit session and equipment distribution

  • Welcome event

  • 6 weeks, 1 session per week, 1 hour on a consistent day and time

  • Focus on fun and learn to play

  • Hockey Canada on-ice curriculum