H3 Hockey Development

Traveling the Backroads to Bridge Street: John Anagnost (WSYR-TV) — Hockey is the coolest game on earth. It’s a fast-paced sport that tends to leave most of its players behind once they reach a certain age. Just don’t tell that to 95-y…

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Team USA brings Johnny Gaudreau’s children in for the team picture on Johnny Jr.’s 2nd birthday 🥹

This Presidents Day, book a private or group lesson with H3 Hockey Development and take a step forward in your game while helping the rink move forward too. Every dollar supports the Rally for the Rink fundraiser, helping ensure this ice is here for you to train and develop for years to come.

February 16 | 10:45 AM–1:45 PM
-30 minute 1 on 1 or small group(2-8 players) plus 30 minutes of open skill time included pre or post lesson

Spots are first come, first serve basis and must be confirmed.

For booking and pricing, please email:
[email protected](Include lesson type, player age, and focus skill area)

*After email confirmation, you will be sent your lesson time slot between 10:45am-1:45pm.
*ALL Money will go to the Rink Fundraiser

Three Rivers Athletic Complex

Parents,

Here’s some truth. Hockey is amazing. Not because of rankings, trophies, or team names, but because of the smiles, the joy, the rush of the game, and the love kids feel when they step on the ice. That spark, that pure excitement, is everything. When it’s gone, nothing else matters.

Right now, the end of the season and upcoming tryout season feels like a hurricane. The hype, the chatter, the comparisons, the travel, the tiers, it is chaos off the ice. Too often, that chaos leaks onto the ice. Kids feel it. Parents feel it. And suddenly, the game stops being fun.

So here’s some important advice… turn the noise off. Mute it completely. Don’t listen to what other parents say. Don’t chase rankings, labels, or team names. Instead, listen to your heart. More importantly, listen to your child.

Build from joy. Build from passion. Let the love of the game be the foundation. When kids are excited, smiling, and having fun, development happens naturally. Hard work doesn’t feel like a chore. Skill, toughness, and confidence grow without pressure, step by step, shift by shift, one practice at a time. That’s how players truly get better.

Your child is thriving when they’re challenged and still smiling. That’s the sweet spot. That’s when they’re hooked. That’s when growth happens without burnout. Hard work, skill, and hockey IQ all matter, but if the smile isn’t there, none of it sticks.

Private lessons, skill clinics, camps, Off-Ice Training… they are all good. Every one of them can be valuable. Think of them as tools added to a development toolbox. Used at the right time, for the right reasons, they can help a player grow. But without a smile, that toolbox might as well be left open, just waiting to be knocked over. Joy keeps everything steady. Joy makes the tools work.

Play at the right level. Not the highest level. Not the easiest level. Not the team with the flashiest name or coolest swag. The right level is where your child gets the puck, gets ice time, takes shots, and builds confidence. All while being challenged, pushed just enough outside their comfort zone to grow. If they dominate, you’ll know when it’s time to push. Until then, stay local. Stay where the reps are. Stay where development is natural and fun. Good players always get found.

You’ll know when it’s time to push, when to start ‘training’, when workouts make sense, when camps and clinics are the right fit. And even then, it should come with a smile. If the joy is gone, step back and reset. That’s not quitting, that’s protecting the game.

It’s okay to get cut. It’s okay to not make the team. For some kids, that’s actually better than making a roster where they won’t play, won’t touch the puck, and won’t grow. Development happens on the ice, not on the bench. Environment matters more than labels, rankings, or hype.

Hockey is a rollercoaster. The ride gets more intimidating as kids get older. But the ride should always start with joy. Step by step. Shift by shift. Build from passion. Work hard when it’s time to work hard. Smile when it’s time to smile. Protect the love of the game.

Every day on the ice is a chance to fall in love with hockey all over again. Don’t let the noise ruin it.

Head-Heart-Hustle

David is a kind, big-hearted Mite player from Baldwinsville, proudly skating with the Lysander Youth Hockey Association. Known for his sportsmanship, infectious smile, and love for the game, David’s courage in facing his battle with cancer has inspired his teammates, coaches, and the entire CNY hockey community. His strength reminds everyone that the true heart of a hockey player isn’t just found on the ice, it’s in the way he faces life’s toughest challenges with hope and determination. #59

We know many CNY families have considered giving hockey a try but are worried about the cost. Here’s a perfect opportunity to see if your child loves the sport, with no equipment costs! Great for first time players curious about the game….btw it’s the best game!

https://ltpnhl.leagueapps.com/events/4722978-lysander-youth-hockeyme

Five local hockey professionals will face off against Central New York youth hockey teams in the Future Stars Showcase fundraiser for the Three Rivers Athletic Complex (TRAC) on Sunday, Aug. 24 from 3 to 7 p.m.

Joel Farabee (Calgary Flames), Luke Tuch (Montreal Canadiens), Thomas Harley (Dallas Stars), Roman Schmidt (Tampa Bay Lightning) and Eamon Powell (Charlotte Checkers) will form a team to play against area youth players to raise money for TRAC. Six different youth hockey teams will play 15-minute mini games against the pros during the 90-minute showcase.

Following the showcase, all in attendance will have the opportunity to meet with the professional players for autographs and photos.

Tickets to the fundraiser will be available at the door for $10 per adult and $5 per kid

The Future Stars Showcase is supported by MOST

Three Rivers Athletic Complex, home to the Lysander Youth Hockey Association and Baldwinsville High School hockey team, is a nonprofit organization governed by the volunteers that utilize the complex. All funds raised during the Future Stars Showcase will benefit TRAC. The complex is located at 2725 West Entry Road in Baldwinsville.