Elevate Your Skate

Elite hockey development and competitive spring hockey in the Ottawa Valley

Hockey Development in the Ottawa Valley

EDGE Performance Hockey is a youth hockey development organization based in Carleton Place, Ontario, serving families across the Ottawa Valley. Our programs focus on power skating, edge work, and progressive skill development for players born 2011 through 2020 (U7 to U15), with sessions running year-round at arenas across the Ottawa Valley.

Whether your player is lacing up for the first time or preparing for competitive spring hockey, our expert coaching staff and station-based training model deliver the individualized instruction that builds real, lasting improvement on the ice. We proudly serve players from Carleton Place, Almonte, Arnprior, Perth, Smiths Falls, Kanata, Stittsville, and communities throughout the Ottawa Valley.

Why EDGE Performance

Expert Coaching

Experienced instructors with extensive hockey experience and a true passion for the game deliver every session

Station-Based Training

Small-group stations maximize ice time and ensure every player gets individualized feedback.

All Ages & Levels

Programs for players born 2011–2020 following HEO age divisions, from first-time skaters to elite level players.

Competitive Spring Hockey

Spring teams compete in top tournaments across Ontario, building game experience and team chemistry.

What Parents Are Saying

Awesome program, kids loved it and couldn't wait until the next session. What a difference from first session to the last session, WOW! Can't wait til next year!

Lynda Finnigan

Finn really enjoyed the program. We were overall very impressed with the coaching!

Kellie Graves

Was such a great & fun Program! Thank you all so much!

Kait Moyes

Excellent job by all! It was great to see the young people out there honing their coaching skills. Fun for everyone and the boys skills improved too!

Connie Smith

Really impressive clinic! The kids are having a blast and the results are fun to watch! Very happy my boy enrolled this year!

Chris Charby

Shout out to the coaching staff for job well done. It makes 4 years my son has been struggling to stop on his left side and now he's able too. Each session he's skating stronger and with more confidence.

Matthew Westphalen

Elia had the best time and left with some new skills! Awesome program!

Taryn Card

Thank you! It was amazing!

Kenzie Coburn

It was a great program, was super impressed, see you next year!

Caitlyn Beute

Thank you! Amazing program!

Serena Dawn

Great job coaches. The boys had a blast and developed their skills even more!

Alexandria Rose

Latest News

August 2026

Drop-In Pickup Hockey All August — Two Age Groups, $15 a Skate

Fun, fast, and no commitment beyond the night you show up. Drop-in pickup hockey runs right through August — 3-on-3 and 4-on-4 play with constant puck touches, no systems, and no standing around. Each session is registered for individually at $15 a skate, so come to one or come to all. We have now split it into two age groups: born 2016–2018 (U9–U11) and born 2011–2013 (U14–U16). Saturday August 8 is a three-hour block at Carleton Place Arena 2 from 3:30 to 6:30 PM — $15 for one hour, $25 for two, $30 for all three. Payable by e-transfer to edge_performance@outlook.com. See every date and time or register now.

June 2026

Summer Player Development — Skills & Games for U7 through U15

Our Summer 2026 program runs August 3 to September 3 at Carleton Place Arenas 1 & 2. Each age group gets a weekly skills session focused on skating, edge work, and age-appropriate skill building, plus a weekly fun game to put it all into action. U7 and U9 skate weekends. U11, U13, and U15 get a weeknight skills session plus a Saturday game. All players receive an official EDGE Performance jersey. U7/U9: $270. U11/U13/U15: $450. Register now — spots are limited.

June 2026

NEW — Shooting & Puck Control Clinic This Summer

We're bringing something special to the summer lineup: a dedicated Shooting & Puck Control clinic for U11 through U15 players. These sessions are led by top local junior hockey players who bring real game experience and elite-level shot mechanics to the ice. Wrist shots, snap shots, one-timers, quick release, puck handling in traffic — this is the kind of instruction that's hard to find outside of elite camps. 5 sessions, 10 hours of ice, $300 flat. No jersey included — just pure skill work. See the full schedule or register now.

Spring

Summer

Summer Development — U7 Players

Sat & Sun mornings · 2 groups · Weeks 1–4

Born 2020–202110:00 – 11:00 AM

Summer Development — U9 Players

Sat & Sun midday · 2 groups · Weeks 1–4

Born 2018–201911:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Shooting & Puck Control Clinic

Tue & Fri evenings · Weeks 3–5

Born 2012–20177:30 – 9:30 PM

Pickup Hockey U9–U11 (Aug 10)

Monday, August 10 · 8:30 – 9:30 PM @ Carleton Place Arena 2

Born 2016–2018 (U9–U11)8:30 – 9:30 PM

Pickup Hockey (Aug 12)

Wednesday, August 12 · 7:30 – 8:30 PM @ Carleton Place Arena 2

Born 2011–2013 (U14–U16)7:30 – 8:30 PM

Winter Break

Winter Break Camp

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Winter Break Goalie Clinic

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March Break

March Break Clinic

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March Break Goalie Clinic

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