Investing in
Our Players
Investing in young athletes takes more than ice time.
Our partners bring expertise in training, nutrition, skill development, and performance to help our players grow both on and off the ice.
Together, we’re building stronger athletes and stronger people.
Player development goes far beyond time spent on the ice. At North Stars Hockey Academy, we believe young athletes grow best when they are supported by a complete development environment—one that nurtures their skills, confidence, and love of the game.
That’s why we partner with trusted professionals who bring specialized expertise in areas such as skating development, nutrition, mental performance, and athletic training. By surrounding our players with experienced mentors who share our commitment to growth, we’re able to provide opportunities that support both performance and long-term development.
Professional Partners
Perfect Skating
The building block of all On-Ice Movement. The Perfect Skating Program is a series of isometric platforms designed to enhance kinetic on-ice feel while discovering asymmetries in movement performance. Designed to focus on joint mobility, joint stability and whole body alignment, the Perfect Skating Program is built for athletes who are looking to restore Movement Efficiency while adding the performance gains of increased speed and agility.
Power Edge Pro
NO OTHER DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM IN THE WORLD HAS GRADUATED MORE PLAYERS TO THE NHL.
Power Edge Pro utilizes Reactive Countering Training™ (R.C.T.) to engage multiple motor skills simultaneously and develop a player’s small area game performance. All patterns are completed while maintaining puck control and are designed to provide 5x as many repetitions as standard drill based practices, leading to faster development of elite skills.
Rise Above Mental Performance
At Rise Above Mental Performance, we are committed to empowering athletes to overcome mental barriers, elevate performance, and achieve goals. Our personalized, evidence-based strategies, and unwavering support equip you with the tools and confidence to excel in your chosen field. Our intention is to help your success become not just a goal, but a reality. Together, we will rise above the challenges and set new standards for your performance.
Gold in the Net
Gold in the Net has revolutionized goalie training by combining expert coaching with innovative techniques tailored to each player’s unique strengths. Our programs focus on building core skills such as positioning, reflexes, and game awareness, while also developing the mental toughness needed to handle high-pressure situations. We are committed to helping goalies of all ages and skill levels achieve their full potential and become game-changing players in the world of ice hockey.
Tri-Nutrition Consulting
More info coming soon.
Kurtis Mucha Goalie Consulting
Quality over Quantity, Kurtis prefers to work with less goalies so that each athlete receives more one-on-one instruction. Building Relationships is Kurtis’ passion, He loves working with motivated athletes. One of his biggest rewards is the relationships he gets to build with the goalies and their families as everyone works to achieve their maximum potential.
Kurtis assumed the role as Director of Goalie Development at the Vimy Ridge Academy in Edmonton as well as the Goalie Development Coach of the Edmonton Oil Kings in the WHL. Kurtis has worked with the Spruce Grove Saints in the past and is currently with the Sherwood Park Crusaders of the AJHL. His coaching extends to many minor hockey associations in and around the Edmonton area.