HOCKEY TRAINING THAT WORKS!

A fun and competitive environment to teach kids hockey.

NF programs and Hockey Camps focus on improving and accelerating individual skill development, on-ice fitness and conditioning, and team concepts. We specialize in March Break Camps, Summer Camps, Development Camps, Pre-tryout Camps, and private training for ages 5 to 13.

CAMPS & TRAINING

What’s included

A fun and memorable experience
Lunch served on Friday
Evaluation
3 hours of ice time per day
Instructor led off-ice activities

Siblings: $60 discount using discount code: SIBLING27. ONE DISCOUNT of $60 only. Discount does not apply if your child is a goalie. Goalie registration will open in May 2027.

Blue Mountain Summer Camp

$599+tax · Ice time: 15 hours

At our summer camp players will develop core skills. Significant time is spent working on skating, stickhandling, and shooting. Kids are always competing for the NF Cup. And of course, Friday is always Sloppy Joe Day.

Where: Central Park Arena, 85 Paterson St, Collingwood, ON L9Y 3N3
Pop up camp for two weeks, only - August 9 & August 16

CAMP

AUGUST 9

AUGUST 16

Senior Camp
2013-2016 (rep players)

Intermediate Camp
2017-2018 (select and rep players)

Junior Camp
2019-2020 (minimum of 2 seasons played)

*Players are matched up with similarly skilled players in competitive situations

Spring Teams

$769+hst

Light it up with our spring teams. Join with friends, make new friends, meet new coaches. Have fun and develop your game.

Each team gets 3 practices, 2 tournaments, and uniforms.

Join a team

Private Training

Instruction - $150+HST for 50 minutes

Specialized sessions focus on shooting, striding, agility, stick handling, and conditioning and fitness. These sessions also focus on correcting poor habits.

Up to 8 skaters. The total cost is divided by the number of skaters.

Book private training

Team Training

NF Hockey offers busy volunteer coaches the opportunity to work with Phil to improve player skills throughout the season. Phil offers skills development practices that focus on one or more of skating, stickhandling, passing, and shooting.

The instruction fee is $150+HST for 50 minutes. For the most part, teams use their own ice time for team training.

Email Alison 416-824-8379

Fall & Winter

NF runs player development programs for both the Hornets and Rangers throughout the entire season! If you are a coach who is interested in booking training sessions for your team, please reach out via email to alison@northernfreezehockey.com.

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“He looked forward to getting up and going every morning. Everything was so well thought out and organized. The Northern Freeze Cup was a fantastic way to finish off the week. I also certainly appreciated not having to pack his lunch 😊 He is already looking forward to attending next summer in Blue Mountain (and he said he wants to go to a camp in Oakville too!) - and for him to say that about any camp is a big deal!!!”

— THE NEWTON FAMILY, CLARKSBURG

“It’s amazing that our son mainly learned the game in Singapore, and with the support of NF Hockey Camps, was able to come back to Canada and make a rep team”

— THE DAVIS FAMILY, COLLINGWOOD

THE NF APPROACH

NF Hockey is known for providing a focused and positive training environment. This type of training environment ensures that students have the best opportunity to learn.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

Before stepping out onto the ice our instruction team has prepared all on ice-sessions. Our instructors communicate with students at the beginning of each hour to make them aware of the purpose and focus of each session.

Once players are situated on the ice the learning begins. Instructors take time to explain drills to the group. Explanations are then followed by perfect instructor demonstrations. This effective teaching approach gives students the opportunity to listen and watch. Players then attempt the drill while instructors individually provide corrective advice and positive encouragement.

An NF Hockey instructor explaining a drill

“I believe it’s important to relate to players and use creative methods to motivate and get the most out of them in training sessions. Training emphasis is on proper technique, high repetition, and speed variation which transfers into confident use of skill and creativity in games.”

— PHIL SIMEON, OWNER & LEAD INSTRUCTOR, NF HOCKEY

HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY

After spending time at NF Hockey kids leave our training and camps with improved skills and fitness, confidence and self awareness.

ORIGIN

Phil Simeon started NF Hockey also known as Northern Freeze in 2001. After spending many years working in camps across North America, including Minnesota, California, Massachusetts, Illinois, Wisconsin, PEI, and of course Toronto, Phil wanted to establish a hockey camp that reflected his personal experience and training philosophy.

The first camps took place in Eagle River, Wisconsin. A hockey hotbed in America's mid-west. Since that time NF Hockey camps have taken place in Illinois, Toronto, Oakville, and Burlington.

PHILOSOPHY

Healthy player development is at the core of our training philosophy. Players attending our programs have a fulsome experience. After spending time with our team kids leave our training and camps with improved skills and fitness, confidence and self awareness. That often translates into improved performance in practices and games.

ABOUT PHIL SIMEON

Phil Simeon is the Owner and Lead Instructor of NF Hockey. He established the program in 2001 and brings over 25 years of hockey training and development experience.

A love of hockey led Phil Simeon to start NF Hockey. He enjoys creating fun and competitive environments to teach kids. His favorite thing about hockey is the speed and flow of the game. His most memorable hockey moments have come with NF Hockey - helping students reach their goal of getting to the next level.

Phil has taught programs across North America. He played hockey at the University of PEI in the competitive AUS division. Prior to that he played with the Caledon Canadians of the former Metro Junior A. He also coached three seasons of university hockey at the Royal Military College in Kingston.

NF programs are created by Phil and focus on improving and accelerating individual skill development, on-ice fitness and conditioning and team concepts. Phil has a BA from UPEI and a MPA degree from Queen's University.

“I started NF Hockey as a way to share my love of hockey with others. The rewards of seeing kids learn new skills and helping them to use hockey as a way to improve their confidence are just some of the reasons that keep me inspired every day.”

— PHIL SIMEON, FOUNDER, NF HOCKEY

BIRTHPLACE

Weston, Ontario

HEIGHT

5 ' 9"

SHOOTS

Left

FAVORITE PRE-GAME MEAL

Chicken & Rice

FAVORITE NHL PLAYER

Martin St. Louis

INSTRUCTORS

Corrective advice and positive encouragement. NF Hockey Instructors are passionate about hockey and about developing happy, healthy players.

Piper Thompson

Piper is a Hockey Canada D1 Certified Coach with a passion for power skating and edge control. With 9 years of coaching experience, currently the Burlington Barracudas U13A Head Coach and the lead development instructor for Northern Freeze Hockey; she is sure to get your skater to the next level!

Piper’s Coaching Philosophy: I begin by correcting balance, edges and stride. Once we have achieved the proper technique, we focus on speed and efficiency throughout each functional movement; while creating a fun and developmentally structured learning environment.

Number: 96 · Birthplace: Oakville, Ontario · Height: 5’2 · Shoots: Left · Pre-Game Meal: Chicken, Quinoa and Veggies · Favourite NHL Player: Trevor Zegrass

Rylee Kogon

Rylee is a longtime Oakville hockey player who played for the Oakville Rangers for 10 years. Having participated in our camps and skates as a player, Rylee now brings all he has learned to Northern Freeze. He has been working for Northern Freeze for 4 years as apart of the Blue Mountain Camp, Future Prospects Program, Northern Freeze Summer Team, and more.

Number: 19 · Birthplace: Oakville, Ontario · Height: 5’9 · Shoots: Right · Pre-Game Meal: Chicken Pasta · Favourite Player: Brock Boeser

Kian Venter

Kian has been skating since he was three and played hockey for the Oakville Rangers at a AA/AAA level. He has been working with Northern Freeze for 2 years doing the Blue Mountain camp and Future Prospects program. Also, he used to be a member of our camps taking part in our first Blue Mountain camp, as well as participating in pre-tryout, power skating, and other development programs.

Number: 6 · Birthplace: Oakville, Ontario · Height: 6'4 · Shoots: Right · Pregame meal: Protein smoothie · Favourite Player: William Nylander

Tyler Colwill

Tyler has been playing for the Oakville Rangers since he was five years old. Growing up Tyler participated in our NF programs. Over the last couple of seasons he has been a part of many Northern Freeze camps, skates and the elite prospects program. Tyler’s love for the game of hockey does not end there, over the last two years he has refereed nearly 300 games. Tyler’s sense of humour and ability to work with students one on one, ensures that everyone is having a great time. Improving while having fun is what hockey is all about.

Number: 7 · Birthplace: Hamilton, Ontario · Height: 5’9 · Shoots: Right · Pregame Meal: chicken, rice and vegetables · Favourite player: Patrice Bergeron

Ava McKay

Ava has been playing for the Oakville Hornets since she was seven years old. She has been working with Northern Freeze for four years including summer camps and skates with the Oakville Hornets and Rangers.

Number: 97 · Birthplace: Oakville, Ontario · Height: 5’7 · Shoots: Left · Pregame meal: chicken and rice · Favourite player: Mitch Marner

Rachel Hamburg

Rachel has played hockey since she was six years old, playing for the Oakville Hornets her entire hockey career. She has been working with Northern Freeze for three years doing the Blue Mountain Camp and Oakville Hornets and Rangers skates.

Number: 9 · Birthplace: Oakville, Ontario · Height: 5’8 · Shoots: Right · Pregame meal: Pasta and meat sauce · Favourite player: Nick Suzuki and Natalie Spooner

Ryan O’Connell

Ryan has been playing hockey since he was four years old. Growing up Ryan participated in our NF camps and development programs. Over the last three years he has worked with NF in the Blue Mountain Camps and our Ranger’s Future Prospects Program.

Number: 6 · Birthplace: Oakville, Ontario · Height: 5’11 · Shoots: Right · Pregame meal: chicken and rice · Favourite player: Nick Suzuki

Emma Whalen

Emma has been playing hockey for the Oakville Hornets since she was 6 years old. She has been working with NF hockey for 3 years at summer camps and development camps for the Oakville Hornets and used to attend NF summer camps as a kid!

Hannah Birtch

Hannah has played hockey for the Oakville Hornets since she was seven years old. She has been working with Northern Freeze for four years including our summer camps and development skates.

Number: 27 · Birthplace: Stratford, Ontario · Height: 5’6 · Shoots: Right · Pregame meal: Smoothies · Favourite player: Erik Karlsson & Brianne Jenner

Connor Wyville

Connor has been playing hockey since he was four years old, and has been a goalie since he was six. He currently plays for the Wasaga Beach Stars. He attended Northern Freeze for several years and is now going into his second year of instructing.

Number: 1 and 31 · Birthplace: Kingston, Ontario · Height: 5’6 · Catches: Left · Shoots: Right · Pregame meal: Spaghetti · Favourite player: Carey Price

Miller Black

Miller is in his 7th year of AAA hockey playing with the U16 North Central Predators. Miller has volunteered with NF Camp in previous years, as well as participated in the camp for several years. He is excited to share his knowledge, skill and experience with the younger players.

Number: 4 · Height: 5’10 · Shoots: Left · Favorite NHL player: Patrick Kane

Landon Tardif

Landon has been playing hockey since he was 3 years old. He Currently plays for the Wasaga Beach Stars. Landon attended Northern Freeze camp for 6 years and Is going into his second year of Instructing.

Number: 11 · Height: 5’6 · Shoots: Right · Favourite NHL Player: Auston Matthews

FAQS

What skills does NF Hockey focus on?

NF Hockey’s focus is on improving core skills and building player confidence. Skating, stickhandling, and shooting are the most important skills. Our highly trained and knowledgeable instructors spend significant time teaching and motivating your child to improve these skills.

How will my child improve at NF Hockey camps?

Doing drills correctly – taking some extra time at the beginning to do things the right way
Moving slow to fast – do the drill right then pick up the speed so it’s just like in a game
Building confidence – players feel great when they’ve trained hard to be ready for new challenges

What is the student to instructor ratio?

6 students to 1 instructor, sometimes it’s better than that depending on the camp.

What types of camps and training does NF Hockey offer?

Full day summer camps in Burlington, Oakville, and Blue Mountain
Specialized March Break Camps
Pre-tryout camps
Private and Team training
Spring/Summer/Fall/Winter Development Programs

What age groups and skill levels are appropriate for NF Hockey camps?

All of our camps have age and skill criteria which can be found on camp pages. Generally our camps are for competitive boys and girls between the ages of 7 – 13.

What does the cost of a full day camp registration include?

Our registration fee includes the cost of paying for fantastic instructors and maintaining a 6 to 1 ratio, 3 hours of ice time per day, lunch provided Thursday and Friday (that we make!), a jersey, and a player evaluation.

How will your child be motivated to improve?

The NF Hockey camp experience motivates players through personal and team challenges. Players earn recognition by working hard, doing drills really well, being a great teammate, winning races, winning the afternoon game, and for many other reasons. Players get to demonstrate, explain drills, receive jerseys to be ‘line leaders,’ and earn points through our many games, races, and activities.