About Us
We’re more than a training program—we’re a community dedicated to developing the next generation of hockey champions.
Who we are
Elevating the Next Generation of Hockey Players.
Commit to the challenge. Define your game.
Next Challenge Hockey is an international summer development program designed for young ice hockey players who are ready to push their limits and elevate their performance. Based in Ottawa, Canada, our camp combines elite coaching, high-performance training, and a supportive boarding-school environment where athletes build confidence, independence, lifelong friendships, and the skills needed to advance their game on and off the ice.
Our Vision
To create a world-class summer hockey experience where athletes grow not only as players, but as confident, independent young people. We aim to connect global talent with Canadian hockey excellence, building pathways that inspire lifelong development, cultural understanding, and a true passion for the game. Our vision is a program where hard work, teamwork, and fun come together to shape athletes who are prepared for their next challenge.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide athletes from around the world with a high-performance summer camp experience that blends elite hockey development, meaningful friendships, cultural immersion, and the fun of an Ottawa summer. Through expert coaching, high-tempo practices, competitive games against local Ottawa teams, and supportive boarding-school living, we help players elevate their skills, build independence, and enjoy every moment of their hockey journey.
Our Core Values
ELITE SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Focused camp training program designed to elevate skating, shooting, puck control, and overall game IQ, all while keeping the experience fun and rewarding.
EXPERT COACHING & MENTORSHIP
Learn from experienced coaches with professional, NCAA, U-Sports and competitive backgrounds who bring high-performance teaching to every camp session.
COMPETITIVE EDGE & EXPOSURE
Small-group drills, high-tempo battle stations, situational decision-making exercises, and scrimmages against local Ottawa teams create a true North American hockey experience. Players learn to compete harder, think quicker, react under pressure, protect the puck, win battles.
FAST-PACED TRAINING
High-energy camp sessions that maximize ice time, increase repetitions, and keep athletes moving from start to finish. With small training groups, coaches are able to give each athlete individual attention, ensuring personalized feedback and real improvement.
Meet Our Founders & Program Leadership
Dummy Coach IV
Program DirectorFormer professional player with 15+ years of coaching experience at elite levels.
Dummy Coach III
Program DirectorFormer professional player with 15+ years of coaching experience at elite levels.
Dummy Coach II
Program DirectorFormer professional player with 15+ years of coaching experience at elite levels.
Dummy Coach
Program DirectorFormer professional player with 15+ years of coaching experience at elite levels.
Facilities
Our Home:
The Heart of Canadian Hockey
Next Challenge Hockey is proudly based in Ottawa, a city steeped in Canadian hockey tradition. Our athletes train in professional-grade arenas and utilize modern off-ice facilities, ensuring they have the best tools to refine their game. This dynamic setting provides more than just ice time; it’s an opportunity for international players to live the North American hockey lifestyle and compete in the birthplace of the game.
Why Join Us
Why Choose
Next Challenge Hockey?
More than a camp—it’s a pathway.
We offer a holistic development model that prepares you for your next level, on and off the ice.
EXPERT COACHES
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SMART TRAINING
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GLOBAL CHANCE
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TOP FACILITIES
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Ready to start!
Register for Summer Programs
Get ready for the 2026 Summer Program. Register now to secure your spot in our youth hockey programs.
Develop your skills, make new friends, and experience the thrill of the game with Junior Tigers.