Hockey
Improve your skate skills, puck control, and slapshots when you play and train on the NHL-sized indoor ice hockey rinks at The St. James.
Training & Instruction
Youth Learn to Play: Hockey
An introductory program designed to teach the core skills of hockey in a fun and supportive environment. Participants must have completed at least one Learn to Skate session.
Focus areas include:
- Skating
- Stick Handling
- Passing
- Shooting
Ages
4 - 18
Schedule
- Saturdays | 9:30 AM-10:30 AM
- Sundays | 8:00 AM-9:00 AM
- September 20th - December 14th
Clinics
Thanksgiving Skills Clinics
Our Thanksgiving Clinics offer players the chance to sharpen their game through a mix of specialized sessions—Power Skating, Skills, and Small Games.
Whether you’re looking to improve speed and edge work, refine puck skills, or compete in fun, game-like situations, these clinics provide high-energy training to keep players moving and developing over the break.
Clinic Offerings:
- Power Skating
- Skills
- Small Games
- Goalie
Ages
All Ages and Levels
Schedule
- November 24, 25, 26, 29 & 30
- Times vary (see more details in registration)
13U House Developmental Clinic
The STJ Developmental Clinic is designed for players currently enrolled in our House League who are looking for extra skill development and ice time. Clinics will focus on the core areas of player growth—skating, stick handling, passing, and shooting.
Ages
13U
Schedule
- 11/7, 12/12, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20
- 5:20 PM-6:20 PM
Girls Developmental Clinic
The STJ Girls Developmental Clinic is designed for players currently enrolled in our House League or Learn to Play programs who are looking for extra skill development in an all-girls environment. Clinics will focus on the core areas of player growth—skating, stick handling, passing, and shooting—while emphasizing fun, small-area games, and the excitement of girls hockey.
Ages
Girls, 6 - 12
Schedule
- 10/24, 11/21, 11/24, 12/12, 12/19, 1/30
- 5:20 PM-6:20 PM
Events
New Year's Eve Adult Mash Up Hockey Tournament
Celebrate the New Year with our two-day STJ Adult Mash-Up Tournament. This unique event is designed for players of all skill levels to come together, have fun, and enjoy some friendly competition. Registration includes a minimum of three games (four maximum).
Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, this tournament is all about enjoying the sport we love while celebrating the start of a new year. Don't miss out on this chance to make new connections, showcase your skills, and create lasting memories on the ice.
Sign up today and get ready to lace up your skates for a New Year's Eve filled with fun, friendship, and fantastic hockey!
Ages
Adult Co-Ed
Schedule
Wednesday, December 31st - Thursday, January 1st
The St. James Hockey Travel Club (Fall & Winter)
Find hockey programs for kids, teens, and adults at The STJ Hockey Club. We combine a highly competitive spirit with a supportive learning environment for maximized skill development.
Our youth hockey programs focus on mentoring players to excel on and off the ice. Through intensive on- and off-ice training, athletes learn the fundamentals of hockey, develop their athletic abilities, and build confidence under the professional guidance of dedicated coaches and staff. Our youth hockey clubs teach valuable competition play and mentality.
Strivers Hockey Club (Spring & Summer)
Strivers Hockey is the premier tier II spring & summer tournament team program in the DMV. Our flexible format offers participants one power skating & skills intensive practice per week combined with multiple tournament options per age group and level. Strivers Hockey offers families the ability to design an off-season that meets their individual needs.
Private Hockey Lessons
Go one-on-one with an STJ hockey coach to work on your skating, shooting, or stamina. We offer specialized private and semi-private hockey lessons for players and goalies that hone in on the specific skills needed for each position. Hockey lessons are one hour and scheduled based on ice and coach availability.
Non-Member Rates | Private $120 | Semi-Private $65 | 8-Pack $432
Member Rates | Private $100 | Semi-Private $54 | 8-Pack $360
*8-packs must be used within 10 weeks of purchase and can only be applied to semi-private/group lessons.
Contact Chris.Warren@thestjames.com to schedule player lessons and anton.rosen@thestjames.com for goalie lessons.
Off-Ice Training
Interested in off-ice training including high performance/strength & conditioning training? Contact Mateus Manoel, our Director of High Performance
Reservations
To reserve Public Skate, Freestyle Skate or Stick and Puck time, make a reservation online or reserve through the The St. James app.
Meet Our Hockey Coaches
Tim Graham
Director of Hockey
Kyra Herbert
Assistant Hockey Director
Anton Rosen
Director of Goaltending
Chris Warren
Director of Coaching and Player Development
Ice Hockey at The St. James
Learn to play hockey on two NHL regulation-size rinks at The St. James. You’ll train with the top hockey coaches in the DMV at our world-class sports and wellness complex in Springfield, VA. Level up your skating and scoring when you use our top-of-the-line equipment, including a RapidShot training system and skating treadmill. Then, join our hockey club leagues to bring on the competition. We offer:
- Professional coaching and hockey lessons for every age and skill level
- Position-specific one-on-one training
- Developmental youth hockey programs for boys and girls
- Hockey camps and clinics targeting specific skills and winning tactics
- Intensive, professionally coached academy teams
- Hockey leagues and tournaments for competitive regional play
- Two NHL regulation-size year-round indoor rinks
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