Winterhawks Youth Hockey

Welcome to the collaboration between the Jr Winterhawks and the University of Alaska Fairbanks!

Our camp is designed for athletes who are passionate about improving their skills and taking their game to the next level. We offer three distinct levels tailored to different age groups: 10U, 12U, and 14U/16u 

About Coach Erik Largen

The camp is led by Erik Largen, the esteemed Head Coach of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks Men's Hockey Team. Coach Largen, a Fairbanks native and former Alaska goaltender, became the program's 10th head coach on April 30, 2018. At the time of his hiring, he was the youngest ever NCAA Ice Hockey head coach at 31 years of age. He first joined the Nanooks bench in August 2016 as an assistant coach and has been instrumental in the team's success ever since, including a record 13 year winning streak over their arch rivals, the Seawolves from the University of Alaska Anchorage in the annual Alaska Airlines Governors Cup series.

Largen was named the everythingcollegehockey.com National Coach of the Year for the 2022-23 season, in which the Nanooks secured their most wins in a single season since 2002 for a top-16 finish in the national rankings which included road victories over #1 Denver and Notre Dame and a four game sweep of Arizona State. 

Coach Largen brings a wealth of experience from various coaching positions, including head coach of Marian University and assistant coach for the NAHL’s Fairbanks Ice Dogs. His commitment to player development and community involvement has made a significant positive impact on the program.

Where:  Winterhawks Ice Center - Sherwood

Cost:  $475

Camp will include:

Dryland Training 

• Dynamic stretching and mobility exercises
• Light cardio to prepare for on-ice performance
• Sport-specific drills to prime muscles for skating and puck handling
• Agility drills, strength training, and conditioning exercises designed to improve overall athleticism and hockey-specific movements.

On-Ice Session 

• Skill development drills focusing on skating, shooting, and stickhandling
• Small area games to enhance in-game decision-making
• Position-specific training for forwards, defensemen, and goalies

Hockey IQ Session

• Video Review: Analysis of game footage to identify strengths and areas for improvement, helping players to visualize and correct mistakes.
• Tactical discussions and strategy sessions to improve game understanding and on-ice awareness.

10u

Ice session: 7:15-8:15am

Dryland Session: 8:30-9:30am

Video Session: 9:30- 10:00am

12u

Ice Session: 8:30-9:45am

Dryland Session: 10:00-11:00am

Video Session: 11:00-11:30am

14u/16u

Ice Session: 1:00-2:30pm

Dryland Session: 2:45-3:45pm

Video Session: 3:45-4:15pm

Please direct questions to: Tracy@jrwinterhawks.org