This pre season conditioning and skills development program is designed to prepare young athletes for the upcoming winter season. The on ice programming focuses on high-tempo flow, competitive engagement and a combination of individual skill work and tactical drills. As part of a commitment to high-quality development, players are grouped and organized on the ice according to skill level and ability to ensure an appropriately challenging environment. The coach to player ratio is strictly maintained at 1:8 to maintain a focus on individualfeedback and skill acquisition. The program is enhanced by the presence of a specialized goaltender coach at every session. Programming is led by Bisons men's hockey coach Gordon Burnett and facilitated by Bisons student athletes and alumni.