Eagle River Summer Hockey School
For five decades, the ERRA has been a cornerstone of exceptional hockey instruction and development in the Midwest. Join us in celebrating the 50-year legacy of Eagle River Summer Hockey School, a valued summer tradition in the Northwoods since 1974.
Get Elevated
Unleash Excellence with the Power of Collaboration: We're thrilled to continue the exciting partnership between Eagle River Hockey School and the North American Hockey League's prestigious Wisconsin Windigo. This dynamic collaboration is set to unlock your child's potential.
For generations, Northern Wisconsin hockey families have carried the tradition of excellence that comes with the Eagle River Hockey School. Now, in partnership with Wisconsin Windigo, that legacy is evolving to bring your young skater an even more exceptional training opportunity.
The North American Hockey League is renowned for creating pathways to success for aspiring young skaters across the nation. Through our partnership with Wisconsin Windigo, your child will be exposed to the fast-paced style and cutting-edge training that has propelled players to greatness.
The Windigo's coaching staff and leadership will infuse our program with modern teaching techniques, helping players tap into their full potential. Our coaching staff this summer will include a network of accomplished junior, college, and professional players and coaches.
What to Expect:
- Immersive coaching from Windigo's experienced professionals
- Modern teaching techniques for accelerated player development
- Team-based practices and positional strategies
- Off-ice training to enhance overall performance
- A direct pathway to realizing your child's hockey dreams
Coaching Staff
One of the standout highlights of our summer hockey school is its exceptional coaching staff, loaded with seasoned professionals dedicated to nurturing the next generation of hockey athletes. Included in this lineup is the new head coach of the Wisconsin Windigo, John Mitchell, who hails from Neenah, WI, and played four seasons of NCAA D-I hockey at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. While with the Badgers, Mitchell brought home the NCAA National Championship in 2006 and was the runner-up at the 2010 National Championships. He was named the Otto Breitenbach Most Improved Player of the Year for his play during the 2009-2010 season. Mitchell continued his playing career after college, signing an NHL contract with the Anaheim Ducks. He played 207 games over four seasons in the AHL, with his final season as a pro split between the EIHL and ECHL. Mitchell transitioned to coaching in 2015 with the Team Wisconsin 18U program.
Additionally, the tentative coaching lineup also includes Blake Hietala, a former Wisconsin Windigo who will move on to assistant coach at an NCAA D-I opportunity, and former Associate Head Coach of the Wisconsin Windigo, Casey Kirley, who will be assuming the head coaching reins for the Watertown Shamrocks in Watertown, S.D. The team also features Jason Woods, Cole Mickel, a former Windigo player and current athlete at Niagara University, Max Martin, a current Wisconsin Windigo who will go on to play for Bowling Green State University in the CCHA, Current Wisonsin Windigos Zach Cline, Michael Laggis, and Michael Maillette, Jake Suter former UMass Lowell defenseman, Phil Schader from Dubuque University, Anna Faulkner from Hilbert College, Nicola Forth from Saint Anselm College, Luke Meyer, Assistant Coach for the Wausau Cyclones, Hayden Vonk from the Wisconsin Windigo, and Grayden Skok, who will be coaching goalies in the morning sessions. With their stacked wealth of experience and personalized method to coaching, participants can look forward to receiving expert guidance specialized to their individual needs.
Programs
July 1-5: Basic Skills Program (2016-2018) $325
July 1-5: Essential Skills (2014-2016) $425
July 1-5: Mini-Mite Clinic (2018-2020) $100
July 8-12: Complete Training 1 (2011-2013) $625 skater/$300 goalie
July 15-19: High School/Midget (2005-2009) $725 skater/$300 goalie
July 22-26: Advanced Training (2009-2011) $625 skater/$300 goalie
July 29-Aug. 2: Complete Training 2 (2012-2014) $625 skater/$300 goalie
*For complete program schedules and details click here!
*Local skaters enjoy a 40% discount on registration, local goalies receive free entry, and other goalies get 20% off! Email tournaments@erra.com for your discount code to use at checkout.
