Kraken Learn to Play is a program that offers families a unique opportunity to join the hockey community and helps participants develop fundamental skills for success both on and off the ice. It was created jointly by the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and the National Hockey League (NHL). Kraken Learn to Play’s goal is to inspire youth and welcome more families into the hockey community.

On ice instruction will consistent of learning the specifics to hockey for a smooth transition to the Jr. Winterhawks Program. Skills that will be taught are increased skating skills, puck handling, shooting, passing, small area game tactics and the last 15 mins of each session will be either full ice or half ice game play.