Little Sens Selects 

The ultimate advanced skill development stream for competitive-minded advanced 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 born players.

Program Overview

The Little Sens Selects (LSS) is an 12-week advanced development program for top level U6, U7, U8, & U9 players (2016 to 2019 – grouped by age and ability). They must already have been registered with a minor hockey association this season and classified as being in the top 20% of players at their age group. This program is for players and parents who are competitive-minded and want more. This will give them professional skill development and coaching on and off the ice to help set them on a path for elite performance. They will not only be pushed through advanced skill development on the ice, but taught important concepts usually reserved for higher levels, and what it means to be “coachable”, a great teammate, and a player who will develop faster by being a better practice player. Their skill development will be complemented by participating every second week in fun and extremely beneficial LSS “game days” where they will spend time scrimmaging in three different sized ice surfaces (divided using padded rink-dividers for clear definition).

Having players compete is a key component of this program which helps to reinforce high performance habits and giving maximum effort at all times.

Note that this program is exclusively for players already registered to Hockey Canada sanctioned associations and is intended to serve as supplemental development for advanced players only. No player may choose to be a member of the LSS development program instead of regular sanctioned minor hockey. Due to the competitive nature of this program, players are subject to review.

Looking to attend a Sens Home Game this year?

The Ottawa Senators Hockey Programs are excited to announce a special OSHP Senators ticket rate for all our 2024 Fall and 2025 Winter program participants! By registering in all sessions of any Fall/Winter Weekly Skills Program, you’ll have the ability to add either 2 or 4 tickets to an Ottawa Senators home game this upcoming season at our special OSHP rate.

NOTE: Tickets are optional and at an additional cost and will be for tier 6 games throughout the season. Single session drop-in participants are not eligible .For more information on the ticket options, please click HERE!

Eligibility

• 2016 (U9) players must be playing either Tier I (competitive) or II (‘A’) hockey or have been named to an SSHD AAA team for the 2024 season
• 2017 (U8) players must be playing Tier I (competitive) hockey or is a top Tier ll player (House A)
• 2018 & 2019 (U6 & U7) players must be amongst the top 20% of players in their association’s Initiation (or Jr Fundamentals) program.
  • Players will be divided into groups based on age and skill level at the sole discretion of the Little Sens Selects coaches.

BELL Sensplex (FALL 2024) 

*Sign up as a goalie in this program for $30/ice time! Please note, there will be no individual goalie instruction. 

Please note, players may be moved to the other session at the instructor’s discretion in order to ensure the best possible development opportunity for the player. 

Details & Schedule

Location	Dates	Time	Birth Years	Cost	Registration Link
Bell Sensplex	Sundays (12-Week)– Sept 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 24, Dec 1, 8, 15	2pm	2016-2017	$600(pro-rated)	SKATER
Bell Sensplex	Sundays (12-Week)– Sept 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 24, Dec 1, 8, 15	2pm	2016-2017	$360 (pro-rated)	GOALIE
Bell Sensplex	Sundays (12-Week)– Sept 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 24, Dec 1, 8, 15	3pm	2018-2019	$600 (pro-rated)	SKATER
Bell Sensplex	Sundays (12-Week)– Sept 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 24, Dec 1, 8, 15	3pm	2018-2019	$360 (pro-rated)	GOALIE

October 6^th on-ice session will be starting fifteen minutes later than the regular start time:

• 2016-2017 starts at 2:15 p.m.
• 2018-2019 starts at 3:15 p.m.

December 1^st on-ice session will be starting thirty minutes later than the regular start time:

• 2016-2017 starts at 2:30 p.m.
• 2018-2019 starts at 3:30 p.m.

December 15^th on-ice session will be starting fifteen minutes earlier than the regular start time:

• 2016-2017 starts at 1:45 p.m.
• 2018-2019 starts at 2:45 p.m.

Program Features

• 12 hours of on-ice skill development feat. a minimum of five skills-only development sessions and five game days (game days will begin with skills and move into three mini games).
• 2 virtual/in person classroom sessions focusing on keys to successful play at all levels, proper hockey habits (high performance habits), and more.
• Little Sens Selects jersey and socks
• All program events conveniently held Sunday late afternoons/early evenings at the Bell Sensplex to avoid most conflicts with existing minor hockey schedules. Players are encouraged to not miss their own minor hockey team events should they have the occasional conflict with the LSS program. The LSS program is expected to be a player’s second hockey of the day on Sundays.

BELL Sensplex (WINTER 2024) 

*Sign up as a goalie in this program for $25/ice time! Please note, there will be no individual goalie instruction. 

Please note, players may be moved to the other session at the instructor’s discretion in order to ensure the best possible development opportunity for the player. 

Details & Schedule

Location	Dates	Time	Birth Years	Cost	Registration Link
Bell Sensplex	Sundays (12-Week)– Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 16, 30, Apr 6, 13	2pm	2016-2017	$600(pro-rated)	SKATER
Bell Sensplex	Sundays (12-Week)– Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 16, 30, Apr 6, 13	2pm	2016-2017	$360 (pro-rated)	GOALIE
Bell Sensplex	Sundays (12-Week)– Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 16, 30, Apr 6, 13	3pm	2018-2019	$600 (pro-rated)	SKATER
Bell Sensplex	Sundays (12-Week)– Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 16, 30, Apr 6, 13	3pm	2018-2019	$360 (pro-rated)	GOALIE

January 5th on-ice session will be starting fifteen minutes earlier than the regular start time:

• 2016-2017 starts at 1:45 p.m.
• 2018-2019 starts at 2:45 p.m.

January 19th on-ice session will be starting fifteen minutes later than the regular start time:

• 2016-2017 starts at 2:15 p.m.
• 2018-2019 starts at 3:15 p.m.

March 2nd on-ice session will be starting an hour and fifteen minutes earlier than the regular start time:

• 2016-2017 starts at 3:15 p.m.
• 2018-2019 starts at 4:15 p.m.

March 30th on-ice session will be starting fifteen minutes later than the regular start time:

• 2016-2017 starts at 2:15 p.m.
• 2018-2019 starts at 3:15 p.m.

April 6th on-ice session will be starting fifteen minutes later than the regular start time:

• 2016-2017 starts at 2:15 p.m.
• 2018-2019 starts at 3:15 p.m.

Program Features

• 12 hours of on-ice skill development feat. a minimum of five skills-only development sessions and five game days (game days will begin with skills and move into three mini games).
• 2 virtual/in person classroom sessions focusing on keys to successful play at all levels, proper hockey habits (high performance habits), and more.
• Little Sens Selects jersey and socks (REGISTER BEFORE December 1, 2024 AND RECEIVE YOUR OWN CUSTOM JERSEY)
• All program events conveniently held Sunday late afternoons/early evenings at the Bell Sensplex to avoid most conflicts with existing minor hockey schedules. Players are encouraged to not miss their own minor hockey team events should they have the occasional conflict with the LSS program. The LSS program is expected to be a player’s second hockey of the day on Sundays.

Developing the Spirit of a Senator

Over the 12 weeks the Little Sens Selects (LSS) program will focus on identifying and developing the five (5) foundational pillars of a high performing player. Each on and off-ice session will afford players the opportunity to work with professional development coaches in order to develop the skills and traits required to excel at the top level. The two LSS virtual classroom sessions will feature a combination of video and coach-led conversations focused on two major themes; High Performance Habits and Game Concepts.

The Five (5) Pillars of a High Performing Player

1. Competitive Spirit

• The Foundation that fuels success in a hockey player.
• E.g., Next effort plays, 1-on-1 battles, net front and wall plays, puck and player tracking

2. Functional Intelligence

• The ability to read the play and always make an impact.
• E.g., Your decision with and without the puck, situational awareness.

3. Puck Possession Skills

Puck Deception	Puck Management	Quick Shot Release
Carry With Speed	Passing	Shot Mentality
Puck Protection	Pass Reception	Find Shooting Lane
Driving the Net	Creativity	Being An Option

4. The Ability to Skate

Strong on Feet	Stability
Stride	Power
Edges	Agility
Transition & Pivots	Quick Feet
Change of Direction	Evasive Turns
Acceleration	Escapes

5. The Ability to Check

Angling	Controlled Skating
Stick on Puck	Tracking
Defensive Side	Transition
Fronting	Boxing Out
Gap Control	Communication

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