SPRING TEAM
A seasonal development program that blends competition, skill, and growth — building the next generation of global players.
About the Program
Ice Bridge Spring Team – Elite/AAA Development Program
ICEBRIDGE SELECT 2014 AAA Toronto Tournament Trip
Tournament
Champions Cup of Canada (AAA)
📅 June 19–21
📍 Toronto, Ontario
Travel Schedule
June 17
Arrival in Toronto
June 18
2-hour team practice
Optional team activity: Canada’s Wonderland
June 19–21
Champions Cup of Canada Tournament
Minimum 5 games
June 22
2 exhibition games
June 23
Return to Vancouver
Player Development Structure
Players will receive:
• 2 Team Practices
• 5 AAA Tournament Games
• 2 Exhibition Games
Total: 7 games + 2 development sessions
This structure allows players to experience high-level competition while still receiving development-focused ice time.
Coaching Staff
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Jaewoo Kim
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Ken Guthrie (Icebridge Select Spring Team Head Coach)
Both coaches will travel with the team to oversee development and team operations.
Team Hotel
Planned team hotel:
Homewood Suites by Hilton Toronto-Markham
Once the roster is confirmed, we will secure a group rate and assist families with booking.
Due to the group rate, we strongly recommend all the team families to stay at the same hotel.
Estimated price:
≈ $250 CAD per night
Hotel costs are not included in the team fee.
Transportation
Families will need to arrange their own rental car or transportation while in Toronto.
Estimated Team Program Cost
Estimated team fee: $850 CAD per player
This includes:
• Tournament entry fee
• 2 ice practices
• 2 exhibition games
• 2 coaches
Flights, hotels, rental cars, and optional activities are not included.
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Program Features
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Weekly On-Ice Training
2 hours per week — 1 hour team practice + 1 hour high-intensity skill session.
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Off-Ice Training
1 dryland session per week to improve strength and conditioning.
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Video Analysis & Feedback
Regular sessions for tactical understanding and technical improvement.
From Spring to Global Ice
The Spring Team is the first step in the Ice Bridge player development pathway.
Selected players from the Spring Team will have the opportunity to advance to the Ice Bridge Select Project — representing the team in tournaments across Toronto, North America, Europe, and Asia during the summer season.
