Olivia Zafuto
Girls Hockey
Camps/Clinics
2025 Girls Week Coaching Staff
Ian Smith
Defense
- Kellian Hockey
Coach/Director since 2010
- Johnstown Chiefs ECHL '97-'99
- Deggendorf EC Ger. 1 '96-'97
- Middlebury College NCAA
'92-'96
Advanced girls
Alexie Guay
Defense
- NY Sirens PWHL '24-"25
- MoDo SDHL '24-'25 Elite Swedish Women's League
- Clarkson University '23-'24
- Boston College '19-'23
- U18 Team Canada '17-'19
- NAHA
Olivia Zafuto
Defense
- Boston Fleet '24-'25 PWHL
- New York '23-'24 PWHL
- Boston Pride '22-'23 PHF
- Linkoping HC '22-'21 SDHL
- Buffalo/Minnesota '19-21 PWHPA
Join us at the Kellian Hockey Girls Dangle and Snipe Summer Camp... a high-energy, confidence-building environment for players who want to take control of the puck and make an impact every time they step on the ice. This camp is designed for girls who don’t just want to participate in the game... they want to create, attack, and finish.
The focus of this week goes beyond basic skill work... it’s about building the foundation that allows players to play fast, make plays, and trust themselves under pressure. We develop skating through balance, edge control, and efficient movement, while consistently integrating puck work so players become comfortable handling the puck in motion. Stick handling and shooting are not taught in isolation... they are trained in ways that translate directly into game situations.
A typical day at camp begins with an off-ice stick handling session at 8:45 am, followed by morning ice from 10:00–11:00 am. This session focuses on edgework, balance, and puck control fundamentals that allow players to become more creative and effective. Players are constantly challenged to push their limits, think, and execute.
After lunch, players take part in off-ice activities designed to build athleticism, coordination, and competitiveness through games like street hockey, broomball, ultimate handball, and more. The second ice session from 1:45–2:45 pm builds on the morning’s foundation, incorporating competitive small-area games and challenges that force players to apply their skills under pressure.
This is not a passive week of drills... it’s an active, competitive environment where players are engaged, challenged, and encouraged to play with confidence. Over time, players begin to trust their instincts, take chances, and develop their own style.
The Kellian Hockey philosophy focuses on depth, not volume. By developing key fundamentals at a deeper level, players gain the tools to become more creative, more confident, and more effective in real game situations.
Girls-only session: Ages 9–14.
Players younger than 9 may be considered with a coach’s recommendation.
A $250 non-refundable deposit is due at booking, with the remaining balance due May 1st. Spots are limited, and players who are ready to take the next step in their game should not wait.
Advanced Girls
Skills Clinic
The Kellian Hockey Advanced Girls Clinic is designed for players who are ready to take the next step... not just in skill, but in how they move, think, and impact the game. This is not an introductory environment. It’s for players who already have a foundation and are looking to become more confident, more deceptive, and more effective under pressure.
At this level, the difference isn’t just what you can do... it’s how well you can do it when the game speeds up. This clinic focuses on advanced skating and puck skills that allow players to create time and space, control situations, and execute when it matters most. Players will work on punch turns, edge control, and efficient movement patterns that make them harder to defend and more dangerous in transition.
Puck handling is trained with intention... not just controlling the puck, but using deception to manipulate defenders. Players will develop puck protection skills, learning how to shield, escape pressure, and maintain possession in tight areas. Evasion techniques are a key part of this process, helping players move out of trouble and into opportunity.
Shot refinement is another major focus. Players will work on improving accuracy, release, and timing so they can capitalize on scoring opportunities. The goal is not just to shoot more... but to shoot better, with purpose and confidence.
This is a fast-paced, competitive environment where players are consistently challenged. Drills are designed to translate directly into game situations, and players are expected to think, react, and execute under pressure. Over time, players begin to trust their instincts, play more freely, and separate themselves from the pack.
The Kellian Hockey philosophy focuses on depth over volume. By developing key skills at a deeper level, players gain the tools to become more creative, more confident, and more impactful in real game situations.
Who this is for:
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Players who already have a solid skating foundation
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Players who want to become more confident with the puck under pressure
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Players looking to develop deception, puck protection, and evasive movement
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Players who are ready to be challenged in a fast-paced, competitive environment
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Players who want to separate themselves and make a greater impact in games
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Players 14 - 18 years old.
Who this is NOT for:
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Beginners still learning basic skating and puck control
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Players who are not yet comfortable skating at speed
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Players looking for a slower-paced or introductory clinic
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Players not ready to be pushed, challenged, and held to a higher standard
Why this clinic matters:
At higher levels of hockey, time and space disappear quickly. The players who succeed are the ones who can create it. This clinic is built to give players the tools to handle pressure, make plays, and execute with confidence when it matters most.