Ice Hockey Camp in Maine - Summer Hockey Camp

Select a Major

Campers who select hockey as their major at Bridgton Sports Camp are on the ice for at least 13 hours each week. A hockey period consists of a combination of skills, drills, and game play. The difference between us and other camps that offer ice hockey is that we have a rink on-site. This provides campers more ice time, which allows us to offer more in-depth, comprehensive instruction on all facets of the game. All campers have their own locker so all of the equipment stays at the rink. In addition to the hockey periods every day, we also have off ice speed/agility training and hockey inter-camp vs. local camps.

The overall goal for the summer is to make sure each camper is getting the most they can out of their experience. We have worked with hockey players at every level. It is our goal that each camper will have an experience that not only will be fun but also help them develop into the player they hope to someday be.

PJ Nicsevic

Hockey Director

Originally from Albany, New York, PJ attended Hudson Valley College, where he majored in Physical Education and was a member of the men’s hockey team, earning regional all-star honors. After graduating in 2012, PJ relocated to South Florida and joined the Florida Jr. Panthers organization. During his time there, he coached multiple championship-level teams, including the 2013–14 12U Southeast Division Champions, a 12U state runner-up the following season as head coach, and a 14U team that captured both league and state championships in 2016–17.

In addition to his team success, PJ broadened his coaching experience by working alongside national and international coaches and players. In the summer of 2017, he returned to Albany with his wife Christa and son Keagan and is currently the head coach at The Albany Academy. A USA Hockey Level 5 coach, PJ believes that a strong focus on individual player development and attention to detail naturally leads to team success and a shared commitment to excellence.

CEP Level 5 USA Hockey coach
Certified USA Hockey Director
Completed coaching co-op with NTDP
Worked with NHL players and coaches
Director of goaltending/ Lead instructor for AP Hockey Development
Instructor for MAC Goaltending
Currently coach for Albany Academy Prep School

Sample Ice Hockey Schedule

Monday

Forward Skating instruction
- Posture
- Strides, Glides, Recovery
- Knee bend
- Upper body movement
Drills in Waves
- Balance
- Edges
- Squatting, jumping, hopping, knee drops
- Sculling
- C Cuts
Competition
- Races
- Catching sticks
Goalie movement drills

Tuesday

Passing & Receiving Instruction
- Hand positioning
- Soft hands
- Weight transfer
- Spin
- Reach and follow through
Drills
- 3 Zones
  - Stationary partner passing
  - Circle drills
    - Move and replace, money in the middle etc.
  - Passing with movements and shots
    - Give and go
Small game
- 3×3 keep away both ends

Wednesday

Shooting Instruction
- Hand positioning
- Weight transfer
- Push and pull
- Spin
  - Wrist shot
  - Backhand
  - Snap shot
  - Slap shot
Drills
- 3 Zones/multiple nets
  - Stationary shooting against boards
  - Catch and release shooting
  - Passing with movement and shots
Small game

The ratio of coaches to campers is great. In the morning, the coaches would help us improve on new skills with lots of individual attention. Then in the afternoon we would use what we learned in game situationsTy (2nd-year camper from PA)

Playing hockey at BSC really helped to improve my game. It was a great opportunity to get better, learn new skills because the coaches are so helpful and have fun.Beckham (2nd-year camper from IL)

The hockey program at BSC is the best I have ever been to. The coaches are amazing because they are willing to do whatever it takes to help you become the best player you can be.Keith (4-year camper from ME)

**In Order to play Ice Hockey at camp, campers need to select Ice Hockey as their major and bring all necessary equipment with them.**