Program Overview

The Granatier Player Academy is a high-performance development program, that runs from October through May, designed for student-athletes looking to elevate their hockey skills while maintaining a strong academic focus. This program is proudly delivered in partnership with Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools (GSCS).

The program is available to students in grade 7 & 8, combining elite on-ice training with structured education time. 

We are wanting to gauge interest for families with hockey players in this age range. Please read more about the program below and fill out the form if you might be interested.

Information Night

Join us March 12th/2026 at 7:00pm hosted at St. Kateri Catholic School, for an information night detailing the workings of the Granatier Player Academy!

Interested In Joining? Let Us Know!

Please complete the form below to declare your interest & be notified of any updates!

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Weekly Schedule & Daily Flow

October - May (based on school schedule) = 30 Days over the course of the year.

Morning Logistics

  • Parents drop students off at School at 7:10 AM

  • Students are bused from your school to Granatier Sportsplex

  • 7:45 AM arrival at Granatier Sportsplex

On-Ice Training

  • Two 45-minute ice sessions each academy day:

    • Skill Development Session (puck skills, edge work, game concepts)

    • Power Skating Session (stride efficiency, balance, speed, and agility)

Off-Ice & Development Blocks

Supported school-directed learning time

From October through May, students in the Granatier Player Academy will access instruction one morning each week while staying connected to their learning. Granatier staff will support three subject areas and provide access to online learning materials, with time built in for independent work and support. Your child’s homeroom teacher will monitor learning and continue to assess and report on Religion, Health, and Physical Education. This approach allows students to balance athletic development with learning, operating with the understanding that some students may be required to work outside the school day to stay on pace with their peers.

Video session (game understanding, habits, and skill breakdown)

  • Time on the skating treadmill

  • Training in the shooting centre

These components are built into every academy day to support complete player development—physically, mentally, and academically.

Return to School

  • Students are bused back to school at 11:45 AM

The half day academy allows students to develop the necessary skills to make all the development improvements they want, while still making sure education is a key focus in their development!