PROGAM OVERVIEW
The NHL/NHLPA FIRST SHIFT program is designed to ensure a positive experience for new-to-hockey families. We want families to experience the game at its best — to understand why so many Canadians feel an inherent love for the sport, and to stimulate a desire for continued participation. We want to take away any intimidation as it relates to equipment requirements, and/or rules of the game, remove potential safety concerns, and most importantly, provide an experience that is memorable and fun.
The Edmonton Oilers offers six yearly First Shift sessions at the Downtown Community Arena in Rogers Place, run by an Edmonton Oilers Alumni. In addition, the Edmonton Oilers partners with Hockey Alberta and local Minor Hockey Associations to host Edmonton Oilers First Shift programs.
This program is open to all children between the ages of six and 10 years old, who have never previously enrolled in minor hockey within Canada or the NHL/NHLPA First Shift program.
Participant registration fee of $299 includes:
- Bauer Equipment (Head-to-Toe);
- Welcome Event;
- Equipment fitting demonstration;
- Expert fit session and equipment distribution;
- Six one-hour on-ice sessions;
- Certificate of completion;
- Oilers fan pack; and
- Autographed trading card, signed by Oilers Alumni
