Vimy Hockey is Edmonton’s premier hockey academy. Located in central Edmonton, Vimy Hockey provides student-athletes with a combination of high-end academics and sports training from grades 7-12. Vimy Hockey focuses on a variation of themes and units to maximize on-ice development and athletic movement. Away from the rink, Vimy Hockey student-athletes receive off-ice training, exposure to multiple sports and activities as well as classroom sessions that focus on character building, leadership and goal-setting.
Vimy Hockey is filled with students and staff that have a combined vision of creating an environment which fosters self-respect and builds confidence.
Vimy Hockey student-athletes receive the highest level of instruction both on and off the ice from a staff with years of experience at the elite levels of hockey including the AJHL, NCAA, WHL, AHL and NHL.
Our Staff Includes:
Nathan Dempsey – Former NHL’er
Kurtis Mucha – Goaltending Development Coach for the Edmonton Oil Kings
Josh Lee – Former Assistant GM, Associate Coach for the Waywayseecappo Wolverines (MJHL – 2018-2023)
Brennen York – Senior Scout for the Brandon Wheat Kings
Stacey Rayan – Head Coach of the Sherwood Park U18 AAA Kings
Sean Connauton – International Skating and Hockey Skills Coach since 2011.
Vimy Hockey has a track record of excellence as evidenced by our alumni:
Kirby Dach – Chicago Blackhawks 3rd overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft
Sam Steel – Anaheim Ducks 1st. Round pick 2016 NHL entry draft
Matthew Robertson – New York Rangers 2nd round pick 2019 NHL entry draft
McKenzie Hewett – Minnesota Duluth Women’s Hockey Team
