elite Forwards
Open to players currently playing Tier 1 Hockey (18U, 16U, 15O, 14U)
October 28, 2024 - March 24, 2025
Mondays 9:00pm-10:00pm
OFF
Nov 25
Dec 23 & 30
Jan 20
Feb 17
Elite Forwards will skate at Midco Arena on even days (ex. Oct 28, Nov 4), and will skate at the Scheels IcePlex on odd days (ex. Nov 11, Dec 9).
$850 + tax
This program focuses on developing the skills and concepts of an elite forward.
Prior to on-ice skill work, players participate in video sessions focusing on clips that correlate with each ice session.
Program Details
17 Forward Specific Ice Sessions
Video 15 minutes prior to every ice session focusing on clips that correlate with each ice session.
Includes jersey
Rinks
SCHEELS IcePlex
Sioux Falls, SD
MIDCO Arena
Sioux Falls, SD
lead Instructors
NOELLE NEEDHAM
Legend Hockey owner and South Dakota native, Noelle Needham, became the first female NHL amateur scout when hired by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2018. Needham co-founded the Sioux Falls POWER Tier 1 Hockey Program and currently is the head coach of the 16U team. Needham co-founded Legend Hockey, following her collegiate career as a forward with Minnesota State University, Mankato. Noelle grew up on a ranch north of Brookings & has a passion for the game of hockey, developing players & growing hockey in our region!
ERIC SCHLIE
Eric grew up in Littleton, Colorado. After finishing his youth hockey career with the Colorado Thunderbirds, he attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he graduated with a degree in psychology, while playing for their ACHA team. Eric has a broad range of coaching experience, coaching players from recreational to AAA to Junior A levels (NAHL/USHL). Most recently, Eric was an assistant coach with the St. Cloud Norsemen in the NAHL. Prior to that, he was the head coach for Colorado Springs 16U AAA and assistant coach with Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Eric currently serves as the Sioux Falls POWER 15O Head Coach.