Elite Hockey Training
On-ice skills development built specifically for defensemen — led by NCAA Division I defenseman Michael Craig.
Develop. Defend. Dominate.
2026 Summer Camp · Sold Out Ridley Junior Clinic — Now Registering
Now Open • Limited Spots
Not your typical "skills session." A small group clinic for junior level defensemen at Ridley College — built around NHL/NCAA video analysis, on-ice training led by Michael Craig, and personal video review after each skate.
Three sessions designed to develop, defend, and dominate. Limited spots — registration closes once the group is full.
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2026 Summer Camp
The 2026 Blueliners D Summer Camp at Ridley College is officially sold out — three years running. We're grateful to every family that registered, and we can't wait to get on the ice with your defensemen this summer.
2027 Summer Camp
Join the 2027 waitlist and you'll get early access before public registration opens. Email Coach Craig with your player's name and age group.
Email to Join the WaitlistWhat We Train
Blueliners D is designed specifically for defensemen and focuses on the skills and techniques needed to play effectively. We believe the key to success is mastering the fundamentals of defensive play.
Reading pressure, scanning, and recovering pucks under contact.
Clean exits — passing lanes, escapes, and re-grouping with pace.
Edges, mohawks, and pivots that maintain gap and angle.
Active stick technique to take away time, space, and passing options.
Body positioning, gap control, and 1-on-1 / 2-on-1 reads.
Holding the line, walking the line, and creating shooting lanes.
Quick releases, timing, and getting pucks through traffic.
Joining the rush, pinching with purpose, and timing the jump.
Meet Your Lead Instructor
NCAA Division I Defenseman · Clarkson University · St. Catharines, ON
A St. Catharines, Ontario native, Michael Craig brings a wealth of experience on the blue line. In 2018, as Niagara North's U16 Defenseman of the Year, Michael was selected in the OHL Draft by the Niagara IceDogs.
His decorated BCHL Junior A career included three seasons with the Nanaimo Clippers, where he was recognized with the Defensive Player of the Year, Best Two-Way Player Award, and the Coaches Award. He completed his Junior hockey career with 123 points and served as captain of the Clippers for two seasons.
Michael played three seasons of Division I NCAA Hockey at Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, where he was named AHA Defenseman of the Week in October 2025, earned Hobey Baker nominee honours, and was the Robert Morris Defenseman of the Year. He was also named AHA Defenseman of the Month for December and served as co-captain for two straight seasons — playing in over 90 college games and recording 45+ points. Michael has since transferred to Clarkson University, where he will continue his NCAA Division I career next season.
Beyond the Camp
Targeted ice time curated to the individual player. Whether it's working on a specific weakness, prepping for tryouts, or adding reps outside your team's schedule — sessions are built around what you want to develop.
Fully individualized ice time with Coach Craig. Every drill, every rep, and every coaching cue is built around the specific areas you want to sharpen — gap control, retrievals under pressure, point shooting, activation reads, or anything in between.
Bring 2–4 teammates or training partners and split a session. The same individualized coaching attention, plus the benefit of competitive reps and live reads against other defensemen at your level.
Ice time books up quickly, especially in-season. Reach out with the player's age group, what you'd like to work on, and your scheduling preferences — Coach Craig will follow up with available options and pricing.
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