Located in the Greater Concord, Capital City area of New Hampshire is a tier 1 U19 Hockey Academy, offering high-end skill development alongside an in-person academic experience unmatched by any other program. Student athletes will attend Bishop Brady High School in Concord, NH and will reside in dormitories located on the campus of NHTI, also located in Concord. On and off ice training are just minutes away at Tri-Town Ice Arena in Hooksett, NH.

The Concord / Hooksett area is in the heart of college hockey in New England. The Academy home rink is one hour away from 11 Division I colleges and universities, two hours away from an additional 17 Division I colleges and universities. 33 Division III colleges/universities are located in Northern New England and Massachusetts. Close proximity to these colleges and universities will maximize the NHHA player's exposure.

Student athletes attending the Mountain Cats Academy will receive elite training and coaching on and off the ice. Our hockey and school staff will work closely with your student athlete to develop a plan for personal growth and exposure for the next level of their education and hockey career.

> 50+ games
> 5-7 showcases
> 8-10 hours per week of on-ice development
>On-Ice practice 4x a week 80 minutes
>3 skills sessions per week. 2 skills, 1 power skating
> Professional and experienced coaching
> Assigned academic and collegiate counselor
> USA Hockey sanctioned national bound team
> Private gym on-site at arena
>Home rink Tri-Town Ice Arena, under new ownership
> Dedicated, newly renovated team locker rooms
>Goaltending coach
>Video review, classroom available
>Equipment included - helmet, gloves, shells, bags, jerseys, apparel
>Meal plan built into room and board price
> Transportation provided

AGES
For the 2023-2024 Season MKA will field a 15O,16U and 18U teams.

WHEN
Our program season will run from August 26th 2024' through April 2025. We will train until the school year finishes at Bishop Brady High School

WHERE
Bishop Brady High School - 25 Columbus Ave Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-7418.  This in-person learning opportunity will provide student athletes a rigorous ciurriculum that values both content and skills.  Bishop Brady High School will provide student athletes the skills to compete on the ice and to succeed in life beyond the game.

Tri-Town Arena - 311 West River Rd Hooksett NH 03106 (603) 485-1100- 2 Rink Facility, the ice arena is under new ownership and will be going under major upgrades this off -season.

Strout Hall - NHTI Dormitory 31 College Dr Concord, NH 03301

PRACTICES
Ice time is critical for development. Players will skate 1-2 times per day 3-4 times a week throughout the season.
   
As a parent, the trust and investment you are making for your daughter to attend our Academy is not only a committment to hockey but also to the well-being of your child.  We are a hockey community that honors tradition while embracing innovation. By cultivating creative, independent thinking, we foster the transformation of our student athletes to become citizens of integrity.   We believe student athletes learn best in a safe and welcoming environment based on respect and trust.  We believe supporting and embracing dedicated student athletes as they pursue their passions on and off the ice is of the utmost importance.  Our goal is to foster leadership skills, self-confidence, and commitment to others. Through practice, training, and competition, our student athletes gain a strong appreciation for teamwork, sportsmanship, and perseverance—traits that are transferable to every aspect of their lives.  NH Mountain Cats Academy embraces and uplifts diversity, equality, and inclusion within the program and community.

              
Coaching Staff 
Kevin Purdy - Head Coach
Mountaincats@nhmountainkings.com
cell: 617-320-4681

Darby Palisi - Assistant Coach 
cell: 603-848-8892