Accelerator camp
Build momentum before the 2026-2027 season begins with two days of focused development, competition, and game-transfer training.
Cicero, NY
August 6-7, 2026
What to Expect
Accelerator is an advanced development camp designed for athletes who are ready to be challenged.
Players should expect a demanding, fast-paced environment with detailed coaching, high expectations, and opportunities to learn alongside other motivated athletes.
Birth Years
2008-2013
Dates & Times
August 6 & 7, 2026
11:50 AM - 5:30 PM
Cost
$319 Skater | $239 Goalie
Location
The Midstate Athletic Community Center
5575 Meltzer Ct
Cicero, NY 13039
What’s Included:
Over 11 hours of structured development
5 hours of on-ice training
2 on-ice sessions each day
Advanced skill stations and game-transfer training
Structured practice and competitive 3v3 tournament play
Video sessions and drill meetings
Coach-led off-ice workouts
Goalie-specific coaching moments and individualized feedback
Focus on pace, decision-making, confidence, and execution under pressure
Small-group coaching opportunities throughout the day
Art of Hockey practice jersey
Snacks and refuel breaks
A challenging, high-accountability training environment
Meet the Accelerator Coaching Staff
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Nick Keppler, Founder & Coach
Coach Kepp prioritizes training environments that encourage creativity and problem-solving, helping players develop the hockey IQ and decision-making required to perform in real game situations. He has successfully supported the development of hundreds of players across junior, high school, and youth levels and is currently an Assistant Coach in the NAHL.
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Dennis Canfield, Goalie Coach
Buffalo native Dennis Canfield is a former collegiate and professional goaltender whose coaching experience includes serving as Head Coach in the NAHL, Director of Scouting in the NAHL, and Assistant Coach at Buffalo State University (NCAA Division III). Prior to coaching, Canfield played Junior A hockey in the OJHL before advancing to the ECHL and SPHL. He is passionate about developing goaltenders, building confidence, and helping players maximize their potential on and off the ice.
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Zach Bookman, Assistant Coach
Manlius native Zach Bookman recently signed with the Bakersfield Condors after beginning his professional career with the Fort Wayne Komets, following four seasons of NCAA hockey at Merrimack College and Western Michigan University. A two-time Hobey Baker nominee and former AJHL Most Outstanding Defenseman, Coach Zach brings experience from junior, college, and professional hockey, along with coaching through camps, personal training, and summer tournaments.
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Anthony Angello, Assistant Coach
After seven seasons of professional hockey, including time with the Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues, Nashville Predators, and Tampa Bay Lightning organizations, Coach Ang brings firsthand experience from the professional game to the ice. Since retiring, he completed his degree at Cornell University and remains passionate about giving back to the hockey community by helping young players build confidence, enjoy the game, find success, and grow both as athletes and people.
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Niko Rexine, Assistant Coach
Syracuse native Niko Rexine is entering his fourth year playing at Colgate University. Having developed through prep and junior hockey, he brings a strong understanding of what it takes to compete at a high level. Coach Rexine is excited to help players build their skills and hockey sense at our Accelerator camp.
Ready to join us?
Day 1: Skill Development & Game Application
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Players arrive, get settled, complete their off-ice warmup in a drill meeting, and review the focus of the day's training before heading to the locker room.
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Players rotate through advanced skill stations focused on high-tempo development, puck touches, skating habits, and game-transfer concepts.
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Players refuel, review video, and participate in guided discussions that connect training concepts to real game situations.
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Players get ready for the second ice session.
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Players move through a full practice session designed around game situations, decision-making, execution, and competitive habits.
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Players come off the ice, change, and reset for the next off-ice portion of camp.
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Players finish with coach-led off-ice work focused on athletic development, compete level, and movement quality.
Day 2: Skill Work &
3v3 Competition
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Players arrive, get settled, complete their off-ice warmup in a drill meeting, and review the focus of the day's training before heading to the locker room.
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Players rotate through advanced skill stations focused on high-tempo development, puck touches, skating habits, and game-transfer concepts.
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Players refuel, review video, and participate in guided discussions that connect training concepts to real game situations.
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Players get ready for the second ice session.
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Players compete in a fast-paced 3v3 tournament designed to challenge creativity, decision-making, puck support, and execution under pressure.
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Players come off the ice, change, and reset for the next off-ice portion of camp.
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Players finish with coach-led off-ice work focused on athletic development, compete level, and movement quality.
Space is limited secure your spot
About Art of hockey
Founded in Maryland and now based in Minnesota, Art of Hockey is a player development company with family roots in Central New York. Our training is built around creativity, hockey IQ, and game-transfer development, helping players build skills that translate beyond drills and into real game situations.
What Makes AOH Camps Different?
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Players develop best when the environment matches where they are and what they are preparing for next.
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Camp sessions are designed to connect skating, puck touches, decisions, habits, and game situations.
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Players are pushed with high standards, clear coaching, and an environment that supports growth.
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Select camps may include off-ice work, classroom teaching, film review, or development conversations depending on age group and format.
Advanced Hockey Development Camp in Central New York
Accelerator is an advanced hockey development camp near Syracuse, NY designed for players born in 2013 and older who are preparing for the upcoming season. Built for motivated athletes, this two-day intensive combines high-level skill development, Hockey IQ training, video analysis, off-ice athletic development, and competitive game environments that challenge players to think, adapt, and perform under pressure.
Serving players throughout Central New York, Accelerator goes beyond traditional hockey camps by focusing on the skills that transfer directly to game situations. Players participate in advanced skill stations, structured practices, small-area competition, and a 3v3 tournament while receiving detailed coaching and individualized feedback in a small-group environment.