top hockey program overview
top hockey program overview
TOP Hockey Richmond Hill provides a competitive hockey pathway for players ages 4 and up, focusing on our core values of quality coaching, character building, long-term development, and a seasonal set schedule that make it easier for kids to play multiple sports.
For the 2025-2026 hockey season, we are excited to introduce two new TOP Hockey programs to Richmond Hill for the first time! Based out of NTR Richmond Hill (Elgin Mills & Bayview), and the new Honey and Barry Memorial Arena, we will be offering the following programs:
Learn-to-Play Hockey
Ages 4-6
Our Learn-to-Play hockey program is designed for beginner players who want to improve their hockey skills in a fun, engaging environment. Our program is built to incorporate progressive age-appropriate development with engaging activities and drills to create the optimal environment for kids to improve, have fun, and fall in love with the game!
Titan Hockey League
Ages 6-8
NEW for the 2025-2026 season, the Titan League is a development-focused House League style program that combines high-quality professional coaching and skills development with a weekly Showdown Game. The Titan League is designed to provide young players with a development-focused hockey experience that bridges the gap between introductory hockey programs and competitive Academy teams.
U8 Rep Team (Select/MD)
2018/2019 Birthyears
NEW for the 2025-2026 season, the TOP Hockey U8 team offers an innovative approach to competitive hockey that features professional coaches, quality player development, and a unique multi-sport schedule. Rep teams generally feature 3x practices per week throughout the September to April season, as well as games, festivals, and tournaments against other independent minor hockey clubs. For the 2025-2026 season, we expect the U8 Team to play approximately 12-15 games.
Please note that TOP Hockey Richmond Hill is an independent hockey club and not a member of Hockey Canada.
MEET TECHNICAL DIRECTOR IAN MACKENZIE!
If you've been involved with our programs over the past five years, it's likely you've seen Coach Ian hanging around the rink, field, or gym. One of the founders of TOP Sports, Ian is one of the most experienced and respected youth hockey coaches around. A native of Toronto, Ian was a very successful multi-sport athlete in high school, playing golf, basketball, volleyball, lacrosse, and hockey, some at the provincial level, and found equal success in all sports. Upon graduation from high school Ian attended Wilfrid Laurier University to study Business and Communications, and briefly played junior hockey in Waterloo before shifting his focus to coaching.
After graduating from Laurier and spending time living abroad, Ian began running his own hockey school and worked with a number of major minor hockey clubs in Toronto. When TOP was founded in 2017, Ian was instrumental in developing the hockey program to what it is now, and is a huge part of creating #TheOtherPath.
Ian currently holds certificates from the National Coaching Certification Program and Hockey Canada, and will be pursuing his NCCP Advanced Coaching Diploma later this year. In addition to his role as the Technical Director of TOP Hockey, Ian also oversees parts of our Summer Hockey Camps, Collingwood Programs, and Coach Development Programs.
If you'd like to reach out and chat about our hockey programs please email us at richmondhill@topsports.ca.
Questions about TOP Hockey programs?
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