Boys Hockey at FEIA
Elite Training
Competitive Development
Academic Balance
A high-performance boys hockey program designed to develop disciplined, competitive student-athletes through daily training, high-level competition, and academic structure.
Program Overview
The FEIA BoysHockey Program is designed for student-athletes seeking a structured and competitive hockey experience alongside strong academics.
Daily training is integrated into the school schedule, allowing players to develop their skills in a consistent high-performance environment while maintaining strong academic progress.
The program mirrors the structure and expectations of collegiate hockey programs, preparing student-athletes for advancement to junior, collegiate, and professional pathways
FEIA Boys Hockey has helped develop more than 20 players who have progressed to Junior A and higher levels, including advancement to the NHL Draft, OHL, NCAA, OJHL, CCHL, NOJHL, and SIJHL.
A Day in the Life
The structured daily schedule helps student-athletes balance elite athletic development with strong academic performance.
Derek Bachynski joined FEIA in 2023 and leads the continued development of the Boys Hockey Program. He oversees the program’s structure, standards, and long-term vision while supporting the advancement of student-athletes to higher levels of hockey.
A former NCAA Division I player at Wayne State University, Derek also played professionally in Europe before transitioning into coaching. He began his coaching career with the Ohio University Bobcats, where he helped lead the program to an ACHA Conference Championship, before moving on to the Powell River Kings (BCHL).
