THE FEIA Falcons Girls Hockey Program is entering it’s second full season in 2023-2024 as a member of the US based National Girls Hockey League. The league currently has 32 teams spread right across the US from Vegas to Idaho, Maine to New Jersey and all points in between, This coming seasons schedule currently features 10 showcases split between the US and Canada. Those 10 showcases add up to approximately 40 games. The Falcons will also be hosting several games and a Showcase of their own.
The Falcons will continue visiting several other U-Sport and NCAA programs when time permits. The goal is for student-athletes to gain exposure to the differences between post-secondary leagues and programs and understand the level of hockey and commitment required to play university hockey in Canada and the U.S.
The Falcons are scheduled to practice four times a week, attend hockey lab (video/strategy/motivation/philosophy) once a week and take part in strength and conditioning each weekday.
The Falcons have entered into a special partnership with Pelino Athletic Performance. Their mission is to be the global leader of cognition care for all athletes and their fans. They aim to inspire and assist the potential of Niagara’s athletes competing internationally to reach the top of the podium.
Team building is an integral part of Falcons Hockey. The girls will be participating in various activities over the season to build friendships and teamwork and, most importantly, to have fun.
At FEIA, time is carefully planned under Head Coach Carley Blomberg to provide student-athletes with the optimal balance of mental and physical training. Coach Blomberg brings a championship pedigree to the Falcons Girls Hockey Program, capping her five-year USports Women’s Hockey career as a leader on Brock University’s 2022 McCaw Cup team. Associate Coach Pete Montana and Director of Hockey Operations and Hockey Canada Skills Coach Mike Macdonald assist with the day-to-day development processes. Features of the Falcons Girls Hockey Program include:
• Highly competitive schedule against the best programs in North America • Training facilities with the latest in training technology • Practice and skills development 4–5 times per week • Daily strength and conditioning • Fitness and nutrition counselling • Meals, transportation and accommodations included • Exposure to USports and NCAA coaches throughout the season
The FEIA Falcons Girls Hockey Program is designed to advance athletic and technical skills and integrate them with academics to prepare student-athletes for the next level in their athletic careers.
Training Facilities
Falcons student-athletes have use of the innovative athletic facility located on campus and our rinks at the Fort Erie Leisureplex and Crystal Ridge Arena.
• NHL & Olympic sized rinks • Cutting-edge fitness centre and equipment • Showers and locker rooms • Concessions area with dining • Coaches offices, theatre and games and conference rooms
Strength & Conditioning
Our trainers create a comprehensive plan to best suit each individual student-athlete to improve speed, agility, flexibility, overall strength, technique and form. Along with extensive training in the weight room, each student-athlete works with FEIA coaches on all aspects of high-performance. Our highly trained strength and conditioning staff work closely with medical professionals, including athletic and physical therapists.