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The MAXPRO Elite Hockey Skills program is fun but challenging and will provide all levels of players with a solid foundation of the essentials skills required to advance their level of play. Special attention is placed on all aspects of forwards and backwards skating. Emphasis is placed on stride, edge control, cross-overs, stopping and turns. All aspects of puck control and shooting will also be taught. Each skill will be broken down so that all students gain a solid understanding of the skills being taught. Skill specific games will be used to aid in improvement while providing fun for all students. The program is based on a unique, time-proven methodology developed exclusively for MAXPRO Elite Hockey Skills by our founders Igor and Maxime Gratchev.

The basis for our teaching strategy is to combine the strongest Russian and North American Hockey training techniques. Russia has been a dominant force in international hockey for the past several decades because of the rigorous methods used in training and educating hockey players and in focus with techniques. The emphasis of our program is on the development of skating technique and game strategies. As you know, skillful skating techniques are an important part of becoming an accomplished hockey player. In our program, we incorporate all the traditional powerful straight-ahead approach of American skating, as well as the high-speed fluid maneuverability of the Russians. We will also work on combining the team tactics of the Russian tradition with the more assertive tactics of the North American strategy.

The MAXPRO Elite hockey skills program is incorporated in our TEN STEPS program that runs from September through March. It is also available during special spring sessions and summer camps.

If the group sessions do not quite work with your schedule, private lessons are also available.

How Do You Sign Up?
All session sign-ups are ONLINE and allow you to conveniently pay by credit card. 
If you already have an account, simply login and sign-up.
If you don't have an account, please register, add your child as a participant and sign up!
Follow this link: REGISTER NOW!

You may get more information by contacting:

MAX GRATCHEV at 617-501-8870 ([email protected])
You can also email Boston Stars Operations, Dave Turk, at [email protected]

About Maxime Gratchev
Max Gratchev Professional Hockey










Height: 5' 11" Born: Sep 26, 1988
Birthplace: Novosibirsk, Russia
Drafted: New York Islanders / 2007 NHL Entry Draft Round,
4th (106th Overall)

-Arturs Kulda, Winnipeg Jets (NHL)
"Max is always one of the hardest workers on and off the ice. His skating and positive attitude makes others follow him and try to be better at whatever they're doing. Working with Max would be an amazing experience for any hockey player.

Club Announcement

The MaxPro Ten Steps Program

Posted: February 2015
MaxPro Hockey Schools “Ten Steps” program is divided into 28 sessions for each Saturday nights from September through March. Each session is limited to 15 players. Ten Steps allows make-ups (if you are unable to make a session, you can make it up at a different session or a future date).

Tournaments

Posted: February 2015
Tournaments are a big part of what we do at the Boston Stars and MaxPro Jets. Each team participates in 2-3 tournaments per season and play against teams from all parts of the US and Canada. The purpose of the the tournaments is to engage in competition outside our league and also get our players the exposure they need to prepare for High School and College Hockey.

Contact Us

Home Arena:
Veteran's Memorial Skating Rink
570 Somerville Avenue
Somerville, MA 02144

Mailing Address:
Boston Stars Hockey
150 North Street
Somerville, MA 02144

Phone: 617-501-5080
Email: [email protected]
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