Learning to play hockey is more than just learning a game. More than skating, passing, and stick-handling, hockey is about responsibility, respect, and teamwork. As children learn the skills needed to succeed on tice ice, they also build and solidify important character traits needed to succeed on the ice. With that in mind, the Learn to Play initiative was developed jointly by the National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players' Association to offer more families a chance to experience everything that makes youth hockey so rewarding.

Developed with the help of experts from USA Hockey and Hockey Canada, the Learn to Play program aims to be the gold standard for youth hockey programs wit the goal of inspiring more families to join the hockey community. Learn to Play changes the way youth hockey is offered by providing first time participants, head-to-toe equipment, weekly sessions of age appropriate on-ice instruction and certified coaching led by National Hockey League Alumni in a fun and safe atmosphere. Learn to Play on-ice practice plans have been developed in collaboration with experts from USA Hockey and Hockey Canada and are taught by certified coaches and National Hockey League Alumni.

This program is designed for first-time players only. All Learn to Play participants must have completed a Learn to Skate program prior to beginning the Learn to Play program.