THE PANTHERS EDGE

AFTERSCHOOL | STATION-BASED SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

Panthers Edge is an afterschool, station-based skills development clinic taking place every Tuesday and Thursday (no clinics on holidays).


Players rotate through coach-led stations on the ice, spending 10 to 15 minutes at each, working on the fundamentals that build a complete hockey player.

With a max 6-to-1 player-to-coach ratio, every skater gets focused instruction and players are grouped by age and skill level to keep every player appropriately challenged.


PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED


Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays (no sessions on holidays)

Location: Panthers IceDen

Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm


COACHING STAFF

Alex Liulchuk – Florida Jr Panthers Head Skills Coach

Bryan Berard – Florida Jr Panthers Assistant Hockey Director and NHL Alumni

Petr Schastlivyy – Florida Jr Panthers 13UAAA Head Coach and NHL Alumni

Denis Shvidki – Florida Jr Panthers 12UA Head Coach and NHL Alumni

Mike Simonetti – Florida Jr Panthers 18UAA Head Coach

Brett Schaffer – Florida Jr Panthers Head Goalie Instructor


DAILY SCHEDULE

  • 3:30PM: Locker room assignment posted on the TV monitors in the lobby
  • 3:45PM: Dress for on-ice & check-in with coaches
  • 4 - 5PM: On-ice session
  • 5 - 5:15PM: locker room time; lockers locked and inspected at 8:45AM


DETAILS & INFORMATION

LOCKER ROOM POLICY & PLAYER CONDUCT

These standards build the same habits our pro players rely on every day — accountability, respect, and discipline both on and off the ice.

General

  • No phone use inside the locker room.
  • Players are responsible for cleaning up their area.
  • No damage to facility property.
  • No fighting or horseplay.
  • Respect other players, coaches, and personal property.
  • Respect & sportsmanship
  • No bullying, hazing, or exclusionary behavior.
  • Follow directions from coaches and facility staff promptly.
  • Use appropriate language — no profanity or taunting.


ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY

  • Notify coaches in advance of any absence or late arrival.
  • Players arriving after check-in must report to the front desk before entering the locker room.


EQUIPMENT & APPEARANCE

  • Full gear required for all on-ice sessions.
  • Equipment should be properly stored, not left in walkways or common areas.


FACILITY & SAFETY

  • No horseplay involving skates, sticks, or other equipment.
  • Report any injury, no matter how minor, to a coach immediately.
  • No unauthorized guests or siblings in the locker room.


ACCOUNTABILITY

  • Players are responsible for their own belongings; Panthers First Shift isn't liable for lost or stolen items.
  • Repeated violations may result in removal from a session or the program.
  • Parents/guardians notified of any conduct issues.


For enrollment questions, contact the FJP Hockey Office.

Colleen Clark: clarkc@floridapanthers.com

Hunter Balkjyh: balkjyh@floridapanthers.com