During the 2026 edition of Hockey’s Premier Coaching Conference, TCS Live will host more than 25 presentations across a jam-packed 3-day event, including industry-leading keynote speakers, panel discussions, tactical breakdowns, and our renowned on-ice presentations.
Consistently ranked as a standout experience by attendees, our on-ice presentations give you a rare chance to watch world-class coaches run a live practice.
And learning about the topic itself is just the tip of the iceberg.
You’ll see the detailed preparation behind an efficient session, hear the exact language top coaches use to land their key teaching points, and watch the small corrections they make in real time to sharpen a drill’s execution.
It’s a masterclass in teaching, that any coach can benefit from.
“You’re learning from the best skills coaches and professional coaches throughout the world in a truly one of a kind set up.” – Craig Jennings, Saint Thomas Aquinas College
“The on-ice skills were immediately transferable at any age level. If your intent is to learn, you won’t be disappointed.” – Eric Korbecki, Suburban Hockey
“One of the best environments to be a “thief” to strategies, concepts and beliefs.” – Mat Milberry, Ontario Hockey Academy
This summer, eight coaches will take the ice for their on-ice presentations at TCS Live. Explore their topics below and get your ticket to TCS Live to see them live & in-person!
Mastering Simple Movements for Elite Puck Skills
Presented by Sigalet Hockey Skills Coach, Jonathan Sigalet
Creating offense with the puck at speed requires more than skill, it requires efficient movement, control, and deception.
In this presentation, former pro player turned skills coach, Jonathan Sigalet will explore the details behind effective puck handling in tight spaces and how these micro-skills help players create separation and make plays in game situations.
Manufacturing Offence from High Ice
Presented by Carolina Hurricanes Player Development Coach, Daniel Bochner
NHL Player Development Coach Daniel Bochner breaks down how players can create offence from limited time and space in the offensive zone.
Learn the skills, reads, and movement patterns behind deception, puck protection, lane creation, and manipulating defenders to generate more scoring opportunities.
Developing Hockey IQ Through Practice Design
Presented by Viima Hockey Head of Coaching & Co-Founder, Iiro Mäntylä
Using offensive-zone play for defensemen as the foundation, this presentation from Coach Iiro Mäntylä will introduce a practical framework for matching coaching methods to player needs.
Learn when to use isolated skill work, representative learning environments, or game-like scenarios based on whether the challenge is technical execution, skill integration, or decision-making.
From Protecting to Possessing: Developing a More Offensive Mindset
Presented by Tampa Bay Lightning European Scout, Tobias Johansson
Tobias Johansson, European Scout with the Tampa Bay Lightning, will explore how coaches can develop a more offensive mindset in players by shifting the focus from protecting the puck to possessing it.
Using small-area games and possession-based activities, Tobias will demonstrate how practice design can create environments where players are encouraged to make decisions, recognize opportunities, and create solutions based on the situation in front of them.
The Key to Explosive Acceleration
Presented by Calgary Flames Skating Coach, Danielle Fujita
The first three steps are one of the most important skills in the modern game.
In this presentation, Skating Coach Danielle Fujita will break down the mechanics behind explosive acceleration, showing coaches how to develop maximum speed through starts, turns, and transitions.
The Art of the Elite Release
Presented by Hockey Canada Manager of NextGen Player Development, Dean Seymour
The difference between a good shot and an elite release comes down to the details.
Player development expert Dean Seymour will break down the mechanics behind shooting in stride and the catch-and-release shot, revealing how timing, deception, and puck handling help players get pucks off faster and with greater accuracy in game situations.
From Drills to Decisions: A New Approach to Skill Development
Presented by Hockey Developpement Skills Coach, Alexandre Chénier
Discover how non-linear pedagogy and the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) can transform the way coaches develop passing, receiving, and puck protection skills.
Learn from Skills Coach Alexandre Chénier how these methods create game-like practice environments that better prepare players for the decisions and challenges they face in today’s game.
Turning Defensive Obstacles into Offensive Opportunities
Presented by Penn State University Associate Head Coach, Juliano Pagliero
Join Juliano Pagliero, Goaltending Coach at Penn State, for an on-ice session that reframes goalie development as an offensive teaching tool.
Pagliero will show you how to build an attack mentality in shooters working from low angles, turning tough-angle looks into legitimate scoring threats.
