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ML HOCKEY
PLAY SMART,
PLAY HARD,
PLAY FAST.
Elite hockey training for players
who want to be the difference.
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Player Development
Skills, strength, confidence
and hockey IQ.
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Compete
Train like a pro.
Compete every day.
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Character
Work ethic. Accountability.
Respect.
OUR ONLY PROGRAM
SUMMER CAMPS
PLAY SMART. PLAY HARD. PLAY FAST.
ML Hockey Development Camp is designed to prepare players for training camp, tryouts, and the season ahead.
This is not a traditional skills camp. Players will train in high-tempo, game-like practices focused on making smart decisions, competing hard, and playing fast.
Every practice is designed to build the habits, hockey sense, competitiveness, and confidence players need to perform when the season begins.
Prepare with purpose. Be ready when it matters.
HOCKEY
SUMMER CAMPS
ML HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT CAMP
PLAY SMART. PLAY HARD. PLAY FAST.
ML Hockey Development Camp is designed to prepare players for training camp, tryouts, and the season ahead.
This is not a traditional skills camp. Players will train in high-tempo, game-like practices focused on making smart decisions, competing hard, and playing fast.
Every practice is designed to build the habits, hockey sense, competitiveness, and confidence players need to perform when the season begins.
Prepare with purpose. Be ready when it matters.
2027 CAMP DETAILS
DATESAugust 2–6, 2027
LOCATIONBiggby Coffee Ice Cube
Brighton, Michigan
Brighton, Michigan
2009–2010$875 Forwards / Defense
$400 Goalies
$400 Goalies
2011–2012$800 Forwards / Defense
$400 Goalies
$400 Goalies
2009–2010
JUNIOR HOCKEY PREP
Designed for players preparing to take the next step toward junior hockey.
Players will experience the pace, structure, expectations, and competitiveness of a junior-style practice environment while learning to make decisions and execute at game speed.
15 Forwards • 8 Defensemen • 2 Goalies
$875 Forwards / Defense • $400 Goalies
Limited to 25 Players
2011–2012
AAA / ELITE PREP
Designed for AAA and elite-level players looking to take the next step in their development.
High-tempo, competitive practices will challenge players to make decisions faster, compete harder, and execute at game speed while developing habits that transfer directly into the season.
15 Forwards • 8 Defensemen • 2 Goalies
$800 Forwards / Defense • $400 Goalies
Limited to 25 Players
5-DAY CAMP SCHEDULE
| Day | 2009–2010 Junior Hockey Prep | 2011–2012 AAA / Elite Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 |
7:45 AM — Parent & Player Welcome Meeting 8:45 AM — Video Meeting 9:00–10:20 AM — Practice |
10:45 AM — Parent & Player Welcome Meeting 11:45 AM — Video Meeting 12:00–1:20 PM — Practice |
| Day 2 |
8:45 AM — Meeting 9:00–9:50 AM — Forward / Defense Development 1:45 PM — Video Meeting 2:00–3:20 PM — Practice |
10:00 AM — Meeting 10:15–11:05 AM — Forward / Defense Development 3:15 PM — Video Meeting 3:30–4:50 PM — Practice |
| Day 3 |
8:45 AM — Video Meeting 9:00–10:20 AM — Practice |
11:45 AM — Video Meeting 12:00–1:20 PM — Practice |
| Day 4 |
8:45 AM — Meeting 9:00–9:50 AM — Forward / Defense Development 1:45 PM — Video Meeting 2:00–3:20 PM — Practice |
10:00 AM — Meeting 10:15–11:05 AM — Forward / Defense Development 3:15 PM — Video Meeting 3:30–4:50 PM — Practice |
| Day 5 |
8:45 AM — Video Meeting 9:00–10:20 AM — Practice |
11:45 AM — Video Meeting 12:00–1:20 PM — Practice |
WHAT EACH PLAYER RECEIVES
5 × 80-Minute Practices
2 × 50-Minute Forward / Defense Development Sessions
8 Hours 20 Minutes of Total Ice
Daily Video / Teaching Meetings
Individual Player Exit Meeting
Every player will finish camp with an individual exit meeting. Players will receive direct feedback on their strengths, areas for continued development, habits, and overall performance throughout the week.
The goal is for every player to leave ML Hockey with clear feedback and an understanding of what they need to continue working on as they head into training camp, tryouts, and the season ahead.
MEET THE COACHES
ML HOCKEY COACHING STAFF
FOUNDER / COACH
MICHAEL LEONE
Michael Leone is the Head Coach of the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League. Previously, he served as Head Coach and General Manager of the Green Bay Gamblers in the USHL and spent three years with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program.
Leone created ML Hockey to give back what was given to him as a player and now as a coach — bringing a high-level development camp to his new hometown of Brighton, Michigan.
COACH
DAKOTA BELL
The 2026-2027 NAHL season marks Dakota Bell's fifth season behind the bench for the Ice Dogs and his 13th season of coaching overall.
Bell joined the Ice Dogs organization in the summer of 2022 as an Assistant Coach. After two seasons, he was promoted to Associate Head Coach, and one year later — in the summer of 2025 — he was named the franchise's Head Coach.
Prior to Fairbanks, Bell spent two seasons as a graduate assistant at New England College. Before that, he served as a volunteer assistant coach at Division I Bowling Green. Bell got his start in coaching in his hometown of Bowling Green, Ohio, working as both a head and assistant coach for youth hockey teams at the USA Hockey Tier 1 AAA and Tier 2 AA levels. He has also worked multiple USA Hockey selection camps throughout his career.
Bell holds a Master of Business Administration in Strategic Leadership from New England College (2022) and a Bachelor of Science in Education from Bowling Green State University (2019).
THE ML STANDARD
HABITS THAT TRANSFER
“Every drill has a purpose. Players learn to think faster, compete harder, and carry those habits into games.”
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RESERVE YOUR SPOT
SUMMER CAMP INTEREST FORM
Tell us about the player. ML Hockey will follow up with available dates, age groups, location, and pricing.
HOW REGISTRATION WORKS
ML HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT CAMP
Submitting the camp interest form does not require payment. ML Hockey will review the player information first and confirm availability by email.
1. SUBMIT THE CAMP INTEREST FORM
Complete the form above with the player’s information.
2. WAIT FOR CONFIRMATION
Michael Leone or Dakota Bell will contact you by email to confirm that the player has a spot in camp.
3. MAKE PAYMENT AFTER CONFIRMATION
Please do not send payment until you have received a confirmation email from Michael Leone or Dakota Bell.
PAY AFTER CONFIRMATION
Once your player’s spot has been confirmed by email, send camp payment to:
@MLHockeyLLCPlease include the player’s full name in the Venmo payment note.
Pay After Confirmation