Lino Lakes, Minnesota
Year-round hockey development on the ice and in our training facility. Small groups, elite coaching, and real skill progression for every athlete โ from first strides to advanced competitive play.
Real development takes quality coaching and the right number of players. That is the idea behind BTP: small groups, high standards, and a place where every athlete is seen, coached, and pushed. Not a crowded skate where kids blend in โ a proving ground where they get better.
Four reasons the north country trains with us.
Small by design. We cap every group so no one blends into the crowd โ elite-level attention at a price that will not freeze you out. Quality over quantity, always.
The latest techniques, the proven progressions โ the same methods sharpening today's top players, brought to the north woods and applied at every level.
Shooting simulators, synthetic-ice skating trainers, and video analysis โ cutting-edge tools that turn long winter reps into real, measurable growth.
On-ice, off-ice, strength, and leadership โ the whole player. We build skills, bodies, and character together, forging athletes who last.
From the first thaw to the deep freeze, there is always a next step. Sign up for any program through the Member Portal.
Our flagship. Small pods of 8, organized by age and level, blending on-ice and off-ice work across the long Minnesota summer. The complete BTP experience โ and the heart of everything we do.
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Shake off the off-season. A pre-season tune-up starting Labor Day โ two days on-ice, two days at BTP. Summer Pods families get first crack; new faces always welcome.
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When the deep freeze sets in, we go to work. Proud primary off-ice skill development partner for Centennial Youth Hockey โ plus holiday clinics all winter long.
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As the snow melts, we teach the game โ breakouts, zone play, defensive concepts, and position-specific training for forwards, defense, and goalies. Skills become hockey sense.
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Year-round, by appointment. One-on-one and small-group training, plus private shot analysis with video breakdown to sharpen release, power, and accuracy.
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Where the love of the game takes root. Age-appropriate development for our youngest players โ building skills, confidence, and a lifelong bond with hockey.
Learn More โThrough every season of the north โ sun, leaves, snow, and thaw โ development never stops.
Between the Pines is the primary off-ice skill development partner for Centennial Youth Hockey. Throughout the winter season, we bring our training system to Centennial's players โ building skills, hockey IQ, and confidence off the ice to complement their time on it.
It's a partnership we're proud of, and a reflection of the trust local hockey families place in the BTP approach.
About Our Partnerships
Create your family account in the Member Portal to sign up for programs, manage your athletes, and stay connected with BTP through every season in the pines.