BTP athletes training on the ice

Lino Lakes, Minnesota

Hockey Is
Built Here.

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.

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Development, Done Right

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.

Why Families Choose BTP

Four reasons the north country trains with us.

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Capped Groups, Real Value

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.

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Elite Skill Development

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.

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Advanced Hockey Technology

Shooting simulators, synthetic-ice skating trainers, and video analysis โ€” cutting-edge tools that turn long winter reps into real, measurable growth.

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Comprehensive Development

On-ice, off-ice, strength, and leadership โ€” the whole player. We build skills, bodies, and character together, forging athletes who last.

A Program for Every Season

From the first thaw to the deep freeze, there is always a next step. Sign up for any program through the Member Portal.

Summer Pods training
โ˜€๏ธ Summer ยท Flagship

Summer Pods

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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Fall Boost Camp
๐Ÿ‚ Fall ยท Pre-Season

Fall Boost Camp

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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Centennial off-ice partner
โ„๏ธ Winter ยท Partner

Centennial Off-Ice Partner

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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Spring BTP Academy
๐ŸŒฑ Spring ยท The Game

Spring BTP Academy

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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Private shot analysis
๐Ÿ’ Year-Round ยท By Appointment

Private Lessons & Shot Analysis

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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Mite program
๐Ÿฃ Youth ยท Foundations

Mite Program

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.

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A Full Year in the Pines

Through every season of the north โ€” sun, leaves, snow, and thaw โ€” development never stops.

Jun ยท Jul ยท Aug
Summer Pods
Our flagship program runs all summer
September
Fall Boost Camp
Pre-season tune-up & new-player access
Oct โ€“ Feb
Winter Season
Centennial off-ice partner ยท private lessons ยท holiday clinics
Early March
Spring Break
Facility rests ยท private lessons by appointment
Late Mar โ€“ May
Spring Academy
Learn the game: concepts & position play

Proud Partner of Centennial Youth Hockey

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Centennial's Off-Ice Skill Development Partner

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
Off-ice balance training Skating treadmill training Shooting simulator Athletes training on the ice

Your Season Starts Here

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.