East Ottawa Girls Hockey Association & Bloom Hockey Forge New Development Partnership
The East Ottawa Girls Hockey Association (EOGH) is thrilled to announce a dynamic new partnership with Bloom Hockey Training Centre, located at 1344 Youville Drive in Orléans. This collaboration will unlock exclusive access to Bloom Hockey’s cutting-edge synthetic ice facility—designed to elevate both competitive and house-league players across the association.
What the Partnership Means for EOGH
- Year-Round Synthetic Ice Training
Bloom’s synthetic ice delivers approximately 90% of the glide of real ice, making it perfect for repetitive skill work—even off-season. EOGH teams can now access dedicated ice time to sharpen:
- Wrist and snapshot shooting mechanics,
- Precision stickhandling, puck control, and agility,
- Skating balance and edge technique.
- Seamless Integration with On-Ice Practices
By combining regular on-ice sessions with supplemental synthetic ice workouts, players gain greater repetition and muscle memory. The added resistance provided by synthetic surfaces also enhances strength and awareness. - Tailored Sessions for All Levels
Both house league and competitive levels will benefit, with programs designed to match each group’s needs—from foundational mechanics to advanced tactics. Bloom’s flexible booking ensures teams can schedule sessions around games, tournaments, and practices.
“This partnership with Bloom Hockey is a great opportunity to further enhance the development of our players. The combination of on-ice and synthetic-ice training will elevate the skills and confidence of our players.” - EOGH President, Rick Leach.
📍 About Bloom Hockey Training Centre
Bloom Hockey is an innovative hockey and ringette training centre in Orléans, dedicated to providing affordable, comprehensive development programming for athletes of all levels. The facility features:
- A synthetic ice surface, ideal for training essentials like shooting, stickhandling, and technique.
- Off-ice strength, agility, and conditioning programs tuned to hockey-specific athletic development.
- Personalized development tracks tailored to age, skill level, and long-term goals .
- An advanced booking system enabling flexible, focused training sessions.
“We’re excited to bring our resources to EOGH and support the growth of girls’ hockey in our community. Our synthetic ice and strength programs are designed to accelerate development whether players are just starting or preparing for the next competitive level.” - Bloom Hockey Owner, Rick Dorval.
Between Bloom Hockey’s advanced facility at 1344 Youville Drive and EOGH’s vision of providing a positive hockey experience where participants at all age levels can develop and learn the technique and skills of hockey, this partnership marks a major milestone for girls’ hockey development in Ottawa’s east end.
