Chicago Area Hockey Development
Train With
A Pro.
Train with an ECHL & SPHL professional player, 2× Pro Player Champion, and current USHL linesman. Private and group sessions for all ages and skill levels.
Chicago Area Hockey Development
Train With
A Pro.
Train with an ECHL & SPHL professional player, 2× Pro Player Champion, and current USHL linesman. Private and group sessions for all ages and skill levels.
Suited up for the Kansas City Mavericks and Reading Royals in one of North America's top pro leagues. Real game reps, real pressure — brought into every session.
Competed in the SPHL (Pensacola, Quad City, Knoxville, Peoria) and top professional leagues overseas — a wide variety of leagues and situations throughout his pro career.
Two professional player championships. Ryan doesn't just teach winning habits — he's lived them, in championships that counted.
On the ice every week in one of North America's top junior leagues. Sees the game from every angle — player and official.
On The Ice
Coaching In Action
Ryan's approach is built from a decade of professional experience — every session reflects how the game is actually played and won.
Ryan's Approach
Get On The Ice
Programs & Pricing
Every session is structured, purposeful, and led by a professional who's been where your player wants to go.
Sessions held at Johnny's Ice House and Blackhawks Ice Center in the Chicago area.
Learn to Skate
per session (1 hr) + ice cost
Built for beginners who want real fundamentals from day one. Ryan builds skating from the ground up — edges, balance, and stride — so every skill added later has a pro-level base.
- Proper stride & posture mechanics
- Edge fundamentals & balance
- Stopping, pivoting & transitions
Group Sessions
+ ice cost (varies by rink)
Competitive small-group reps where players push each other. Drills mirror real game situations — teaching players to execute when it's contested, not just in isolation.
- Battle drills & compete situations
- Small-area games with game read
- Puck support, spacing & movement
1-on-1 Private Lessons
per session (1 hr) + ice cost
Maximum reps, zero distractions. Ryan locks in on your specific weaknesses and builds a direct path to fixing them — the fastest way to measurable improvement on the ice.
- Custom drill plan built around you
- Immediate rep-by-rep feedback
- Position & role-specific coaching
* All session prices are per hour. Ice cost is additional and varies by rink — exact ice fees are confirmed at booking. Subject to change depending on rink availability.
Professional Pedigree
Coached By
A Player.
Ryan didn't just study the game — he played it professionally for over 10 years. Competing across the ECHL (Kansas City Mavericks, Reading Royals) and SPHL (Pensacola Ice Flyers, Quad City Storm, Knoxville Ice Bears, Peoria Rivermen) — going up against high-level players every single night.
That experience lives in every drill, every correction, every rep he puts his players through. When Ryan teaches edge work, shooting mechanics, or puck protection — he's teaching from muscle memory forged in real games, not from a textbook.
Book NowWhat Gets Transferred
Pro-Level Skills.
Built Into Your Game.
Every skill Ryan teaches is something he lived at the professional level. Not theory — direct translation from the ECHL, SPHL, and USHL to your game.
Power Skating
Explosive first steps, stride efficiency, and maximum power output per shift — the mechanics Ryan refined over a decade of professional play, now broken down rep by rep for your game. Ryan also works with Next Level Power Skating to deliver structured power skating programs for all ages and skill levels.
Edge Work & Agility
Deep edge control, razor-sharp turns, and fluid transitions. The footwork that lets defenders stop on a dime and forwards blow past checks — transferable at every age and level.
Stickhandling & Puck Control
Soft hands, body shielding, and confident puck possession at full speed under pressure. Skills built to survive contact and hold the puck when it matters.
Shooting & Scoring
Elite release mechanics, shot selection, and deceptive angles — taught by someone who studied goalies for years. Turn opportunities into goals more consistently.
Hockey IQ & Game Sense
Ryan's decade as a player plus his years officiating in the USHL gives him a 360° view of the game. He teaches anticipation, positioning, and split-second decision-making from angles most coaches never develop.
Compete Level & Mental Edge
Professional hockey is 50% mental. Ryan teaches the compete habits, battle details, and game-moment focus that separate players who show up from players who perform.
Defensive Ability
Gap control, stick positioning, and body angling that shut plays down before they start. Built from years of playing and officiating at high levels — reading the play a step ahead.
Grit
The relentless, never-quit mentality that shows up in puck battles, board play, and the final minute of a close game. Ryan instills the toughness that pro-level hockey demands.
Nutrition & Training Guidance
What you do off the ice matters as much as what you do on it. Ryan shares the fueling strategies, recovery habits, and dry-land training principles he relied on throughout his pro career to stay durable, sharp, and at game weight all season.
Ready to get on the ice? Reach out directly to book a session.
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The Coach
Elite Players Are Made, Not Born.
Ryan Devine is a professional hockey player with over 10 years of experience — including time in the ECHL (Kansas City Mavericks, Reading Royals) and SPHL (Pensacola Ice Flyers, Quad City Storm, Knoxville Ice Bears, Peoria Rivermen). A two-time professional player champion, he knows what elite performance demands from the inside.
As an active USHL linesman, Ryan is on the ice every single week at one of North America's premier junior leagues — watching the game unfold from the center of the action, not the bench.
A Unique Edge
Most coaches see hockey from one side. Ryan sees it from both. A decade of competing as a player taught him what it takes to execute under pressure. His years as an official give him an unmatched 360° view of positioning, flow, and decision-making that most coaches never develop — and he brings that full picture to every lesson.
That dual background translates into a genuine edge for his players in three key areas: defensive ability — reading plays and positioning the way officials and pro players see them; skating — mechanics refined through years of competing and officiating at the highest levels; and nutrition — the fueling habits Ryan relied on to stay at game weight and perform shift after shift throughout a professional career.
Who This Is For
Built For Every Player
From a child stepping on the ice for the first time to a college-bound player chasing a roster spot — every level is welcome.
First-Timers & Beginners
Ages 3+
Never been on skates, or still building the basics. Ryan starts with fundamentals — balance, edges, and confidence — before anything else.
Youth & Travel Players
All levels
Travel, AAA, and house league players building a foundation. Sessions are structured around your goals and current level.
Adult & Recreational
18+
Beer league and returning skaters who want to move better, shoot harder, and enjoy the game more — at any pace.
Advanced Specific Training
High School Players
Varsity / JV
High school hockey is where players are made or cut. Ryan's sessions target the exact skills coaches watch at tryouts — explosive skating, compete edge, and reading the ice at speed.
Session Focus
- Skating speed & explosive edges
- Compete battles for roster spots
- Decision-making under game pressure
- Shot mechanics and accuracy
Junior Hockey
Tier I–III · USHL · NAHL
Junior hockey demands pro habits. Ryan competed at the pro level and officiated the USHL — he knows exactly what separates players who get noticed from those who don't.
Session Focus
- Pro-level skating habits and efficiency
- Advanced puck skills in tight spaces
- Physical compete and battle-play
- Game-speed reads and positioning
College Bound
NCAA · D1 · D3 · ACHA
College coaches recruit players who can contribute immediately. Ryan builds the specific skill package that gets prospects onto college rosters — and keeps them there.
Session Focus
- Recruiting-level skating efficiency
- Offensive zone skill package
- High-compete positioning
- Hockey IQ and mental edge
Get In Touch
Email To Book
The fastest way to lock in ice time is a quick email — share the player's age, skill level, and goals and Ryan will confirm within 24 hours.
Ryand846@aol.comEmail for lessons or DM @DevineHockey on Instagram.
Common Questions
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What Families Are Saying
Real Results, Real Players
"Our son went from struggling to keep up in practice to being one of the more confident skaters on his team. Ryan breaks things down in a way that actually clicks for a 9-year-old."
T. Murphy
Squirt-level player, Chicago area
"You can tell within five minutes that this guy played at a real level. The drills are specific, the feedback is instant, and my daughter looks forward to every session."
J. Kowalski
Bantam-level player, Chicago area
"I hadn't been on skates in years and was intimidated to start. Ryan met me where I was and had me moving with real confidence in just a few sessions."
M. Brennan
Adult / recreational skater
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