IceWorks Hockey Coaching Staff
Jim Watson
HOCKEY DIRECTOR
2x Stanley Cup Champion! (1973-74 & 1974-75)
Drafted 39th overall 1972 NHL draft
5x NHL All-star
32nd All-time in NHL Plus/Minus with +295
Inducted into the Philadelphia Flyers Hall of Fame 2016
10 Year NHL career in Philadelphia
Governor of Philadelphia Little Flyers Junior Program
Owner of Jim Watson Elite Hockey Camp – 25+ years
Head coach various levels – 10U through Junior A
Former Scout for Philadelphia Flyers
Stephane Charbonneau
HOCKEY DIRECTOR
Played in the NHL for Quebec Nordiques
4 Seasons in QMJHL
143 Career ECHL Games
1994-1995 ECHL 2nd All-Star Team
160 Career AHL Games
President of the Philadelphia Little Flyers Youth & Girls Program
Head Coach Garnet Valley Jaguars Varsity Ice Hockey
Has coached all levels Mite through Midget 18 AAA
20+Years of coaching experience
Pat Conway
HOCKEY INSTRUCTOR
Discover NHL Learn to Play Exceptional Community Coaches Award Winner
Head Coach Garnet Valley Jaguars JV Team
Assistant Coach Garnet Valley Jaguars Varsity Team
Assistant Coach Philadelphia Little Flyers Girls 19U
USA Hockey National Tournament 2021-22 & 2022-23 with Little Flyers
Certified Level 3 USA Hockey Referee
Certified Level 4 USA Hockey Coach
Instructor for IceWorks Camps & Clinics
Donna Helgenberg
HOCKEY INSTRUCTOR
35+ Years of Competitive Skating Experience
20+ Years of Teaching Through Inline Speed Skating, Figure Skating and Ice Hockey
East Coast Representative at Professional Skating Association
Ryan Vogt
HOCKEY INSTRUCTOR
Lifelong Little Flyers Player
Played Junior Hockey – EHL for Philadelphia
4 Seasons ACHA at William Patterson University & West Chester University
Captain West Chester University in Final Season
Business Management Degree – West Chester University
All-academic team 4 seasons in college
2014-2015 MJHL Defensive Forward Of The Year
2017-2018 EHL First Round Playoff MVP
Why Choose an IceWorks Clinic?
Our highly professional staff brings a wealth of knowledge to each session. Join former NHL players Jim Watson, Stephane Charbonneau, along with former EHL/College Player Ryan Vogt, High School Coach Pat Conway, Little Flyers Coach Rob Hoyt and Powerskating Coach Donna Helgenberg as they share their secrets that will unlock optimum performance in any hockey player.
Clinics are designed to improve/advance a player’s skill in a specific area.
Our in-depth clinics: Fully educate the player in the specific skill area. This understanding leads to mastery.
Allow the player to walk away with immediate working knowledge of what needs to be done in order to improve and advance. Are taught with the understanding that all players have different interest, abilities, personalities; therefore, they don’t all learn the same way.
For general inquiries about these programs please contact:
Stephane Charbonneau at scharbonneau@IceWorks.net or 610-497-2200 x127
2024-25 Learn to Play Hockey & Cross Ice
This clinic is designed for the basic beginner who is new to ice hockey. The student will be given drills to learn how to skate and develop basic hockey skills.
Coaches: Former NHL Player Stephane Charbonneau and Varsity Coach Pat Conway.
Space in each session is limited to only 35 skaters!!
FULL EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.
Mondays: 6:15pm – 7:15pm – Rink 1
Summer Session: 7/15, 7/22, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19Saturdays: 10:00am – 11:00am – Rink 4
Session 1: 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9
Session 2: 11/16, 11/23, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21
Session 3: 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1
Session 4: 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12Mondays: 6:15pm – 7:15pm – Rink 4
Girls Only: 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17Cost: $175.00 per session
CANCELLATION POLICY: If registration for clinic is withdrawn for any reason, you will receive a refund less $50.00 for administrative fees. No refunds will be issued for any reason within the two weeks prior to start date.
Prerequisite: Basic Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4 are now offered as part of our Learn to Skate program. Learn the fundamentals of Basic Hockey skating. Starts, stops, forward and backward skating, turns and transitions. (No pucks) Completing the elements of these levels will prepare every beginning hockey skater for his/her next step in learning to play hockey.
Visit Learn To Skate page2024-25 Flyers NHL Rookie Learn to Play Hockey
Registration is now open for the 2024-25 Flyers Learn to Play Rookie Program, presented by Holman. This program introduces boys and girls to hockey through weekly on-ice instruction, and all participants receive a full set of head-to-toe equipment. Register your 5 to 9 year old below!Session #1 – Flyers NHL Rookies at IceWorks
Sat 11/16/24 10:00am-11:00am
Sat 11/23/24 10:00am-11:00am
Sat 12/7/24 10:00am-11:00am
Sat 12/14/24 10:00am-11:00am
Sat 12/21/24 10:00am-11:00amSession #2 Flyers NHL Rookies at IceWorks
Sat 1/4/25 10:00am-11:00am
Sat 1/11/25 10:00am-11:00am
Sat 1/18/25 10:00am-11:00am
Sat 1/27/25 10:00am-11:00am
Sat 2/1/25 10:00am-11:00amSession #3 Flyers NHL Rookies at IceWorks (GIRLS ONLY)
Sat 4/19/25 10:00am-11:00am
Sat 4/26/25 10:00am-11:00am
Sat 5/3/25 10:00am-11:00am
Sat 5/10/25 10:00am-11:00am
Sat 5/17/25 10:00am-11:00am
Developed with the help of experts from USA Hockey and Hockey Canada, the Learn to Play initiative aims to be the gold standard for youth hockey programs with the goal of inspiring more families to join the hockey community. Learn to Play changes the way youth hockey is offered by providing first time participants, between 5–9 years of age, free head-to-toe equipment, age appropriate instruction and certified coaching, led by NHL Alumni, in a fun and safe atmosphere. Program presented in conjunction with The National Hockey League (NHL); NHL Players Association; USA Hockey & Canada Hockey. More about the program2025 Stickhandling Clinic
Coaches: Former NHL Player Stephane Charbonneau, Former EHL/College Player Ryan Vogt, Varsity Coach Pat Conway, Little Flyers Coach Rob Hoyt and Powerskating Coach Donna Helgenberg
Wednesdays:
6:00pm – 7:00pm (12 & Under)
7:15pm – 8:15pm (13 & Over)Sessions: 10
Dates: April 23, April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11, 2025
Cost: $300.00
LIMITED TO 45 SKATERS PER GROUP.
FULL EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If registration for clinic is withdrawn for any reason, you will receive a refund less $50.00 for administrative fees. No refunds will be issued for any reason within the two weeks prior to start date.
2025 FREE Mite Clinic
IceWorks Skating Complex is proud to host a FREE mite clinic for all U8 players with one year or less of experience. Full equipment required. Free skate rentals available for new players.
Clinic open to all Philadelphia Little Flyers, Delco Phantoms and Delco Dragons mite players as well.
Dates:
5/12 – 6:00-7:00pm Rink 4
6/16 – 6:00-7:00pm Rink 4
7/14 – 6:00-7:00pm Rink 4
8/18 – 6:00-7:00pm Rink 4
For more information, contact Stephane Charbonneau at scharbonneau@iceworks.net or call 610-497-2200 ext. 127
2025 Powerskating Clinic
Coaches: Former NHL Player Stephane Charbonneau, Former EHL/College Player Ryan Vogt, Varsity Coach Pat Conway, Little Flyers Coach Rob Hoyt and Powerskating Coach Donna Helgenberg
Thursdays:
6:00pm – 7:00pm (12 & Under)
7:15pm – 8:15pm (13 & Over)Sessions: 10
Dates: April 24, May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22, May 29, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, 2025
Cost: $300.00
LIMITED TO 45 SKATERS PER GROUP.
FULL EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If registration for clinic is withdrawn for any reason, you will receive a refund less $50.00 for administrative fees. No refunds will be issued for any reason within the two weeks prior to start date.
2025 Adult Learn to Play Hockey
Coaches: Former NHL Player Stephane Charbonneau, Former EHL/College Player Ryan Vogt, Varsity Coach Pat Conway, Little Flyers Coach Rob Hoyt and Powerskating Coach Donna Helgenberg
Wednesdays: 8:30pm – 10:00pm
Spring Sessions: 10
Spring Dates: April 23, April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, 2025Cost: $300.00
Our Adult Learn to Play Hockey Clinic teaches the fundamentals of Powerskating, Stickhandling, Passing, Shooting, Power-Play, Penalty Killing, Game Situations. This clinic is for beginner to intermediate players who wish to learn the proper basics necessary to excel in the sport of hockey. Participants in this clinic should already have taken the Learn To Skate Course and passed the Level II section of this program to benefit from this clinic.
Each Session Includes:
1 hour Skills: Powerskating, Stickhandling, Passing, Shooting, Power-Play, Penalty Killing, Game Situations. 30 minutes: Controlled scrimmageFULL EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If registration for clinic is withdrawn for any reason, you will receive a refund less $50.00 for administrative fees. No refunds will be issued for any reason within the two weeks prior to start date.
2025 Checking Clinic
Coaches: Former NHL Player Stephane Charbonneau, Former EHL/College Player Ryan Vogt, Varsity Coach Pat Conway, Little Flyers Coach Rob Hoyt and Powerskating Coach Donna Helgenberg
Tuesdays: 7:15pm – 8:15pm
Sessions: 5
Dates: April 22, April 29, May 6, May 13, May 20
Cost: $150.00
LIMITED TO 45 SKATERS.
FULL EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If registration for clinic is withdrawn for any reason, you will receive a refund less $50.00 for administrative fees. No refunds will be issued for any reason within the two weeks prior to start date.
2025 Defense Clinic
Coaches: Former NHL Player Stephane Charbonneau, Former EHL/College Player Ryan Vogt, Varsity Coach Pat Conway, Little Flyers Coach Rob Hoyt and Powerskating Coach Donna Helgenberg
Tuesdays: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Sessions: 8
Dates: April 22, April 29, May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27, June 3
Cost: $240
LIMITED TO 45 SKATERS.
FULL EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If registration for clinic is withdrawn for any reason, you will receive a refund less $50.00 for administrative fees. No refunds will be issued for any reason within the two weeks prior to start date.
