ES Lions winter hockey!
TEncounter Sports is thrilled to field five PHL teams this winter (2025–2026):
- U11 (2015–2016)
- U13 (2013–2014)
- U15 (2011–2012)
- U16 (2010)
- U18 (2008–2010)
Winter ID Skates - August 30
Location: Argyll Arena
Cost: $15 per player
U11 & U13 — 10:45 - 11:45 AM
U16 & U18 — 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Register now: Click here
We’re also looking for goalies at all age groups—reach out if you’re interested.
Our U15 team is almost complete, and has just a couple of final needs remaining. If you’re interested, please reach out at info@encountersports.ca.
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Questions or interested in a team? 📧 info@encountersports.ca
Why Join the lions
meet some of our expert service providers
defensive edge
doghouse goaltending
doghouse goaltending
We’re excited to announce that The Defensive Edge will be joining us as an expert service provider for our Winter Teams!
After years of trusted service with our Spring programs, we are thrilled to extend this partnership year-round.
In addition to their elite on-ice development, The Defensive Edge will also lead our off-ice strength training program—helping athletes grow stronger, faster, and more resilient.
Led by Ian Barteaux, whose passion and energy inspire young athletes to give their very best, The Defensive Edge continues to help players build better habits, develop explosive speed, increase stamina, and strengthen both body and mind—becoming the best version of themselves on and off the ice.
doghouse goaltending
doghouse goaltending
doghouse goaltending
We’re excited to welcome Doghouse Goaltender Development as our official goalie development partner for the Encounter Sports Lions!
Led by Billy Teefy, Doghouse brings years of dedicated coaching to goaltenders and youth hockey — helping goalies sharpen their skills, strengthen their mindset, and thrive in the crease.
Through this partnership, our Lions goalies will benefit from expert training in:
Positioning & Movement
Save Technique & Rebound Control
Puck Handling & Game Reads
Mental Toughness & Confidence
Together, we’re building better goalies and better teams.
