This season, 2026-2027 will be 2012s and 2013s
OUR GOAL IS TO BRING THE BEST PLAYERS IN NY STATE TOGETHER IN A DEVELOPMENT SETTING.
DEVELOPMENT
Combination of 2 tournaments, placed around the focus of on ice development- multiple on ice sessions, lectures, and video sessions.
PLAYER RECOGNITION
We will be promoting all of our athletes to help our players achieve the next step in their careers. Allowing them to focus on development, and getting better.
COACHING STAFF
Our coaching staff will be current D1 and Pro players, as well as guest appearances from current D1 and Pro coaches. Our goal is to support and surround our athletes with knowledgeable current coaches and athletes.
Development. Player Recognition. Winning.
TRAINING CAMP WEEKENDS
MODEL YEAR 1 · 2013S THIS YEAR
2 Training Weekends & 2 High Performance Tournaments · Lake Placid, NY April 24-25th · Ithaca, NY May 22-23rd · Royal Road April 29th - May 2nd · Kings of Spring - Nashville May 28-31
DAY 1
9:20-9:40 AM
WARM UP
10-11 AM
SKILLS SESSION
11:15-11:45 AM
OFF ICE
11:45-12:30 PM
LUNCH
12:30-1:00 PM
VIDEO/LECTURE
1:30-2:30 PM
PRACTICE
2:30-2:45 PM
COOL DOWN
2:45-5:00 PM
REST
DAY 2
9:20-9:40 AM
WARM UP
10-11:00 AM
SKILLS SESSION
11:15-11:45 AM
OFF ICE
11:45-12:15 PM
LUNCH
12:30-1:30 PM
PRACTICE
1:30-1:45
COOL DOWN
1:45-2:15
VIDEO/ BREAK
2:30-3:30 PM
4V4 CHAMPIONSHIP
5:00-5:45 PM
TEAM DINNER
6:00-7:00 PM
3V3 TOURNAMENT
MODEL YEAR 2 · 2012S THIS YEAR
3 High Performance Training Weekends · Lake Placid, NY TBD · Ithaca, NY TBD · TBD
DAY 1
9-10 AM
SKILLS SESSION - BOTH TEAMS
10:15-11:15 PM
LUNCH
11:30-12:30 PM
TEAM PRACTICE GROUP 1
11:30-12:00
TEAM VIDEO GROUP 2
12:45-1:45 PM
TEAM PRACTICE GROUP 2
12:45-1:15
TEAM VIDEO GROUP 1
2:15-5:00 PM
FUN EVENT
DAY 2
9-10:00 AM
SKILLS SESSION
10:15-11:15 AM
Breakfast/ Lunch
11:30-12:30 PM
TEAM PRACTICE GROUP 1
11:30-12:00 PM
TEAM VIDEO GROUP 2
12:45-1:45 PM
TEAM PRACTICE GROUP 2
12:45-1:45
TEAM VIDEO GROUP 1
3:00-5:00 PM
GAME GROUP 1 VS GROUP 2
5:15-6:00 PM
DINNER
6:15-8:15 PM
GAME - GROUP 1 VS GROUP 2
EMPIRE ELITE COACHING STAFF
Current D1 and Pro players, as well as guest appearances from current D1 and Pro coaches.
BRYAN JONES
President, Head Coach & GM
Owner, President & Head Skills Instructor- Jones Hockey Development
CARTER ROSE
Associate Head Coach & Assistant GM
Current Defenseman for Union College · Former BCHL & USHL Players
CASEY JONES
Training Camp Weekends & Guest Coaches
Head coach of Cornell University · AND MORE TO COME....
Empire Elite Hockey Club
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Empire Elite Hockey Club?
A Jones Hockey Development club whose goal is to bring the best players in NY state together in a development setting. This season, 2026-2027, will be 2012s and 2013s.
What does the Empire Elite season include?
Model Year 1 (2013s this year): 2 Training Weekends & 2 High Performance Tournaments. Model Year 2 (2012s this year): 3 High Performance Training Weekends.
Who coaches Empire Elite?
Our coaching staff will be current D1 and Pro players, as well as guest appearances from current D1 and Pro coaches.
How do players join Empire Elite?
Send the Empire Elite Recruiting & Interest Form on this page. Tryouts, when they are announced, register online by position.