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JH Hockey Development

With over 12 years of experience in NHL player development, JH Sports has worked alongside some of the world's best skating, skills, strength, and video coaches — learning firsthand what it takes to become the best version of yourself.

Our Philosophy

Small groups, so nothing gets missed

Our philosophy is to provide players with small group ice sessions, allowing coaches the ability to keep a keen eye on players' habits — both good and bad — and provide them the necessary information and technique to improve their own game. We offer a variety of programs to fit the development needs of every player, including private/semi-private sessions — where you create your own group of like-minded players — group sessions, and camps.

Skating and edge-work mastery

Shooting technique and mechanics

Positional-based skills training

Coach eyes on every rep, not just the group

Coaching Staff

Learn from people who've been there

Jamie Heffernan

Owner & Founder, JH Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL) body mechanics coach — two-time Stanley Cup winner, also works with AHL affiliate Syracuse Crunch developing players for NHL rosters.

Player Development Coach, Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL)

Sam King

Director of Hockey Operations

Former CHL/USPORTS player — QMJHL and Team Canada Jr. A, then a national championship with the UNB Reds.

Player Development Coach, Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL)

Eric Neilson

Physical Play Specialist

Fredericton native and 2004 LA Kings draft pick — 12 years as a physical, hard-nosed pro through the QMJHL and AHL, and coached 2 years in the QMJHL.

Notable Alumni

Players who’ve come through JH Sports

Tynan Lawrence

11th overall pick, 2026 NHL Draft — St. Louis Blues. A Fredericton, NB native out of Boston University.

Will Reynolds

68th overall pick (3rd round), 2025 NHL Draft — Seattle Kraken. A Nasonworth, NB native.

Josh Lawrence

1st round pick (15th overall), 2018 QMJHL Draft — Saint John Sea Dogs. A Fredericton, NB native, now playing professionally in the ICEHL.

Aiden McCullough

5th round pick, 2024 QMJHL Draft — Cape Breton Eagles. Currently a defenseman with the Eagles.

Clark Bishop

5th round pick (127th overall), 2014 NHL Draft — Carolina Hurricanes. Has played for the Hurricanes, Senators, and Flames organizations; currently with the Syracuse Crunch (AHL).

JH Hockey Development

Small groups, so nothing gets missed

Learn from people who've been there

Players who’ve come through JH Sports

See the habits before they become the bad ones.