NHL Top Prospects skate with Hasek's Heroes. On June 26th, the same day the first round of the NHL Draft got underway at KeyBank Center, a handful of Hasek's Heroes kids laced up their skates for the experience of a lifetime: sharing the ice with the top prospects in this year's draft class. Projected first overall pick Gavin McKenna was on the ice alongside fellow top prospects Chase Reid, Keaton Verhoeff, Caleb Malhotra, and several others all just hours away from hearing their names called.
Help Design Lawton's Goalie Mask! Hasek's Heroes is excited to announce a special community event this summer, partnering with Northeastern University goaltender and Buffalo native Lawton Zacher for a one-of-a-kind evening that brings together art, hockey, and the next generation of Buffalo's young players. The event takes place on Thursday, July 10th from 6:00–8:00pm at Bud Bakewell Ice Arena in Buffalo's Riverside neighborhood, and is free and open to all youth ages.
Run for Heroes: Maddie's Marathon Fundraiser. Why She Chose Hasek's Heroes. Supporting Hasek's Heroes was a natural choice for Maddie, drawn by our mission to provide zero-cost opportunities for local youth in Western New York to participate in hockey. Her belief is simple and powerful: every kid deserves a chance to play the great game of hockey. And She Delivered — On Every Front. Maddie didn't just complete the Cleveland Marathon — she crushed it. Setting a goal of 4:30:00, she crossed the finish line in an incredible 4:08:38, besting her target by more than 20 minutes. But her impact didn't stop there. Through her fundraising efforts, Maddie raised $1,000 for Hasek's Heroes — a contribution that will go directly toward giving more kids in Western New York the chance to play hockey at no cost.
$39 per session | Open to all youth goalies
The Dominator Goalie Club is more than just goalie training… it’s a community.
Designed for all youth ages and skill levels, this club gives goalies access to elite coaching, skill development, and a supportive environment where they can grow both on and off the ice.
Our mission is simple: build the next generation of Dominators.
Whether you're a new goalie or an experienced one looking to level up, these sessions focus on footwork, positioning, angles, rebound control, and confidence - all inspired by the incredible legacy of Dominik Hasek. “do whatever you can to stop the puck”
All sessions held at Bud Bakewell Ice Rink
$25 per session | Open to all ages
High-Intensity Skating & Edge Work
Focus on high-rep edge drills, balance control, stride mechanics, and explosive footwork to build game ready confidence.
Reps, Reps, Reps
Maximum reps, maximum improvement.
Every class is designed to get players constant movement, meaningful feedback, and repetition that builds muscle memory.
Stickhandling Built Into Movement
Drills are paired with skating to teach puck control in motion, focusing on quick hands, tight turns, and puck protection.
Shooting to score!
All sessions held at Bud Bakewell Ice Rink
The mission of Hasek’s Heroes is to provide Western New York children the foundations of athletic, academic and character development within a fun and rewarding hockey-centered program. In addition to fostering athletic skills and engaging youth in recreational activities throughout the hockey season, Hasek’s Heroes provides team building and leadership skills during both the on-ice and off-ice components of the program.
