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.
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.
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.
$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
A One-Day Adult Hockey Tournament Benefiting Hasek's Heroes Youth Hockey
$39 per player | Adult Division
Saturday, September 19 — Tournament starts 8:00 AM
5v5 Full Ice | 3 Teams | 10 Players per Team
How It Works
Register as an individual and you'll be drafted onto one of three balanced teams — Team Red, Team White, or Team Blue. Registration asks a few quick questions about your playing background so teams are drafted as evenly as possible.
Games are 20 minutes (two 10-minute stop-clock halves), building to a semifinal and championship — all in one morning, no full weekend required.
Registration closes once teams are full (10 players per team).
Goalies: Only 3 goalie spots are available tournament-wide (1 per team). Register early!
Tournament Format — September 19
Warm-Up (optional) | All teams on ice | 8:00 – 8:10 AM
Game 1 | Team Blue vs. Team Red | 8:10 – 8:40 AM
Game 2 | Team Blue vs. Team White | 8:40 – 9:10 AM
Game 3 | Team Red vs. Team White | 9:10 – 9:40 AM
Ice Cut | — | 9:40 – 9:50 AM
Semifinal | #2 Seed vs. #3 Seed | 10:00 – 10:30 AM
Championship | #1 Seed vs. Semifinal Winner | 10:30 – 11:00 AM
Games 1–3 go to a shootout if tied. The semifinal and championship are played until there's a winner.
Location
All games held at Bud Bakewell Ice Rink.
Good to Know
1. The $39 entry fee covers the tournament fee.
2. Food and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the day.
3. Bring your own jersey! Pinnies are available if you need one to match your team color. You'll be emailed your team roster before the tournament, so you'll know your team color ahead of time.
4. Games 1–3 go to a shootout if tied. The semifinal and championship are played until there's a winner.
Questions?
Reach out to Joe Lo Tempio — Joe@haseksheroes.org
Support the Cause
This is a fundraiser for Hasek's Heroes Youth Hockey. If you'd like to donate without registering to play, visit our website or reach out to Joe directly.
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.
