- Ottawa
- Gatineau
Never Satisfied. Always Improving.
db Skating & Skill provides elite hockey training in Ottawa and Gatineau, including skating development, hockey skill training, camps and weekly sessions designed to help players build confidence and improve performance.
Hockey Training Options
Trusted partners
Organizations and local partners we’re proud to work with.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At db Skating & Skill, we believe in never being satisfied. Every player—regardless of current skill level—has untapped potential waiting to be unlocked through dedicated, intelligent training.
Our approach combines professional playing experience with modern coaching methodologies. We don’t just teach drills—we develop complete players who understand the game at a deeper level.
AREAS OF FOCUS
TECHNICAL SKILL
Skating efficiency, puck control, and shooting mechanics—all built on solid fundamentals tailored to each athlete’s unique body mechanics. We focus on movement patterns that translate directly to game performance.
HOCKEY IQ
Reading the game, anticipating plays, and making smart decisions under pressure. We develop players who see the ice differently—understanding positioning, timing, and tactical concepts that make them invaluable to any team.
MINDSET
Mental toughness separates good players from great ones. We train athletes to embrace challenges, maintain focus under pressure, and develop the competitive drive that fuels success at every level.
MEET THE TEAM
DERIC BOUDREAU
FOUNDER & HEAD INSTRUCTOR
- Pro Player
- CJHL
- QMJHL
Founder & Head Instructor
Former pro player turned elite coach with 8+ years developing athletes from minor hockey to the NHL level. Specializes in skating mechanics and individualized skill development.
MORGAN MCNEIL
INSTRUCTOR
- Edge Work
- Women's Hockey
- Athlete Development
Instructor
Former Provincial WHL and NCAA Division 1 athlete with a background in competitive figure skating. Brings elite edge work and a multi-sport perspective to every session.
DARREN RUMBLE
INSTRUCTOR & COACH
- Hockey IQ
- Decision Making
- Pro Experience
Darren is a former Ottawa Senator with over 15 years of professional playing experience across the NHL, AHL, IHL, and DEL. He brings more than 20 years of coaching experience at the professional and junior levels, including the AHL, QMJHL, OHL, and USPHL.
SAME ICE. DIFFERENT GAME.
Most camps cram 25+ kids on a sheet, hand a clipboard to a teenager, and call it development. Here’s how DB Hockey stacks up.
Coach-to-player ratio
More feedback per rep. More reps that matter.
3 coaches per 12 athletes
One coach watching the crowd
Max athletes on ice
Smaller groups = more puck touches per session.
Hard cap — never bent
Whoever signs up gets in
Who’s actually coaching
The name on the door is the coach in the drills.
Deric — Head & Skill Coach at Louis Riel + College Universel
Owner absent. Student staff running drills.
Skill-level grouping
Advanced players don’t get held back. Beginners aren’t lost.
Grouped by ability, every camp
Mixed levels on the same ice
Coaching style
Real coaching, not just supervision.
Every rep gets feedback & correction
Drill announced, then watched
MOST CAMPS SELL ICE TIME. WE SELL DEVELOPMENT.
15 SPOTS PER CAMP. ONCE THEY’RE GONE, THEY’RE GONE.
What Players Are Saying
READY TO ELEVATE YOUR GAME?
Join the athletes who refuse to be average. Check our schedule or get in touch today.