Partner Programs

Our mission is to expand the reach of hockey in the Detroit areas surrounding ESH Ice Arena. Partnering with USA Hockey, the NHL, Detroit PAL and Eagle Sports, we’ve launched a dedicated initiative to make youth hockey accessible to underprivileged and low-income children. Since our inception, we’ve built strong relationships with numerous neighborhood organizations and churches across Detroit.

Thanks to these collaborative efforts, we have successfully introduced over 300+ children to the exciting world of hockey, providing them with opportunities they otherwise wouldn’t have had.

Detroit PAL operates in partnership with the Detroit Police Department and community volunteers, Detroit PAL is helping youth find their greatness through athletic, academic, and leadership development programs.

The East Side Youth Sports Foundation and the Bulldogs Hockey Club are excited to partner with Detroit PAL and the NHLPA to host the G.R.E.A.T. Youth Hockey Program. Equipment for the program has been generously provided by the National Hockey League Players Association.

This 8-week program, starting in mid-October, teaches children aged 4-10 how to skate and play hockey. Join us as we inspire a new generation of hockey enthusiasts! Register here.

Eagle Sports Club was founded in 1999 to serve families on the East Side of Detroit by building life-changing relationships through sports.

EastSide Youth Sports Foundation and the Bulldogs Hockey Club are proud to be partnering with Eagle Sports Detroit to host the Eagle Sports Program Learn to Skate/Learn to Play Program for boys and girls 8 and under.

Learn to Skate:

Session III (12/4/24 – 1/25/24)

Session IV (1/29/25 – 3/15/25)

Learn to Play:

Session I: 10/26/24 – 12/21/24

Session II: 1/8/25 – 3/15/25.

Bulldogs Hockey works utilizes the USA Hockey Cross-Ice Instructional program for the 8U Hockey program. All of our teaching and lesson plan materials are based on USA Hockey’s American Development Model (ADM). 8U Hockey is designed to properly train young players with a “Hockey For Life” motivation. Learn more about our 8U program here. You can also register for the program here.