Primal Athletics
Located in the Aberdeen Rec Plex, we are professional trainer-led programming with capabilities to use two ice surfaces, large gym and dryland area, 4 lane hockey shot gallery and skate sharpening. We are proud to be able to offer food and drink with an on site restaurant, All Star Cafe. We offer a full hockey experience under one roof to aspire and achieve elite skill sets on and off the ice.
Aberdeen Recreation Complex »Our Mission :
At Primal Athletics, our mission is to unleash the innate potential within every individual, fostering a community where passion for sports meets the primal drive for excellence. We are dedicated to providing cutting-edge training, innovative equipment, and a supportive environment that empowers athletes of all levels to surpass their boundaries and achieve their most ambitious goals.
Our Facilities & Features
On-Ice Training
We have 2 ice surfaces located in Aberdeen.
One is our 200×85 NHL-sized skating rink which has ice all year round.
Our second surface is 145×58 which is 2/3 the size of an NHL-sized skating rink and will be host to pre-organized skills camps, 3on3 games, learn-to-skate programming and tournaments with skills competitions.
Our on-ice trainers will use equipment from Edge Boss Hockey which specializes in creating hockey training products built to promote skill acquisition and training development.
If you coach a team and would like a session led by our Primal Athletics instructors who create personalized training programs at any level of skill, please contact primalathletics2022@gmail.com.
Ice Rates
- Main Ice Primal Rate: $250+GST/Hour
- Primal Athletics Rate: Applies when booking with any Primal Athletics instructor.
- Regular rates: Apply when booking without a Primal Athletics instructor.
- Rink 2 Prime Time: $199.50 + GST/hour
- Rink 2 surface 10 hours/10 bookings (Sept–Nov): $1,750 + GST
- Pre-booked and prepaid in advance; inquire via email.
If requesting an on ice instructor, please inquire for pricing
Private 1:1 lessons on ice
Please contact us for 1 hour sessions tailored to your specific goals
Price varies based on time of day.
Small group training on ice- up to 8 players
Please contact us to build a program for a pre-set small group
Price varies based on program specifics
Practice Take-Overs on ice
Let the Primal Instructors take over a teams practiceÂ
Contact us to arrange
Off Ice Areas( Shooting Gallery and Primal Fitness)
Can be booked as 1:1 sessions, small groups up to 4 or as a large group up to full team size.
Prices begin at $75+GST and range to $150+GST/hour
*Shooting Gallery area can be rented out to teams for their own events*
Circuit session:
Prices begin at $225+GST
Primal Athletics Instructors
Our team consists of highly experienced individuals with extensive experience and mad skill sets. Hone your skills with our experienced instructors.
Mike Tietz
On Ice: Small Group, Team and Private Sessions.
Off Ice: Personal trainer and Group trainer Certified
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He has brought success to players of all skill levels from JR to beginner His ability to analyze, adjust and implement altered techniques on-the-fly mid session gives his athletes an upper hand when it comes to personalized skill development
Off Ice: Fitness sessions and off ice shooting in Small Group, Team and Private sessions.Â
In Fitness: Coming from a multi-sport background( Track and field, hockey, powerlifting, wrestling) Coach Mike likes to implement a well-rounded form of training but his specialty is strength building, power and explosiveness. With sports in general, Coach Mike believes that agile, explosive and powerful athletes have an upper hand. Coach Mikes training in the gym reflects this.
Hockey Shot: Coach Mike spent several months in BC getting a first hand look at Connor Bedard’s trainers when Connor was a youth. This along with learning how to analyze the top NHL players shots and put it together into a language that anyone from 5-50 years old can understand, has made him an extremely valuable resource for any age and skill level. Whether you are looking for a minor tweak or a complete video breakdown of mechanics, there is nothing the Hockey Shot room and Coach Mike hasn’t come across without being able to adjust and implement better performance.
Josh Thorimbert - Primal Goalie Instructor
On Ice: small group sessions, private sessions and team practice goalie training.
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Coach Josh has been leading goalies in their development with Primal for the past 3 years, most recently hired to coach with Saskatoon Contacts and Golden Rockets. Josh is a favourite among many. Josh will instruct small groups or private sessions and jump onto the ice for any team practice. We look forward to our daytime Primal Athletics Academy featuring dedicated goalie training.
Off Ice: Goalie 101 classroom style sessions.
Andrii Lupandin
On Ice: small group, team and private sessions in all areas of skating, European Training and Defensive Play.
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He is an outstanding defenceman known for his Superior skating and offensive skills.
Jesse Mychan
On Ice: small group, team and private sessions.
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I look forward to working with all the Primal Athletes and using the knowledge I have acquired throughout my professional hockey career. I have players in 5 European Countries and the AHL, ECHL in North America.
Off Ice: shooting lanes.
Cam Kayter
On Ice: Group planned skills sessions, team or private sessions.
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In addition to his over 20 years of coaching, he has been a skills instructor for male, female and co-ed groups, a junior scout, and an author of various hockey publications. His skills based technical approach is built around learning and being challenged in a fun and positive environment. Over Cam’s hockey career, he has seen many of his players reach elite levels in U18AAA, Junior, and beyond. Just as importantly, he has enjoyed watching former players become successful adults who are still passionate about the game.
Rylan Freed
On- Ice: Small Groups, Team and Private Sessions.
Off-Ice: Shooting Lanes.
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Born and raised in Melfort, Saskatchewan, I bring a high-performance approach to skill development and player advancement. I work with athletes focused on skating efficiency, puck skills, hockey IQ, and competitive habits.
Alongside my private training, I serve as an Associate & Skill Development Coach with the U18 AAA Tisdale Trojans, helping prepare players for higher levels of competition.
I’ve had the opportunity to work with athletes across Saskatchewan, Eastern and Western Canada at multiple levels of the game, and I’m looking forward to the opportunity to work with the athletes of Primal Athletics.
Camp & Programs
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Our team consists of highly experienced individuals with extensive experience and mad skill sets. Hone your skills with our experienced instructors.
Chantel McDougall
Areas: Learn to Skate, Skate Primal Performance Programs, Teams and Private Sessions
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Chantel has been coaching for 25 years. She holds Trained National Coach, and has completed the Advanced Coaches Diploma. Founder, Director and Coach of Channel Performance.
Coaches figure skaters from grassroots to competitive, Hockey players from beginner to the WHL and Adult Skaters.
Sandy Nicholat
Areas: Learn to Skate, Skate Primal Performance Programs
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National level Certified Coach. Began coaching in Sept of 1981. Coaches all levels of figure skaters, hockey, ringette players and adults
Jen Mason
Areas: Learn to Skate, Skate Primal Performance Programs
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Jen brings 22 years of coaching experience to the ice. She has earned her Provincial Certification and is currently National Coach In Training. In addition, she is CanPowerSkate Certified, supporting skaters in both figure skating and power skating development. A passionate lifelong learner, Jen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Bachelor of Education, and a Master of Education. She currently serves as Principal of Dundurn School, bringing her leadership skills and dedication to education into both the classroom and the rink.
Jen began her own skating journey with the Clavet Skating Club, where she achieved Junior Silver Freeskate, Gold Dance, Gold Skills, Pre-Novice Competitive Ice Dance Pairs, Bronze Rhythm Dance and was a member of the Saskatchewan Development Team.
Her coaching philosophy is centered on creating a positive, inclusive environment where every skater feels valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. She believes in fostering not only strong technical skills but also confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of skating.
- Learn to Skate — Hosted by Primal Athletics and Channel Performance.
- Hockey/Ringette — Hosted by Primal Athletics and Channel Performance.
- Star Skate Packages and Drop-In Tickets — Hosted by Skate Primal Performance.