About Us

The Pilot Mound Hockey Academy (PMHA) is an academic based,10 month hockey school located in Pilot Mound Manitoba, Canada.

It is the intention of PMHA to work within the community setting, ensuring we foster strong academic partnerships with Pilot Mound Collegiate and Prairie Spirit School Division as well as the Pilot Mound Community Recreation Complex and our Local and Provincial Hockey Association partners.

PMHA is held in high regard within the community, garnering support required and general overall fan base. We also feel that as we move forward with future plans for growth, community support will remain the key to success of PMHA.

Our intention is to continue to grow our Academy as a highly successful entity, developing elite hockey players, grounded in academics and most importantly developing over all good human beings. Pilot Mound Hockey Academy fosters the ability to work as part of a team environment. Players leaving PMHA will have gained strong leadership capabilities that will support them throughout their eventual life pathways.

To provide a professional, education based hockey program, richly embedded in community values, where players will develop multiple skills both on and off the ice; allowing them to learn life lessons and grow as respected individuals.

Pilot Mound Hockey Academy (PMHA) was founded in 2015 by Rod Collins, who recognized an opportunity to bring elite hockey development and academic excellence to the community of Pilot Mound, Manitoba. With decades of experience in hockey development and academy programming, Rod has worked with and helped develop some of the game’s most recognizable players, including NHL stars Sidney Crosby and Jonathan Toews.

PMHA began with a single male hockey team composed of student-athletes from across Canada and around the world, including the United States, Finland, and Ukraine. From the very beginning, the academy embraced a global perspective while maintaining the values and close-knit atmosphere of a small prairie community.

Supported by the unwavering commitment of the Pilot Mound community, the academy quickly established itself as a destination for student-athletes seeking high-level hockey training combined with a strong academic foundation. As enrollment grew, PMHA expanded its programming to include a female team, enhanced training facilities, and additional coaching and development resources.

Today, Pilot Mound Hockey Academy has grown into a comprehensive student-athlete development program offering five competitive teams:

• Male U15 Prep
• Male U17
• Male U17 Prep
• Male U18 Prep
• Female U18 Prep

PMHA continues to attract athletes from across Canada and around the world, providing professional coaching, personalized development, and a supportive environment where students can grow as players, students, and young leaders. While the academy has evolved significantly since its founding, its mission remains unchanged: to help student-athletes achieve their full potential both on and off the ice.

Pilot Mound Hockey Academy is a Hockey Canada–registered sports school and operates under the sanctioning of Hockey Manitoba and Hockey Canada, ensuring our programs meet the highest standards of player development, safety, and organizational excellence.

All PMHA teams compete in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL), Canada's premier education-based hockey league. Through participation in the CSSHL, our student-athletes have the opportunity to develop and compete in a highly structured environment that emphasizes both athletic and academic achievement.

PMHA proudly embraces the CSSHL vision of being “National Leaders in Education-Based Hockey.” Our coaches, staff, and leadership team are dedicated to providing more than a competitive hockey experience. We are committed to fostering an environment that promotes sportsmanship, citizenship, academic excellence, personal growth, and elite hockey development.

At PMHA, we believe that developing successful student-athletes means preparing them for life beyond the game. Through strong mentorship, high expectations, and a supportive community, we help our students grow into confident leaders both on and off the ice.

Pilot Mound Hockey Academy is proud to compete in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL), the premier league for Hockey Canada-sanctioned sport schools. Established in 2009 by five forward-thinking Hockey Canada Sport Schools, the league was created to provide elite student-athletes with a development pathway that combines high-level competition, academic achievement, and personal growth.

Since its inception, the CSSHL has experienced significant growth, expanding from eight teams in its inaugural season to becoming one of the most respected education-based hockey leagues in North America. Today, the league provides student-athletes with exceptional opportunities for development, competition, and exposure while maintaining a strong commitment to academic success.

All CSSHL member programs are sanctioned by Hockey Canada and operate under the governing bodies of Hockey Manitoba, Hockey Alberta, and BC Hockey, ensuring the highest standards of player development, safety, and program integrity.

The CSSHL's mission is:

"To be National Leaders in Education-Based Hockey."

At PMHA, we proudly align with this vision by providing a comprehensive student-athlete experience that extends beyond the game. Our program is built upon the core values that define both the CSSHL and our academy:

• Sportsmanship
• Citizenship
• Academic Excellence
• Hockey Development
• Character and Leadership

By competing in the CSSHL, PMHA student-athletes benefit from a challenging and supportive environment where they can pursue their hockey aspirations while developing the skills, habits, and character needed to succeed in school, sport, and life.

Through elite competition, strong academics, and a commitment to personal growth, Pilot Mound Hockey Academy continues to prepare student-athletes for success at the next level and beyond.