The Ducks will host the 2nd annual Anaheim Ducks All-Star Academy on Dec. 4 and Dec. 6 at THE RINKS – Anaheim ICE presented by Honda.

The Anaheim Ducks All-Star Academy will instruct Pee Wee and Bantam players ages 11-14 on the basic fundamentals of the game, proper checking technique and shot velocity. Presented in partnership with USA Hockey, the 2012 All-Star Academy will feature guest appearances from Ducks alumni member Jason Marshall and Anaheim Ducks High School Hockey League coaches, including Dave Peters of Bishop Amat/Upland and Mike Perkins of JSerra varsity. In addition, Ducks Strength & Conditioning Coach Sean Skahan will instruct players on off-ice strength training on both dates.

The All-Star Academy will hold multiple training sessions at Anaheim ICE, including an on-ice session from 6:40 p.m. to 8 p.m. and an off-ice session from 8:10 p.m. to 9:10 p.m. All participants will receive an All-Star Academy moisture-control shirt, a 20% off coupon to Hockey Giant and a ticket voucher for a future Anaheim Ducks game. Registration for the All-Star Academy is $30 and space is limited.

With THE RINKS Development Program presented by Honda launch in February 2009, the Ducks operate six local skating facilities: three ice rinks (THE RINKS – Anaheim ICE, THE RINKS – Westminster ICE and THE RINKS –Yorba Linda ICE), as well as three inline facilities (THE RINKS – Huntington Beach Inline THE RINKS – Irvine Inline and THE RINKS – Corona Inline). For information on THE RINKS program, visit www.The-Rinks.com.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION and to register for the Anaheim Ducks All-Star Academy.