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Primal Hockey is headingback to Melbourne.
PrimalThenics is entering teams in the U11, U13, U15 and U17 divisions of the Next Gen Showcase, Australia's largest youth hockey tournament, 7–11 April 2027 at iceHQ Melbourne.
A PrimalThenics team, led by founder and High Performance Manager Chris Miller, and coached on ice by former NHL player Scott Timmins, Head Coach, Ice Hockey, in collaboration with Timmins Performance Training.
Back for 2027
Round two. Same intent.
In 2026 our inaugural Primal Hockey teams had an exceptional tournament at the Next Gen Showcase. In April 2027 we're going again.
It's the chance for Brisbane (and interstate) players to play competitive hockey against the best junior talent in the country.
Primal Hockey is built in our Newmarket studio. Our founder and CEO, Chris Miller, created Primal Ice Hockey and brings the same high-performance approach he's used with Olympic, Commonwealth Games and professional athletes to every junior player. He leads Next Gen 2027 as the team's High Performance Manager.
The tournament runs 7–11 April 2027 at iceHQ, Melbourne, during the Queensland Easter school holidays, so players won't miss any school.
Next Gen Showcase 2026
Our first tournament. Medals on the way home.
A look back at our inaugural Primal Hockey teams in Melbourne.
Your pathway to the team
It starts in Primal Ice Hockey.
Created by Chris Miller and run out of the PrimalThenics studio, Primal Ice Hockey is the pathway into our Next Gen teams. Each term runs for 8 weeks, with 2-hour sessions combining strength and conditioning with hockey skills.
More about Primal Ice Hockey and our youth programs →
- 1Term 4 2026
Join the program, including exclusive on-ice intensives with Scott Timmins (included in Term 4 fees). Term 4 attendance strengthens your selection case.
- 2Now
Register your interest using the form below.
- 3December / January
Ice training camps at the Ice Barn, Cannon Hill.
- 4Term 1 2027 Required
Attend at least one Primal Ice Hockey session per week. This is required for selection.
- 5January to April
Home fitness and shooting program.
- 6April 2027
Next Gen Showcase, Melbourne.
In collaboration with Timmins Performance Training
An NHL player, on the ice with our kids.
PrimalThenics has teamed up with Timmins Performance Training, and former NHL player Scott Timmins is our Head Coach, Ice Hockey.
Scott helped write the puck skills programs our players have been training with in our off-ice sessions. Now he's bringing that program to life on the ice, travelling from Melbourne to coach our players at the Ice Barn, Cannon Hill.
Scott isn't running any other workshops while he's in Brisbane. His sessions are exclusive to PrimalThenics participants.
Scott Timmins on-ice intensives
12–14 November 2026 · Ice Barn, Cannon Hill
Groups of 10 based on age and ability. Each group does two sessions: 1 hour on the ice with Scott plus 1 hour of off-ice fitness at the rink. Included in Term 4 fees. Session times are allocated once Term 4 bookings are finalised.
Coaching team
Who's coaching your player.
Head Coach, Ice Hockey
Scott Timmins
Former NHL player, currently playing for the Melbourne Mustangs, and owner of Timmins Performance Training, Melbourne.
High Performance Manager
Chris Miller
Founder and CEO of PrimalThenics and the creator of Primal Ice Hockey. Chris leads the team's strength, conditioning and athlete development through the Primal Athlete Academy, which coaches more than 50 national-level athletes. He has coached 30 Olympic and Commonwealth Games athletes and a number of professional sporting teams across Australia.
Commitments and selection
We're going to Melbourne to win.
Our teams play an intense, all-out style of hockey. Fitness and commitment matter for selection, so please read these carefully before registering.
What we ask of players
- Ice training camps in December and/or January at the Ice Barn, Cannon Hill
- Ice hockey camp-style programs at the Ice Barn in 2027
- Term 1 2027 Primal Jnrs attendance, minimum one session per week
- Term 4 2026 Primal Jnrs attendance (strongly recommended)
- Two self-directed home fitness sessions per week, January to April 2027
- 500 shots per week, at home or at the PrimalThenics facility
How players are selected
- Commitment to the on- and off-ice program
- Participation in JSL 2026, with input from JSL representatives and coaches
- Discussions with club and IHQ representatives
- Input from our selection consultants, including Taku Ide, Buccs Director of Coaching, Stanford Ice Hockey
- Skating competency (extra credit for players taking skating lessons)
- Attendance at interstate camps
- Interstate players: must be training with Scott Timmins or with PrimalThenics online to be considered
- Behaviour and character
Key dates
The road to iceHQ.
| 30 Sep 2026 | Expressions of interest open |
| From Tue 13 Oct 2026 | Term 4 Primal Ice Hockey program begins |
| 12–14 Nov 2026 | Scott Timmins on-ice intensives, Ice Barn, Cannon Hill |
| Dec 2026 – Jan 2027 | Ice training camps, Ice Barn (dates TBC) |
| Jan – Apr 2027 | Home fitness and 500 shots per week |
| From early Feb 2027 | Term 1 Primal Ice Hockey program (required) |
| 7–11 Apr 2027 | Next Gen Showcase, iceHQ Melbourne |
Costs
What's involved.
Exact costs are still being confirmed and will be shared with registered families.
They will include PrimalThenics program fees, team uniforms and playing gear, ice hockey coaching fees, rink hire, and travel and accommodation to Melbourne.
FAQ
Questions parents ask.
Does registering guarantee a spot?
No. Registering tells us your player wants to be considered. Teams are selected against the criteria above.
Will my child miss school?
No. The tournament runs 7–11 April 2027, during the Queensland Easter school holidays.
Can girls play?
Yes. All Next Gen Showcase divisions are mixed gender.
Can interstate players apply?
Yes. We welcome interest from players outside Brisbane, but they'll need to meet the same commitments, including Term 1 attendance. To be considered, interstate players must also be training with Scott Timmins or with PrimalThenics online.
Which division is my child in?
Divisions are U11, U13, U15 and U17, set by birth year. We'll confirm each player's division once the tournament publishes its 2027 age rules.
How do the Scott Timmins intensives work?
They're included in Term 4 fees for Primal Ice Hockey players. Players are grouped by age and ability, in groups of 10, and each group does two sessions of 1 hour on the ice plus 1 hour of off-ice fitness. Session times are allocated once Term 4 bookings are finalised, and Term 4 attendance adds weight to your player's selection case.
Where can I find out more about Primal Ice Hockey?
See our Youth Programs page for the full Primal Ice Hockey program and our other junior programs.
Questions? Email [email protected].
Register your interest: Next Gen Showcase 2027
Complete one form per player. Registering is an expression of interest only and does not guarantee selection.
Want to strengthen your selection case? Secure a Term 4 Primal Ice Hockey spot.
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