A hockey treadmill, also known as a skating treadmill, synthetic ice treadmill or skatemill, is a specialized training device designed for hockey players to improve their skating skills and overall performance. Unlike traditional treadmills, this one is equipped with a synthetic surface that mimics the friction and feel of ice. Here's how it works and its key features.
Skatemills have become an essential tool for hockey players at all levels, from youth to professional, as they provide a controlled and focused environment for improving skating skills, endurance, and overall performance on the ice.
Our company's philosophy as a provider of complete hockey training facilitysolutions is that a skating treadmill can and should be used as part of a hockey facility divided into different training zones. Together with our unique training methodology, modern software based on artificial intelligence, various equipment, as well as multimedia - screens, cameras, etc. this training environment for individual player development provides the difference needed in player’s training process.
There you can use the 6th generation of Hockey SKATING TREADMILL (Skatemill) to develop individual skills such as skating technique, shooting, passing, stickhandling, peripheral vision, physical condition etc. Take a look at the training options below and decide which configuration is right for you. After all, each hockey training center with skating treadmill is unique and customized to the specific needs of a particular client.
Practical answers about performance, safety, setup, pricing, and what makes the HDTS Hockey Skating Treadmill different.
It is suitable for youth players, advanced players, and professionals. It is also highly relevant for coaches, academies, clubs, and hockey training centers that want a more structured and efficient way to develop skating and individual skills.
Yes. A hockey skating treadmill can help improve acceleration, stride power, skating mechanics, balance, and movement efficiency. These are key factors that influence how fast a player can move on the ice.
Yes, indirectly and directly. Better skating gives players more time and space in game situations. In the HDTS environment, players can also work on shooting, passing, puck control, and decision-making as part of a broader development system.
No. The HST is part of a complete hockey training system. It can be used together with shooting, passing, diagnostics, testing, and other training zones in a hockey development facility.
Yes, when used properly and under supervision. The system includes safety features such as harnesses, emergency stop functions, and controlled speed settings, which help make training safe for young players as well as older athletes.
The HDTS Professional Edition reaches speeds up to 35 km/h, while the Economy Line reaches up to 28 km/h. The Professional Edition also includes a hydraulic incline system with an operating surface angle from -6° to +2°, which gives coaches more options for resistance and skating-specific workload.
Yes. It is an indoor training solution, so players can train regardless of weather conditions or ice availability. This makes it especially valuable during the offseason or in facilities with limited ice access.
The HDTS HST combines the treadmill itself with diagnostics, AI-based analysis, software, methodology, and integration into a wider hockey training environment. It is designed not just as a machine, but as a system for measurable player development and long-term facility use.
Progress can be measured through tests, cameras, sensors, and training data. This allows coaches and facility operators to track improvement over time, compare performance, and build more individual development plans based on real results rather than assumptions.
The final cost always depends on several factors such as configuration, available space, installation method, intended use, number of machines, and the overall arrangement of the training area. That is why HDTS usually prepares an individual solution based on the client’s specific project.
Yes. HDTS provides solutions for hockey centers, academies, clubs, and custom-built facilities. If you are planning your own center or want to expand an existing space, we can discuss the best setup based on your goals and available area.
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There is much more into development of effective tools for the individual player development as an addition to the team preparation. In addition to training and diagnostic methods we are trying to link other areas that affect gaming performance. Our team of experts has been creating integrated solutions for individual hockey-players development via creation of Hockey Development Centers - HDC using most progressive diagnostic and training technology from Europe and overseas.