“Skating has always been number one... Cathy has been great working with my son... it’s great when you can see improvement right away.” – Brent Burns, San Jose Sharks All-Star and Norris Trophy winner.
HDTS, world leader in athlete development technology, is accelerating into the US market with an exclusive partnership alongside Cathy Andrade, NHL Sharks Skating Consultant. Based in San Jose, Andrade's Extra Hour facility now integrates HDTS solutions, bringing pro-level training to the heart of elite hockey.
Cathy Andrade brings 40 years of expertise, founding Power Hour in 1998. She's coached over 50,000 lessons for youth to pros – NCAA D1, PWHL, AHL, KHL, USA Olympic Team, and NHL stars like Macklin Celebrini, Joe Pavelski, and Brent Burns. As Sharks Skating Consultant and SJ Barracuda partner, her work reaches the NHL development pipeline.
HDTS equips Extra Hour with AI Skating Analysis – high-speed cameras and AI dissecting stride mechanics on skating treadmills. This isn't basic video; automatic diagnostics spotting flaws pros overlook, fuelling NHL draft-ready gains. Full collaboration means HDTS tech powers Andrade's sessions. "A gamechanger for technique at the highest level," as one NHL coach notes.
Our growth strategy in North America is based on strategic relationships. VALD Performance powers beeSPORT v7 – a multisport testing ecosystem blending ForceDecks, DynaMo, and SmartSpeed for norms-based reporting and progress tracking. Hockey, football, tennis – it delivers data-driven plans, bridging gym and ice for sustained gains.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength collaboration designs Hockey Gyms – strength zones syncing with skating tech. First projects in North America launch soon, blending power training with HST for complete athlete builds.
Givengo Hockey, our e-commerce partner, distributes HDTS gear nationwide. This retail synergy expands access, fuelling mutual growth in America's hockey heartland.
Whispers from Calgary hint at NHL club-scale potential – elite facilities demanding cutting-edge diagnostics. HDTS is positioned to deliver, scaling from individual treadmills to full centers.
HDTS isn't just equipment; we're the methodology behind measurable progress – for juniors, pros, parents investing in futures. 20+ countries trust us; now US & Canada hockey joins the revolution. Ready for NHL-level edge in your program? Contact HDTS for partnerships, or custom configs. Elevate skating worldwide.