ICE HOCKEY

With an illustrious coaching career spanning over three decades, Bill Kangas has been at the helm of the Ephs at Williams College for more than 30 seasons, amassing a remarkable 415 career wins. Named the New England Div. 2/Div. 3 Coach of the Year in 1991, Coach Kangas continues to etch his legacy.

Coach Kangas holds the title of the winningest hockey coach in Williams history. His leadership has propelled his teams to NCAA Tournaments and his influence extends beyond the rink having served on the selection committee and coached numerous All-Americans.

A 1982 graduate of the University of Vermont with a bachelor of arts in zoology, Kangas's achievements extend beyond coaching. He was honored with the Wasson Award as the top men's senior student-athlete at UVM and later earned a Master's in Education from North Adams State College in 1994.

HEAD COACH BILL KANGAS

ICE HOCKEY SKILLS

Our Ice Hockey program focuses on improving an athlete’s skill in precise puck handling, accurate shooting, and effective defensive strategies. We place a strong emphasis on fostering a strategic team dynamic that promotes seamless coordination and tactical play on the ice.

  • Skating Technique

    Build stronger, more efficient skating with improved balance, stride, and edge control.

  • Stick Handling

    Develop quick, confident stick handling to move through pressure and maintain possession.

  • Puck Control

    Improve your touch, awareness, and ability to protect the puck in tight spaces and at high speed.

  • Tactical Play

    Understand peak positioning on the ice to improve defensive and offensive strategies to outsmart opponents.

  • Passing Accuracy

    Strengthen your passing precision, timing, and vision to keep the offense flowing.

  • Goal Scoring

    Refine your shooting mechanics, creativity, and finishing ability to convert more scoring chances.

ON & OFF IcE TRAINING

During the course of our Ice Hockey program, campers will have training on-ice as well as off-ice, honing their skills with high level and focused drills. Lunch will be served at the rink on ice days. In the afternoon, campers will return to the Berkshire School to take part in our traditional summer camp elective and evening activity programming.

On Dry Land days, campers will participate in off-ice drills at the Berkshire School. Individual video assessment, development and skill teaching will also take place at Berkshire during off-ice sessions.

SUMMER 2026 DATES & RATES

MULTI-SESSION SAVINGS:

  • Two Sessions: $800 SAVINGS plus free Crossover ($5,200 total)

  • Three Sessions: $1,200 SAVINGS plus free Crossover ($7,800 total)

There is an additional $150 Player Pack fee per camper.

Sport-Specific Program Fees (per session)

  • $350: Golf Program

  • $450 Ice Hockey Program

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CROSSOVER WEEKENDS

EXTEND THE EXPERIENCE

Multi-session campers can keep the momentum going with our CROSSOVER weekend, designed to bridge the gap between sessions at no extra cost.

Crossover campers enjoy a relaxed Friday evening, including a special outing to explore downtown Great Barrington, followed by a full off-site adventure on Saturday. It is the perfect balance of fun, excitement and program change giving campers a chance to expand their Berkshire United experience before starting their next BUSC session.

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At BUSC, athletes dive deep into the sport they love, guided by elite coaches with years of professional experience. Along the way, they enjoy:

  • Daily electives filled with classic camp fun

  • Evening programs and special events

  • State-of-the-art facilities, indoors and out

  • Comfortable dorm-style living that builds community and lifelong friendships

It’s the perfect balance we call THE TRADITION—the daily program that ensures every camper gets the full summer camp experience.

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