William Academy Vikings U18 Hockey Program

William Academy is proud to announce the launch of its Hockey Canada Accredited U18 Preparatory Hockey Program in Cobourg, Ontario. As we enter our inaugural 2025–2026 season, we are excited to offer a comprehensive and high performance hockey development experience rooted in academic excellence, elite coaching, and character building. Our program is open to student-athletes in Grades 9 through 12, providing a unique opportunity to pursue both their academic and athletic goals in a supportive and structured environment. Backed by Hockey Canada accreditation, the William Academy Vikings are committed to developing disciplined, well-rounded student athletes ready for the next level—whether it be junior hockey, NCAA, USports, or beyond.

Our Coach

- MacDonald joins William Academy following a 14year professional hockey career, during which he established himself as a dynamic forward, a respected teammate, and a consistent offensive contributor. His professional journey included impactful seasons across the SPHL, FHL, ECHL, and other competitive leagues. Notably, he earned a President's Cup Championship with the Pensacola Ice Flyers in 2013 and delivered standout performances with multiple organizations, including the Columbus River Dragons, where he recorded 174 points and 106 assists, ranking among the franchise's alltime leaders.
- Throughout his career, MacDonald demonstrated exceptional scoring ability, including a 102point season with the Watertown Wolves in the FHL . His development path began in the OJHL, where he earned recognition early as a highimpact player, later complemented by more than a decade of on and office training experience and work as a professional coach and certified player advisor.

Sample Daily Schedule

- 6:00 am - Wake Up
- 6:30-7:30 am - On-Ice Development Practice
- Breakfast in our Cafeteria from 8:10am to 8:40am
  Our sample breakfast menu can be found under the Student Life section
- First period class is from 9:00am to 11:40am
- Students will have a 10 minute break for each period
- Lunch in our Cafeteria is from 11:40am to 12:20pm
  Our sample lunch menu can be found under the Student Life section
- Afternoon Class is from 12:30pm to 3:10pm
- Students will receive a 10 minute break for each period
- 4:00-5:00pm Off-Ice Development
- Dinner in our Cafeteria is from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
  Our sample dinner menu can be found under the Student Life section
- Students are also required to attend our mandatory Study Hall session Monday to Thursday from 7:00pm to 8:00pm in our Library
- Students have free time in the evening for homework preparation and strength/conditioning/recovery in our fitness room.
8:00-9:00pm - Hockey IQ Development