Welcome to Full Tilt Hockey, where passion meets expertise! Led by former NHL player Zack FitzGerald, we are dedicated to empowering hockey players of all levels. Drawing from 16 seasons of professional experience and the invaluable lessons learned from top coaches, our mission is to instill a work ethic and commitment to excellence in every athlete. Join us as we elevate your game through disciplined training and a relentless pursuit of improvement!

Training focused on niche components that make players harder to play against. Classes for defensemen specific, body contact, body checking and also camps that include the same skills. Body contact where players learn battle skills and tactics. Defensemen specific where players learn necessary situational skills that elite D experience regularly in games. Learn how to compete at the highest level. Fitz has helped players achieve their dreams, with a proven track record.

play at top speed, with maximum energy, and the greatest force possible this is FULL TILT HOCKEY

MEET FITZ

playing career: 16 seasons NHL AHL ECHL EIHL

coaching career: 6 seasons - EIHL, GTHL & player/team development

Fitz is recognized for his hard-nosed approach to hockey, emphasizing a team-first philosophy that he brings to every training session with enthusiasm and dedication. Full Tilt Hockey embodies the spirit of competitiveness, hard work, discipline, attitude, passion and dedication that one needs to be successful in the game of hockey. His professional career spans 16 seasons across the NHL, AHL, ECHL and EIHL, and he is currently in his sixth season coaching professional and amauter players. Fitzy's journey began in Duluth, MN, where he played high school hockey before being drafted in the 4th round of the bantam draft by the Seattle Thunderbirds of the WHL. During his four seasons with the Thunderbirds, he was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the 3rd round 88th overall of the NHL Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Vancouver Canucks in 2008 against the Dallas Stars and spent the majority of his career in the AHL, where he narrowly missed out on a Calder Cup Championship with the Manitoba Moose. In the EIHL, he achieved success with two championship while playing for the Sheffield Steelers. Following his playing career, Fitz transitioned into coaching, taking on the role of Director of Hockey and Head Coach for the Glasgow Clan, before relocating to Toronto to serve as the lead instructor at The Hockey Factory, head coach of the Reps AAA hockey club, and focusing on individual player mentorship and team development.

TESTIMONIALS

Name: Full Tilt Hockey
Address: 989 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto, ON, M3J 3M4, CA
Telephone: 416-317-0478

“Working with Fitzy gave me the chance to experience a different approach to training. His high tempo drills, game scenarios, mixing with physicality and how to use your body to create time and space for yourself to create plays has enhanced my skill set. I use the lessons fitzy has taught me throughout each and every game.”

Kashawn Aitcheson, OHL Barrie Colts "C' | NHL draft 1st round 17th overall New York Islanders

“The energy, love and passion for hockey that Coach Fitz brings everyday is unmatched. He is an outstanding human who creates a fun environment and encourages you to give your absolute best. Fitz has been instrumental in developing the physicality and bite to my game which has gotten me to where I am today. Fitz is well known as one of the toughest people in the hockey world and his resume speaks for itself. It’s been a pleasure building a relationship with Fitz over the past 5 years and I’m looking forward to many more.”

David Bedkowski, OHL Ottawa 67's | NHL 3rd round 71st overall

“Fitzy has shown what the definition of a hockey player represents on and off the ice. I have learned to grow my game as a hockey player as well as mature as a human being. I’ve enjoyed working on my skills in an enjoyable environment where I am able to have fun while working to improve my skills. His experience has helped me learn new things and add them to my game. He’s been a great role model to me and everyone he’s worked with day in and day out. He comes to the rink to help us to the best of his ability.”

Christopher Brown, OHL Soo Greyhounds | OHL priority draft 1st round 16th overall

“Working with Fitzy has not only developed my skills but has also significantly developed my sense of the game. Learning from his in-game scenario approach to his drills has taught me many valuable parts of the game. From small-area skills to learning how to be physically effective, Fitzy has taught me all sorts of important aspects that have made me a better hockey player. The energy Fitzy brings to every skate is unlike any other. Coach Fitz has been such a huge help to my game so far, and I’m so excited for what’s to come while I continue to train with him.”

David Green, OHL Mississauga Steelheads | NCAA Merrimack commit for 26/27 season