Shady Side Academy has been setting the standard of excellence for hockey student-athletes since 1996. SSA offers five teams for boys and girls in grades 6–12 and boasts a state-of-the-art, on-campus ice arena for games and practices.

The boys' prep team plays a 40-game schedule and competes at the Division I level of the Midwest Prep Hockey League (MPHL). The team also participates in highly competitive prep school tournaments and travels to Europe every three years for a unique international experience. The players' regimen includes six days a week on the ice plus an intense off-ice weight training program.