The Hockey Lab Podcast

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Thanks for checking out the pod! We're on a mission to help 1 million hockey players level up their game. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in then don’t miss our weekly episodes. We’ll share our experiences, interview some of the top players in the game (old and new), and provide you with actionable tips, you know things that actually make you a better player. The Hosts Coach Adrian (A) From growing up in a small blue-collar Canadian city to becoming the Head Strength Coach at Gary Roberts Performance hockey has taught me many of life’s lessons. I’ve been blessed to spend the last 12 years helping some of the top NHL players – like McDavid and Stamkos – prepare for the season. Fun Fact – I fought MMA professionally for nearly a decade. Coach Ryan (Gards) Gards is the real star of the show. He is our On-Ice Coach at Gary Roberts Performance. He’s a veteran of over 1000 NLA (Switzerland’s Top League) games. Gard’s has played in 5 Spengler Cups, 3 World Championships, and 1 Olympics. Fun Fact – Gard's grandfather Cal is a “Top 100 Leaf of All Time” Sponsor of the Podcast The pod is brought to you by Gary Roberts Performance. To learn more about how Gary Roberts Performance can help you, head over to the website www.garyrobertsperformance.com.

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#29 - Gary Roberts | Development in Minor Hockey and Old School Playoffs

May 15 2024 28 mins

On today's episode, we're joined by Scary Gary. Robs talks about the NHL playoffs, early off-season training, and the development in minor hockey. Thanks for checking out the pod! We're on a mission to help 1 million hockey players level up their game. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, then don’t miss our weekly episodes. We’ll share our experiences, inte

Mindset Monday #30 | Let Them Fail

May 13 2024 3 mins

Today's Mindset Monday - Let Them Fail Thanks for checking out the pod! We're on a mission to help 1 million hockey players level up their game. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, then don’t miss our weekly episodes. We’ll share our experiences, interview some of the top players in the game (old and new), and provide you with actionable tips, you know, thin

#28 - Coach A & Gards | How to Deal with Getting Cut from a Team

May 08 2024 37 mins

On today's episode, Gards and I chat roundtable style on a few different topics. Thanks for checking out the pod! We're on a mission to help 1 million hockey players level up their game. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, then don’t miss our weekly episodes. We’ll share our experiences, interview some of the top players in the game (old and new), and provi

Mindset Monday #29 | Journey Over Destination

May 07 2024 3 mins

Today's Mindset Monday - Journey Over Destination Thanks for checking out the pod! We're on a mission to help 1 million hockey players level up their game. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, then don’t miss our weekly episodes. We’ll share our experiences, interview some of the top players in the game (old and new), and provide you with actionable tips, you

#27 Steve Stamkos Inspired | 7 Leadership Lessons from the Rink

May 01 2024 20 mins

Today's podcast is all about leadership and how you as a player can use these lessons to level up your game! Thanks for checking out the pod! We're on a mission to help 1 million hockey players level up their game. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, then don’t miss our weekly episodes. We’ll share our experiences, interview some of the top players in the g

Mindset Monday #28 | Doing The Thing

Apr 29 2024 3 mins

Today's Mindset Monday - Doing The Thing Thanks for checking out the pod! We're on a mission to help 1 million hockey players level up their game. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, then don’t miss our weekly episodes. We’ll share our experiences, interview some of the top players in the game (old and new), and provide you with actionable tips, you know, th

#26 - Greg Landry | Do You Need An Agent?

Apr 24 2024 47 mins

On today's episode we're joined by Greg Landry of Newport Sports Management. Greg joined NSM in 2010 and has been a NHLPA Certified Agent since 2012. Greg’s primary geographic areas of responsibility are Western Canada and Europe. Newport Sports Management Thanks for checking out the pod! We're on a mission to help 1 million hockey players level up their game. If that sounds lik

Mindset Monday #27 | Become a Better Teammate Through Empathy

Apr 22 2024 3 mins

Today's Mindset Monday - Empathy Thanks for checking out the pod! We're on a mission to help 1 million hockey players level up their game. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, then don’t miss our weekly episodes. We’ll share our experiences, interview some of the top players in the game (old and new), and provide you with actionable tips, you know, things t

#25 - Derek Roy | Chasing Perfection At Every Level

Apr 17 2024 51 mins

In today's episode we're joined by Derek Roy. He shares his journey from minor hockey in Ottawa to the NHL and eventually Europe. Thanks for checking out the pod! We're on a mission to help 1 million hockey players level up their game. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, then don’t miss our weekly episodes. We’ll share our experiences, interview some of the

Mindset Monday #26 | Owed vs. Earned

Apr 15 2024 3 mins

Today's Mindset Monday - Owed vs. Earned - Understanding the difference. Thanks for checking out the pod! We're on a mission to help 1 million hockey players level up their game. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, then don’t miss our weekly episodes. We’ll share our experiences, interview some of the top players in the game (old and new), and provide you