Most Hockey Players Never Get Told This Ep 60 The Hockey Lab Podcast

Author: Coach Rox

Posted on: December 22, 2025

Summary

There are 5 things you need to nail if you actually want the game to slow down — and most players miss at least one.

We break down: • Why multitasking matters more than raw speed • Why bad passing kills good players • Why “stopping on pucks” separates pros from everyone else

And that’s only the first half of the conversation.

The last two? That’s where development either clicks… or stalls.

▶️ Watch the full episode of The Hockey Lab Podcast This one’s for players, parents, and coaches who actually care about getting better.

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The Hosts

Coach Adrian (A) @championshiplifestyle Head Strength Coach at Gary Roberts Performance. Fun Fact – Fought professionally in MMA for nearly a decade.

Coach Ryan (Gards) On-Ice Coach at Gary Roberts Performance. Veteran of over 1000 NLA (Switzerland’s Top League) games, 5 Spengler Cups, 3 World Championships, and 1 Olympics. Fun Fact – His grandfather Cal is a “Top 100 Leaf of All Time.”

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