THE R2 METHOD
4 Off-Ice Training Sessions
2 On-Ice Development Sessions
1 Guided
Recovery Session
The R2 Development System
On-Ice DevelopmentÂ
Take your game to the next level with individualized on-ice skill development built around the demands of modern hockey. Players will work on skating, puck skills, shooting, passing, deception, and game-specific decision making through a high-repetition, competitive training environment. Our drills and training methodology are influenced by development work with NHL Skills Coaches and NCAA Division 1 coaching, bringing the same modern skill-development principles used at higher levels of the game into every session. Every session is designed to build confidence, creativity, and the skills needed to perform at a higher level. Our goal is simple: help every player become more effective, more confident, and more complete on the ice.
Off-Ice Training
Build the physical tools that allow you to perform at your best on the ice. Our off-ice program combines strength, power, speed, mobility, conditioning, and recovery using modern training methods designed specifically for developing hockey players. Built from experience working alongside elite trainers at the NCAA and professional levels, including those who have worked with NHL players, our program brings high-level training principles to players right here in Medicine Hat. Players will learn how to train properly, move efficiently, become stronger and more explosive, and build a body that can handle the demands of the game. Train with purpose, build your foundation, and prepare your body for the next level.
Mental Performance with Pierre Debar
The best players don’t just train their bodies — they train their minds. Through R2 Factory, players will work with Pierre DeBar, a Chicago-based human performance and mental skills coach with more than 25 years of experience helping athletes optimize their mental, emotional, and physical performance. Pierre has worked closely with organizations and athletes at the highest levels of hockey, including the Chicago Blackhawks, University of Wisconsin Badgers Division 1 hockey, University of Nebraska-Omaha Division 1 hockey, and NHL players including Patrick Kane, bringing an elite level of mental performance training to R2 Factory players.
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Mental performance is a critical part of becoming a complete hockey player. Players will learn practical tools to improve confidence, focus, composure, visualization, emotional control, preparation, and their ability to respond to mistakes and pressure. At the next level, physical talent alone isn't enough — the ability to stay present, compete through adversity, and perform when the pressure is highest can be the difference between being a good player and becoming an impact player. Train your skills. Train your body. Train your mind.
Social Events
R2 Factory is about more than training — it’s about building a community of players who push each other to become better. Throughout the year, players will have opportunities to connect away from the rink through events like our pickleball tournament and BBQ, creating friendships and a strong team environment. We’ll cap off the year with a Ryder Cup-style golf tournament, bringing players together for some friendly competition and a memorable end to the season. Train together. Compete together. Build something bigger than hockey.
Elite Performance
BUILDING THE R2 ATHLETE
THE RESULT
Elite Performance
THE TRAINING
ON-ICE DEVELOPMENT
MENTAL TRAINING
OFF-ICE DEVELOPMENT
THE FOUNDATION
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live life with purpose and passion, have a reason to push yourself to be the best you can be everyday
PURPOSE
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a well rounded healthy diet of carbohydrates, healthy fats, and proteins with every meal is the standard
NUTRITION
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Athletes are expected to get 8-10 hours of sleep in order to perform at an elite level
SLEEP
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