PEPP Sessions sharpen the fundamentals including power skating, edge control, puckhandling, and position-specific movement to build the physical base every elite goalie needs. These sessions reinforce the foundations that help goalies move freely, efficiently, and with purpose in all game scenarios.
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TRAIN WHERE THE PROS TRAIN
INTEGRATION
One fully integrated program with on and off ice training aligned to optimize your development and maximize your results.
EXPERIENCE
As an industry leader for over 10 years, R1 has set the standard for career development, with an extensive list of alumni. RINK takes pride in knowing how to lead athletes at all stages of their careers.
RESULTS
Trusted by Stanley Cup Champions and NHL draft picks to deliver a competitive edge that separates you from the pack season over season.
PHASE 1
CORE
SKILLS
The first phase will consist of core skates including a focus on Skating, Passing, Puck Control, and Shooting. The purpose of this phase is to get athletes back on the ice getting puck touches and their feel back. It is important for players to feel confident physically and mentally in preparation for the off-season grind and dialing in their skills and game. This phase will ensure players are ready and feeling good for the R1 Off-Season.
PHASE 2
POSITION-SPECIFIC
& GAME APPLICATION
This phase breaks down the position specific skills through teaching and reps. Game concepts for Forwards and Defense as well, small area games and scrimmages will be a focal point to increase intensity and use these skills in game situations. Players will see a combination of 90 minute sessions broken into to 30 minutes of small group position specific or shooting & scoring work, 60 minutes of position specific + game application and an additional 45 minute small group position specific session.
PHASE 3
HIGH TEMPO PREP
& GAME PLAY
The last two weeks will consist of sessions that feature a combination of high tempo flow with limited board time, training camp style sessions, compete and game play sessions, and high intensity skates in preparation for the upcoming seasons. Sessions will also leave time for individual work with our professionals on a daily basis for athletes post-structured practice. These sessions are used as a confidence and conditioning boost, making sure players are in the best possible form for training camp. This phase provides players a 60-minute position-specific session, combined with 75-minute daily sessions leading up until their departure dates for training camp.
1 ON 1
INSTRUCTION
Goalies receive individualized weekly sessions tailored to their specific technical needs, allowing them to refine strengths, address weaknesses, and accelerate personal development. These sessions create a focused environment where progress is measurable and deeply aligned with each goalie’s playing identity.
TACTICAL
SESSIONS
Tactical Sessions expose goalies to real offensive patterns and game-driven situations, helping them learn to read play, trust what they see, and make confident, adaptive decisions. The goal is to translate technical skill into game-action impact.
PEPP
SESSIONS
PHASE 1
POST-SEASON RECOVERY
& OFF-SEASON PREP
Athletes will rehabilitate/recondition all injuries/tweaks that compiled throughout their competitive seasons while performance coaches will identify and improve any movement and/or mobility restrictions that may be leading to inefficiency or compensation in their on-ice & off-ice movement. Athletes will prepare their muscle tissues for future increased demands both in the gym and on the ice so players feel good, minimize risk of injury and improve their durability.
PHASE 2
BUILD STRENGTH
& ADDRESS WEAKNESSES
Performance Coaches will identify and improve physical capacities that will have the most positive impact on individual physical performance, on-ice play and long-term health & development. All hockey players build strength but how much of a focus it is and the specific "type" of strength depends on individual physical needs, stage of development & team/agent feedback. It is the foundation of all other training goals (speed, power, quickness) and lays a solid foundation of key movement skills & physical preparedness to maximize their ability to acquire new skills on the ice.
PHASE 3
SPORT-SPECIFIC
TRANSFER
An athlete's training volume is adjusted for an increased on-ice workload and to maximize the player's capacity for tactical application. The priority in the gym shifts from addressing weaknesses to improving strengths so players feel confident in their body and with their on-ice performance as we get closer to camps. Intensity will be high during this phase as athlete's start competing at higher tempos and gameplay situations increase.
