EP.163 - Reggie Newman - How owning your game, leading with standards, and embracing physicality can still open pro doors

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We sit down with Victoria Royals captain Reggie Newman to unpack role clarity, leadership, and the modern edge in a league that still builds pros. From earning a spot at 16 to multiple NHL camps, he shows how physical, honest hockey and repeatable habits create real opportunity.

• carving an identity as a 200‑foot power forward
• the WHL’s shift in physicality and why heavy hockey still wins
• making the team at 16 by finishing every check
• rebuilding culture in Victoria after roster changes
• choosing loyalty and embracing the captaincy
• undrafted path to NHL development and rookie camps
• routines for sleep, nutrition, and visualization
• measuring a good game beyond points
• preparation as physical, mental, and emotional readiness
• using coaches and staff, asking better questions
• leadership as example, inclusion, and daily standards

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