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

About this episode

Reggie Newman discusses leadership, physicality, and the importance of role clarity in hockey.

Send us Fan Mail 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 af...

People in this episode

Host: Jason Podollan

Guest: Reggie Newman

Topics covered

• leadership
• role clarity
• physicality in hockey
• hockey culture
• opportunity in sports

Keywords

• hockey
• leadership
• physicality
• WHL
• NHL camps
• 200-foot power forward
• culture rebuilding
• opportunity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Victoria Royals, NHL, WHL

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