Throwback: The Evolution Of Nhl Summer Training | Grp Summer 2014

Author: Coach Rox

Posted on: April 02, 2026

Summary

Originally released on November 12, 2014 (Filmed Summer 2014)

The game has changed — and so has the preparation. We're throwing it back to the summer of 2014 for a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of NHL off-season training. Featuring Gary Roberts alongside NHL alumni Steven Stamkos, James Neal, Cody Hodgson, and Derek Roy, this mini-doc breaks down the massive shift in hockey culture. Gone are the days of 1980s "training camps" fueled by T-bone steaks, french fries, and a month of heavy skating just to get back into shape. Today, being an NHL player is a 365-day, 24/7 commitment to nutrition, recovery, and elite physical preparation.

Gary also reflects on his own journey — how two severe neck injuries in 1996 forced him into early retirement, and how completely rebuilding his lifestyle, diet, and training approach allowed him to return to the ice and play for 13 more years. What's Inside:

The stark contrast between old-school hockey off-seasons and modern high-performance training First-hand accounts from NHL stars on the daily grind of staying at the top of their game

Gary's personal story of resilience, education, and his 13-year NHL comeback A look inside the 2014 GRP summer training camp in Aurora, Ontario

The best players in the world aren't just skilled — they put in the work away from the rink, all year long.

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