About The Hockey Lab

The Hockey Lab is a hockey development organization built on the belief that strong athletes are developed through clarity, consistency, and character.

Founded in the Tri-Cities, The Hockey Lab exists to support young players and goalies with thoughtful, structured training that complements team hockey and prioritizes long-term development over short-term results.

This is not a volume-based training model.

It is a mentorship-driven environment focused on doing things the right way.

Why The Hockey Lab Exists

Modern youth hockey offers no shortage of ice time, instruction, or competition. What is often missing is an environment that helps athletes develop confidence, resilience, and ownership of their growth.

The Hockey Lab was created to fill that gap.

The focus is not simply on producing better players, but on supporting athletes as they learn how to train, how to handle pressure, and how to grow within the demands of competitive sport.

Skill matters.
Preparation matters.
Mindset matters.

Development works best when these elements are aligned.

Founder and Leadership

The Hockey Lab was founded by Grant Truesdell, a lifelong goalie, coach, and performance mentor.

Grant brings decades of experience performing under pressure, both in competitive sport and professional music environments. Across those disciplines, the same principle consistently applied: sustainable performance is built through preparation, discipline, and mental resilience.

The Hockey Lab began as a small backyard training prototype, created to explore a more intentional approach to athlete development. What started as a personal project has grown into a structured training environment rooted in mentorship, accountability, and respect for the broader hockey ecosystem.

Grant remains directly involved in coaching, program development, and athlete mentorship, ensuring the organization’s values remain consistent as it grows.

Our Role in the Hockey Community

The Hockey Lab is designed to work alongside teams, coaches, and associations, not in competition with them.

The organization prioritizes:

Respect for team and association programs
Age-appropriate expectations and workloads
Clear communication with families
A safe, professional training environment

Collaboration and alignment are viewed as essential to athlete success. The goal is to support development, reinforce positive habits, and contribute meaningfully to the hockey community.

Looking Ahead

The long-term vision for The Hockey Lab is to establish a dedicated year-round training facility in the Tri-Cities that serves athletes, families, and teams as a trusted development resource.

Growth is approached deliberately, with an emphasis on integrity, sustainability, and quality of experience.

The objective is not to grow fast, but to grow well.

About The Hockey Lab

Why The Hockey Lab Exists

Founder and Leadership

Our Role in the Hockey Community

Looking Ahead

From Vision to Reality

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