About Us

Coach Wagner, chief of HockeyRATS

Hockey rat, noun

Someone whose life revolves around being a hockey player.


HockeyRATS is home to players who are fanatical about improving their game. We know the early morning grind leads to late-night victories.

We focus on fundamental drills that benefit modern hockey players. That's why we pioneered the R.A.T.S. Hockey Training System:

Repetition

Application

Tactics

Skills

We believe players from the Mini Mite to Senior levels can quickly improve by repeating fundamental drills to establish a strong base, applying the knowledge during game situations, combining ideas from multiple drills to form tactics, and expanding their toolbox of skills through continuous training.

Joe Wagner presides as the Chief Hockey Rat. He is a premier hockey instructor with over 20 years of experience and served as the head coach of the 2020-2021 Mercer Chiefs Midget U16 American AAA Team.