Rob Belger
Co-founder
Coach Rob started skating at the age of 3 and has been on the ice ever since. Being the son of a figure skating coach he was always at the rink working to improve himself in any way possible. He played the entirety of his youth hockey for the Brewster Ice Arena organizations before climbing the ranks of junior and college hockey. He currently works at the Champions Skating Center as the Head of Player Development for the Hartford Jr Wolfpack. He takes great pride in coaching the next generation of player and sharing his lifelong passion for the game.
specialties
skating
Advanced power skating techniques to build power and speed
Edge and body control through movements
Acceleration and foot speed to enhance elusiveness on the ice
shooting
Shot selection decisiveness
Shooting in stride with deception
Tight area releases
Defenseman specialized shooting
defensive awareness
Getting pucks out with confidence
Analyzing rushes and gap control
Offensive strategies along the blue line
Defending even and odd man rushes
Defensive communication
Mindset training
Being a good teammate
Pre-game rituals
Playing with confidence
Maintaining a positive attitude throughout a game
Battling adversity
Rob belger Hockey history
Amateur
Member of the Westchester Express Team that participated in the Pee-Wee Quebec Tournament
Captain of multiple Westchester Express teams
Member of League Champion and Section finalist Lakeland Panas Rebels
A two year captain for Lakeland Panas
Two time all league selection
Recorded 140 points as a defenseman over 4 years
Juniors
Began junior career with Wilkes-Barre Knights in the AJHL
Continued junior career with Hartford Wolfpack alongside his brother, Nick
Wore a letter for both the Knights and Wolfpack
Committed to Nichols College during his time with the Wolfpack
college
Attended Nichols College for 4 years, appearing in 90 career games
Posted a +33 +/- in his career to go along with 18 points
An All-Rookie Team his freshman year in the ECAC Northeast
Member of the back to back Conference Championship teams from 2013-2015
Participated in two NCAA tournaments in his college career
professional
Signed by the Danbury Titans of the FHL following his college career
Spent time with the Titans and Watertown Wolves in his first year of FHL experience
Posted 6 points from the blue line along with a +6 +/- in 16 games
Drafted 5th overall by the Carolina Thunderbirds in the FHL expansion draft
“failures are the stairs we climb to reach success.”
— Roy T. Bennett