Episodes
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Episode 252 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fun and informative conversation with Vegas Golden Knights goalie Jiri Patera.
In the feature interviews presented by NHL Sense Arena, Patera, who has play time between Vegas and the AHL Henderson Silver Knights this season and last, shares stories and insights on his path from the Czech Republic, the key role his dad played despite not wanting him to be a goalie at first, why his dad still paints his NHL masks, and what it's like to make your NHL debut with one of your goaltending idols, Jonathan Quick, watching from the bench.
In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we answer a popular question: when should my young goalie get an agent (or family advisor for those wanting to play NCAA), with help from special guest Ray Petkau of Alpha Sports.
All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the ever-evolving and expanding options for neck protection, including some options built into an undershirt.
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Episode 251 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fantastic goaltending conversation with Corinne Schroeder of PWHL New York.
In the feature interviews presented by NHL Sense Arena Schroeder shares great insights and advice from her experiences so far in the first PWHL season, including how she overcame nerves in her debut to become the first goalie in league history to post a shutout. Schroeder, who counts a psychology degree among three degrees from a NCAA career that included four years at Boston University and one more at Quinnipiac University, also shares a unique tip to keep yourself engaged when the play is in the other end for long periods, plus some great development stories from her time growing up on a huge farm in rural Manitoba, and so much more.
In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we chat about tryouts and how parents can approach them in a way that will help their kids perform at their best.
All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for an overview of the new CCM AXIS XF pads and gloves, which feature significant upgrades to sliding and rebounds, and a walk through on how to use their customizer that launched last week to order your set now!
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Episode 250 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a double hit of returning guests and great goalie knowledge with Cam Talbot of the Los Angeles Kings and Kasimir Kaskisuo of the Laval Rocket.
In the feature interviews presented by NHL Sense Arena Talbot shares his insights into the Kings new use of "motion," a slight retreat even on in-zone shots that came to Los Angeles with new goalie coach Mike Buckley but has long been a part of Talbot'e game. And in our second interview, Kaskisuo returns for the first time since Episode 6 -- and record for gaps between appearances that we promise not to repeat with such a popular goalie -- to catch us up on his evolution during two years in Sweden, his return to North America after a half season wait (and how he stayed sharp during that half-season gap), some surprising in-season gear switches between Bauer and True pads this year, and how he uses Sense Arena to stay sharp.
In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we look at a tip to help parents support their goalie’s independence off the ice from a young age - making your life a lot easier while preparing them to take the next step in their goaltending careers.
All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for some shockingly good sale deals on Bauer gear including 25%˘ off the 960 mask, a rarity when it comes to being on sale!
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Episode 249 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features the informative return of Dallas Stars goalie Scott Wedgewood.
In the feature interviews presented by NHL Sense Arena Wedgewood shares invaluable advice on everything from being a good goalie partner (in his case to Jake Oettinger), the importance of looking off the puck, or "head checks," when to do it and what specifically to look for, as well as invaluable hydration tips to help you avoid excessive weight loss and post game fatigue. Much like his first appearance two summers ago, Wedgewood is an open book as he digs into the details that matter to goalies everywhere in an informative and entertaining manner.
In our Parents Segment, presented by GDI USA, we discuss a big question faced by hockey families at this time of year: “Should my goalie play Spring Hockey?”
All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at an increasing list of certified cat eye cage options, including some that a few goalie coaches are sending their students in specifically to buy.
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In our feature interview Scott Wedgwood mentions nutritionist Angie Asche who he works with and her book Fuel Your Body: How to Cook and Eat for Peak Performance: 77 Simple, Nutritious, Whole-Food Recipes for Every Athlete
which can be found here:
Canada: https://amzn.to/3xoJLWw
USA: https://amzn.to/3J0iv3m
He also refers to Dallas EBUG Chris Dudo posting a video of Wedgwood’s head checks - count them for yourself!
https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisxdudo/video/7342584041071250730
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Episode 248 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features two great NHL guests: Cayden Primeau of the Montreal Canadiens and Ukko-Pekka Luukonen of the Buffalo Sabres.
In the feature interviews presented by NHL Sense Arena Primeau gives us a glimpse into his first full season with the famed Canadiens, including the great job goalie coach Eric Raymond did balancing a three-goalie rotation for much of the season, some great lessons from Jake Allen as a mentor, and the huge impact Pete Fry has had on his mindset as a goalie over the past year. In our second interview, Luukonen, who ironically was drafted the same year and faced Primeau in the World Junior Championship gold-medal game in 2019, shares insights into his fantastic season and rise to being the Sabres No. 1 goalie with top-10 numbers in the NHL, and how he used a 33-game opportunity to identify the changes he needed to make in his body and style that have led to this success.
Our Parents Segment responds to a question we get often as parents want to know, “Should I send my goalie to that try out camp a Junior team is holding?”
All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the incredibly light True Project X stick, with innovative shapes and flex points designed to help goalies pass the puck as well as they stop it.
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Episode 247 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a great discussion with Steve Thompson, Director of Goaltending for USA Hockey.
In that feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena Thompson talks about the upcoming USA Hockey Goaltending Summit May 30-June 2 in St. Paul Minnesota - which everyone welcome to attend. Visit this link to register - there are only about 50 places left. In addition we cover the US model of goaltending development which is sure to inspire a lot of great discussion amongst parents and coaches.
https://www.usahockey.com/page/show/8408881-national-goaltending-symposium
In our recurring Parents Segment we discuss methods of recording shots on goal for parents - and more importantly our thoughts on why it may not be the best way to go - and what we think you should focus on.
All that, plus an in-person trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at the TRUE PX4 Hzrdus pads and gloves.
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Episode 246 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fantastic interview with Emerance Maschmeyer of PWHL Ottawa and the Canadian National Team.
In that feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Maschmeyer shares insights into the inaugural PWHL season, including getting into some of the specific changes she's made already working with her new goalie coach Pierre Groulx. The Canadian National Team veteran also gets into her roots in the position, and evolution from playing on the ponds of Alberta with her brothers, building a relationship with Shannon Szabados while following her path by playing at the famous Brick Tournament, to choosing to play with and against boys right up to junior in the AJHL, the decision to attend -- and adjustment to life at -- Harvard, and her experiences and evolution playing for Canada on the international stage.
Our Goalie Parent segment shares some advice for helping your goalies deal with pegs that won’t stay on and the upset it can cause with pressures from fans and referees.
All that, plus an in-person trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at the Vaughn SLR4 pads and gloves, a perfect follow up to previous overviews of the pants and chest protector.
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Episode 245 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fun, insightful interview with Colorado Avalanche goalie Ivan Prosvetov.
In that feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Prosvetov shares his experiences growing up a goalie in Russia, why he came to North America to play junior, and his evolution throughout, including the "system" he learned from goalie coach Oleg Romashko, an Ian Clark disciple, and how his game has continued to grow in the AHL and NHL with coaches like Zac Bierk and Corey Schwab with the Arizona Coyotes and now Jussi Parkilla and Peter Budaj in Colorado. It's an energetic and entertaining conversation loaded with lessons and take aways that should benefit goalies of all ages.
In the second edition of our new Parent Segment we chat about how minor hockey teams split games between two goaltenders.
All that, plus an in-person trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at the exclusive new colors they've secured in the extremely popular Bauer X5 Pro line.
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Episode 244 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an in-depth interview with Los Angeles Kings prospect Erik Portillo.
In that feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Portillo shares his roots in the position growing up in Sweden, including the influence of goalie coaching from an early age and the impact (and a personal interaction) that Henrik Lundqvist had on him as a young goalie in the Frolunda system. Portillo walks us through his decision to come to North America as a teenager, how he ended up at the University of Michigan, and the unique challenges -- and personal benefits -- of balancing the demands of NCAA hockey with the desire to also push himself academically in a tough program, and how it's made his first year as a pro easier in some ways despite making some significant changes to his tactical and technical approach (which he also discusses in detail) since joining the Kings.
We also introduce a new segment for parents, answering your questions. This week - what mask to I buy for my son or daughter? (hint: we don't name a specific brand).
All that, plus an in-person trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at the CCM All Out custom graphics program, and how to plan and order your own personalized set.
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Episode 243 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an informative interview with two-time USA Olympian Maddie Rooney of PWHL Minnesota.
In that feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Rooney shares lessons from her early experiences in the all new PWHL, and what separates it from past options for women's hockey players, as well as some of the adjustments that come from a busier schedule with more travel. Rooney also walks you through the keys to her success, and how her game has evolved (and continues to evolve even now) through high school and college, including medals at the 2018 and 2022 Olympics, 2017, 2019 and 2022 World Championships, and a stint helping her alma mater UMD as a remote goalie coach.
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Episode 242 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an informative interview with Nicole Hensley of PWHL Minnesota.
In that feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Hensley brings us up to speed on a busy first month for the Professional Women's Hockey League, including some record-setting crowds for her Minnesota team at the XCEL Energy Center and how some of the less obvious changes in the new league are making a huge difference for the athletes. Hensley also shares valuable insights into her preparation and mindset for dealing with crowds that big, as if being a two-time Olympic medal winner with Team USA wasn't enough, the keys to her game and how it's evolved over the years, the importance of play reading (and how to improve yours), what she expects from her upcoming appearance at this week’s NHL All Star Game in Toronto, and memorable encounters with her favourite goalie, Marc-Andre Fleury. It's a can't miss interview loaded with insights sure to help goalies of all ages.
All that, plus an in-person trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the all new Vaughn SL4 Chest Protector, and some teases on the rest off the upcoming line. -
Episode 241 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a deep dive with Team USA's World Junior Championship gold-medal winner Trey Augustine.
In that feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Augustine, who was already back at Michigan State University to continue his fantastic freshman campaign as the youngest goalie in college hockey, talks about managing pressure under the bright lights of the World Juniors in Sweden. Picked by his home state Detroit Red Wings in the second round (No. 41) of the NHL Draft last season after winning bronze at the WJC as a 17-year-old, Augustine shares insights into his early influences, and the work that has gone into his early success, including how much -- and specifically how -- he watches hockey to get better at reading plays, and what he's learned by playing at practicing against older players over the years, and training in the offseason with NHL goalies like Alex Nedeljkovic and Scott Wedgewood. Nicknamed "Gramps" and "Buckets" at USNTDP, Augustine also gets into his competitive roots playing other spots, including pickle ball and basketball.
All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the all new Brian's Eclipse gloves, which includes their first "580-style" glove break and new options for the blocker.
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Episode 240 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a great conversation with Brian Daccord coming off the Winter Classic his son, Joey, starred in.
In that feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Daccord takes us back through a magical day surrounded by family and friends watching Joey pitch the first shutout in Winter Classic history for the Seattle Kraken, and offers advice on watching big games that will resonate with every goalie parent. Daccord also took the time after the big game to reflect on his son's path to the NHL, where he is now getting his first chance to carry a starter's workload and thriving in the role, and all the ups and downs that come with choosing a different route at various points along the path, including second guessing some of those decisions made and lessons that will also hit home for a lot of goalie parents, goalies from youth league through minor pro, and hopefully some coaches too.
All that, plus an in-person trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the Brian's Optik 3 pants, a perfect follow up to our last segment on their Optik 3 chest protector.
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Episode 239 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a great conversation with Hunter Sheppard of the Washington Capitals and Hershey Bears.
In that feature interviews presented by NHL Sense Arena, Sheppard shares an at-times winding path that has required an element of "prove it" at every level despite winning championships at each stop, including the Calder Cup and playoff MVP with Hershey in the American Hockey League last season. Sheppard shares insights into a somewhat unique style modelled in part after Henrik Lundqvist, and how it allows him to better access the hands that almost led him to play baseball in college instead of hockey, as well as managing the push back it received from various coaches along the way.
It's a can't miss interview loaded with great lessons and take aways that should resonate with goalies, goalie coaches, and goalie parents at every level of the game.
All that, plus an in-person trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the Brians’s Optik 3 chest protector, which offers NHL-level protection with the rich finish we've come to expect from Brian's.
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Episode 238 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a great conversation with Matt Tomkins, who made his NHL debut and recorded his first NHL win with the Tampa Bay Lightning earlier this season, more than 11 years after being drafted into the NHL.
In that feature interviews presented by NHL Sense Arena, Tomkins walks us through a memorable start to the season, including getting to soak in a chance to play in Montreal before picking up his first NHL win in the Mecca of goaltending. We then rewind things to go through a sometimes winding and unique path to that first NHL opportunity, from being drafted by the Blackhawks, choosing college hockey over the CHL and why that became so important for him, to deciding to go overseas to Sweden for two years, the decision to come back, and an important summer in Kelowna with "friends of the program" Lyle Mast and James Wendland that helped prepare him for the season's opportunity with the Lightning.
All that, plus an in-person trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the Warrior Ritual F2 mask -- and some incredible savings on the F1 mask that preceded it.
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Episode 237 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a multi-part sit down with Vancouver Canucks goalie Casey Desmith.
In that feature interviews presented by NHL Sense Arena, DeSmith shares some great insights into his learning curve since coming to the Canucks after training camp had already started and some of the adjustments under new goalie coach Ian Clark, as well as the importance of finding a balance between trying new things and sticking to your personal foundations with a new team. DeSmith talks about what made his very short time with the Montreal Canadiens so special, including a secret note from Carey Price and a shared love with his dad for Ken Dryden, as well as his time in Pittsburgh and the secrets to playing well even when you don't play a lot.
All that, plus an in-person trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new Brian's ICONIK pads and gloves, and the creation of a new word from Cam: "Hybrid-y"
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Episode 236 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, comes to us with two feature interviews this week. Former NHL Goaltender and current Anaheim Ducks Broadcaster Brian Hayward chats with Kevin Woodley, while David Hutchison is joined by Calgary Flames EBUG Dusty Nickel, who recently dressed in a game vs. The Vegas Golden Knights.
Both feature interviews are presented by NHL Sense Arena. Hayward first discusses the evolution of the game in goal, including his experience as Patrick Roy’s goalie partner in Montreal. Working under legendary coach Francois Allaire, Hayward was there as Allaire and Roy worked to define the modern butterfly style.
Nickel then gives us a behind the scenes look at being an NHL practice goalie and Emergency Backup Goaltender and shares the full experience of dressing for a recent game where, only two minutes in against the defending Stanley Cup Champions, it looked like he was going to have to takeover from Flames starter Dan Vladar who had been rocked by a collision in his crease.
All that, plus an in-person trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new Trinity padded inner glove from the makers of Paddle Wedge. This glove could make the perfect gift for the goalie in your life who is dealing with stingers in games or long practice sessions.
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Episode 235 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a detailed discussion with James Wendland following up on his popular 5 Damn Things articles at InGoal.
In that feature interview, presented by NHL Sense Arena, we speak with Wendland who is a manual osteopathic therapist and kinesiologist with a master’s degree in exercise/respiratory physiology, a bachelor’s degree in human kinetics/kinesiology, a diploma in manual osteopathy and a strong focus on how the body works and commitment to making it work better. His 5 Damn Things articles have been game changers for a lot of goalies based on the feedback received at [email protected], so it made sense to dig a little deeper. Wendland did not disappoint, with advice that will resonate with goalies of all ages, goalie coaches, and perhaps most important, goalie parents who want to keep their kids healthy and playing this position we all love.
All that, plus an in-person trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new Warrior RV3i stick, which weighs in at less than 1.5 pounds and features a great new look and unique shaft shape.
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Episode 234 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features the fascinating journey to an NHL contract of Vancouver Canucks prospect Nikita Tolopilo.
In that feature interview, presented by NHL Sense Arena, Tolopilo, who started playing goal in Belarus because he was tall and flexible, shares stories and lessons from his journey to becoming a coveted NHL free agent last spring. It includes leaving home as a teenager to play in Switzerland, where he was coached by ex-NHL goalie David Aebischer, then going back to Belarus and a couple years in the KHL before signing in Sweden, where things really started to take off three seasons ago. The 6-foot-6 goalie walks us through his technical and tactical evolution in Sweden and the decision to stay there one more year after getting NHL contract offers, why he eventually chose the Canucks ahead of order offers, and the challenges of adjusting to a very different style of play in the AHL early this year.
All that, plus an in-person trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new Bauer AG5NT stick, which uses Boron to help weigh in at an incredibly light 1.25 pounds!
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Episode 233 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features four-time Stanley Cup winner Bill Ranford, Director of Goaltending for the Los Angeles Kings.
In that feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Ranford talks about his new position with the Kings, how to scout young goaltenders, advice for young coaches, the evolution of the position, what makes Jonathan Quick such a special goaltender, a plan to add a third goalie to NHL rosters…and much more.
All that, plus an in-person trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports where Cam schools Woody on the Bauer line of pants, in another good, better, best analysis to find the right gear for you and your game.
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