InGoal Radio Podcast

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Episode 192 with Craig Anderson plus Anchor Pegs Nov 05, 2022

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Episode 192 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Craig Anderson of the Buffalo Sabres plus a look at Anchor Pegs and why Woody never leaves home without them.

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Anderson, currently the oldest player in the NHL talks about his personal evolution as the game has changed around him, the value in being unpredictable with shooters, working with Eric Comrie and much more.

All that, plus our weekly plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at Anchor Pegs - a great solution for those terrible pegs found in most rinks that prevent goalies from playing the way the game is now taught. And yes, our own Kevin Woodley packs two sets to every game and explains why you might want to consider it yourself.

Episode 191 with Annti Raanta and Amanda Makela plus the Bauer Proto V stick Oct 28, 2022

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Episode 191 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a couple of great goalie conversations with Annti Raanta of the Carolina Hurricanes and Amanda Makela of the PWHPA.

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Raanta shares insights from a career that has included playing partners like Corey Crawford, Henrik Lundqvist and now Frederik Andersen, and some of the keys he has taken away from each. Raanta also shares a tip on setting up your skates that he picked up from Lundqvist, and explains why that method now has him trying to transition in-season to the new Bauer KONEKT skates.

Makela also joins the show for the first time to talk about a fascinating -- and at times frustrating -- career that includes being a NCAA standout at Mercyhurst, the battle of playing far too few games the past couple of seasons, and why it led to a stint in Sweden. As a goalie and goaltending coach who works with Jon Elkin of the Toronto Maple Leafs as well as running Mak Goaltending, Makela has lots of great advice, including how to manage your games in those periods when all you seem to get is practice time.

All that, plus our weekly plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new Bauer Promo-V stick, a limited edition model that weighs in at just 575 grams.

Episode 190 with Spencer Knight plus Coveted Masks Oct 17, 2022

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Episode 190 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features another great conversation with Spencer Knight from the Florida Panthers.

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Knight is back for a third time on InGoal Radio after spending an hour with us heading into the 2019 NHL Draft, and teaming up with USA playing partner Dustin Wolf for an episode after winning World Junior Championship gold. This time we catch up on Knight's first two seasons in the NHL, and how the (still just) 21-year-old continues to evolve his game and approach, including finding the balance between being willing to try new things but not always chasing change for the sake of change. Knight talks about everything from why he purposely stays off the ice longer in the summers, to the benefit of AHL stints even after establishing himself as NHL ready, to glove positioning, to what he likes about his Bauer KONEKT skates.

All that, plus our weekly plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the Coveted masks that fared so well in recent NHL testing, what option might be best for you, and why.

Episode 189 with Jeremy Swayman plus Brian's Optik 3 and October Saves Oct 10, 2022

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Episode 189 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features another great conversation with Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman, as well an interview with October Saves founder Lara Hopewell about their amazing efforts to fight cancer.

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Swayman returns for a second appearance to catch our listeners up on his meteoric two-year rise from being the NCAA's top goalie to becoming an NHL regular. Swayman shares insights on his quick adjustments to pro on and off the ice, how his game and approach changed in that short time with help from Tuukka Rask and goalie coach Bob Essensa, why he uses a figure skating-like warm-up skates (and yes he still uses ballet to train), and his inspiring Goalie Hugs everywhere through his strong relationship with playing partner Linus Ullmark.

Swayman has also used his voice to help promote October Saves, which makes him the perfect guest this week alongside Hopewell as InGoal joins this great cause to help raise money in the fight against cancer. In addition to listening to the interview, be sure to check out how the sign up, the great prizes you can win (we added a Carey Price-signed jersey and Connor Hellebuyck-signed stick to the list) and how we'll donate half of any new InGoal subscriptions in October to the cause.

All that, plus our weekly plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new Brian's Optic 3 pads and gloves that are on the shelf now, and all their new features.

Episode 188 with Marlène Boissonnault plus Bauer's Mach Chest Protector - Source for Sports Spec Oct 03, 2022

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Episode 188 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a long, informative conversation with last season's PWHPA champion Marlène Boissonnault.

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Boissonnault (or Boss, as she is known to teammates and on Instagram @MarleneBoss) shares fascinating insights into her path from a mostly self-taught goalie who learned from her dad and trying to be like Martin Brodeur, to a more structured goalie who now also coaches right up to the college level in Canada.

There are great lessons on health and mindset from her time at Cornell University, where she studied pre-med but also took psychology course) and endured a hip surgery. She shares great examples of the modernization or her game, including a 3-layer stance and what quadrant of the skate blade she wants to be on as part of a "Bring It" mindset and how to clear your brain of negative thoughts.

Boissonnault also shares stories about how an engineer convinced her to wear white as her signature pad color, and why she was willing to forgo that last season to play in a set of yellow Juuse Saros gear. There really is something for everyone in this hour-long interview.

All that, plus our weekly plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at their special edition Bauer Mach chest protector, with beefed up arms and shoulders, and other custom options.

Episode 187 with Chris Driedger plus a How to Fit your Chest Protector Sep 24, 2022

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Episode 187 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a great conversation with Seattle Kraken goalie Chris Driedger as he continues his comeback from a torn ACL in the gold medal game of the World Championships back in May.

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Driedger talks about the slow road back from an injury that isn't common for goalies, and the importance of patience while going through a process expected to keep him out until at least Christmas. Driedger also shares some valuable lessons from his first season in Seattle, and an expansion franchise that struggled out of the gate, including how his work with a sports psychologist helped him re-examine his pre-game preparation and ultimately simplify that process as part of a late-season surge he hopes to carry over once he's back.

All that, plus our weekly plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look how to properly fit your chest protector, including the most common mistakes goalies make picking a size.

Episode 186 with Hunter Miska plus the True HZRDUS PX and 7X sticks Sep 17, 2022

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Episode 186 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a conversation with Hunter Miska, now playing for Straubing Tigers in the German DEL.

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Miska, who played the last three seasons in the Colorado Avalanche system, talks about a wide range of topics including his start in the game, early influences as the son of one of the most well-know mask painters in the game, his first NHL games and his ongoing development as a goaltender. Despite meeting many of the men his father painted for (Backstroke, Fernandez, Kiprusoff, Nabokov to name a few) Miska didn’t start playing goal until freshman year when he made the varsity squad for his Minnesota high school team, and had little coaching before making his way to the US NTDP in only his third year as a goaltender.

We know you’ll enjoy this interview as much as we did with lots to learn for goalies, coaches and goalie parents!

All that, plus our weekly plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports as Cam and Woody look at the new True HZRDUS sticks/ The PX being the lightest - and most expensive - stick on the market and the 7X a feature-filled second price point option.

Episode 185 with Joel Hofer plus the True 12.2 offshore models Sep 06, 2022

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Episode 185 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a conversation with Joel Hofer who made his NHL debut this season with the St. Louis Blues.

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Hofer shares his route to the pros, his experience in the AHL with Springfield as he shared the net with Charlie Lindgren leading the team to the American League final - and in his first playoff game scored his first goal!

Hofer made his NHL debut this season playing two games and shares the experience with us. InGoal listeners will appreciate how he goes into detail as he only can with our all-goalie audience including describing drills he and coach Dan Stewart have done to refine his puckhandling skills - though already amongst the best young puck handlers in the game.

All that, plus our weekly plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports as Cam and Woody look at the True 12.2 line - but with a plot twist - the sets manufactured offshore.

Episode 184 with Dylan Garand plus CCM EFlex 5 Sticks Aug 29, 2022

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Episode 184 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features World Junior Champion, CHL Goaltender of the year and New York Rangers prospect Dylan Garand.

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Garand shares his experience during the gold-medal run, memories from a dramatic (to say the least) overtime win over Finland in the championships game, and the tricks and tips that he used to stay calm and focused in that stress-filled game and throughout the entire tournament. As he prepares to turn pro this fall, Garand also shares insights from his training camp experience with the New York Rangers last season, including what it's like to step on the ice against Igor Shesterkin and learn from goalie coaching legend Benoit Allaire. He also takes us through the writing process he uses to make sure he's always learning from each of those new experiences, and how it provides a great reference point even when things aren't going as well.

All that, plus our weekly plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at the highly anticipated Flex 5 stick line, with two options now available, including one that earned praise from Thatcher Demko for its improved durability despite being even lighter weight.

Episode 183 with Scott Wedgewood plus Pro Return Gear Aug 23, 2022

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Episode 183 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an in-depth conversation with recently re-signed Dallas Stars goalie Scott Wedgewood.

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Wedgewood dives deep into his evolution over nine years of professional hockey, from getting to learn from his the goalie he used to emulate in street hockey, boyhood idol Martin Brodeur, during parts of six season with the New Jersey Devils, to working with a long list of great goalie coaches while bouncing around a bit more over the past five seasons. There were important lessons along the way on and off the ice, and Wedgewood shares them with an openness that will resonate with goalies of all ages while also detailing the technical and tactical changes that helped fuel a breakthrough last season that included playing an important role in helping the Stars make the playoffs after being acquired at the trade Deadline. To say this one is loaded with in-depth breakdowns and great on-ice advice would be an understatement.

All that, plus our weekly plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a round-up of their Pro Return inventory, which includes new additions like a glove worn by a recent Stanley Cup champion, no-label Warrior gear made for a Monster in the NHL, that old school Warrior set you've all been asking after it appeared in the background of recent gear segments, some CCM E-Flex 4 gloves and blockers made for NHL goalies, and discounts on the remaining inventory of big-name Bauer gear too. And don’t forget their Back to Hockey sale for more great savings.

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