InGoal Radio Podcast

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Episode 152 with Mike Condon Jan 10, 2022

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Episode 152 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fascinating interview with former NHL goalie Mike Condon.

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Condon catches us up on the two and a half years since his equally informative last appearance on the show, including the tough decision to move on from playing after struggling with a number of injury issues and his transition to coaching at Northeastern University. A real student of the position, there are so many great lessons intertwined between Condon's own unique path to pro and his new job now working with other young goalies hoping to do the same, including several that will resonate with goalies of all ages and abilities -- and their parents.

All that, plus a special announcement about a future guest we've got lined up, a tease for some of the unique gear segments we're working on, and how you can save 30% on Warrior V1 sticks at The Hockey Shop Source for Sports. For those that didn't catch it the first time, you can re-watch our breakdown of the V1 line that is so popular in the NHL below, then click here to find the one that suits your game.

If you enjoyed this interview, check out Mike Condon’s first appearance on the InGoal Radio Podcast when he joined us for Episode 32

Episode 151 with Stuart Skinner Jan 01, 2022

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In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Skinner shares some great stories from a crazy couple of days that saw him scramble from the Oilers to their AHL affiliate the day before chatting with InGoal, including flight delays, a 2.5 hour car ride from Los Angeles to Bakersfield that got him to the rink 15 minutes before he needed to be on the ice ... to backstop a win, of course. It's all part of a whirlwind 2021 that saw Skinner win his first NHL start for his hometown Oilers way back in January only to realize immediately after how much work he had to do to become an NHL regular.

Skinner did that work, and returned this season ready to show he belongs in the NHL, which he did with a .916 save percentage through 10 games this season. The 23-year-old takes us through that journey, how his focus shifted after that initial win, the influence of veteran Mike Smith. and what it's like playing for the team you grew up watching, gathering around the TV for "Game Night" with 8 brothers and sisters, and managing the emotions of finally getting to play in front of them this season.

All that, plus incredible savings on Warrior sticks at The Hockey Shop Source for Sports.

In this episode we mention being able to view on YouTube old Gear Segment where we looked at Warrior’s V1 stick line. We also talk about Puckhandling lessons our feature guest Stuart Skinner learned from Mike Smith, and noted this video segment on puckhandling with Mike Smith which is unlocked and available to everyone, not just InGoal Members.

Episode 150 with Richard Bachman Dec 23, 2021

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Episode 150 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an extended interview with Richard Bachman, who is in his second year as the goaltending coach of the Minnesota Wild's American Hockey League affiliate in Iowa.

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Bachman shares some great insights, examples and lessons from an 11-year pro career that included 49 games in the NHL with the Dallas Stars, Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks. Praised for his role as a mentor while playing by the goalie coaches in those organizations -- and current Canucks No. 1 Thatcher Demko -- the 34-year-old has some great advice on how to make yourself an invaluable teammate and playing partner, while still competing for more playing time.

Bachman's recent transition to coaching also makes for some excellent tips on everything from practice habits, to finding a game plan that works for you, to modern tracking mechanics, to thriving as an undersized goalie (he was drafted by Dallas despite being 5-foot-10). Add in some great mask stories that tie into author Stephen King using Richard Bachman as his pen name, and this is a can't miss interview heading into the holidays.

All that, plus a quick preview of the upcoming Boxing Day Sale at The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, which includes savings of 20 to 50 percent. For any American listeners asking "what's a Boxing Day Sale?" it starts Dec. 26 and you don't want to miss it.

Episode 149 with Connor LaCouvee featuring padded baselayers. Dec 11, 2021

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Episode 149 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features four-year pro Connor LaCouvee, currently playing for KalPa in the Finnish Liiga.

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Lacouvee pulls back the curtain on the experience of building a pro career as an undrafted free agent after a four-year NCAA career. From the challenges of finding that first ECHL job, to moving up to the AHL and now stops in Europe including his current stint in the top league in Finland, we hear what life is like as a minor leaguer working towards the ultimate goal of playing in the NHL. From a revolving door of teammates to finding work while teams prioritize the development of their NHL drafted goaltenders, to the right mindset to work with multiple goalie coaches long the way, there are many great lessons in this episode for any goaltender or parent as LaCouvee was generous with his time and open with all of his answers.

A warning to all, this interview does include some difficult points as LaCouvee experienced terrible tragedy with his Hungarian pro team, as he openly discusses the passing of both a teammate and a GM this season.

All that, plus Kevin returns to The Hockey Shop to look under the gear with Cam at base layers - the padded undershirts and pants that provide moisture wicking, strategic padding and protection, and of course a bit more size in the net.

Christmas is right around the corner and we have two other options for you to consider. You can send a gift subscription of InGoal Premium to the favourite goalie, goalie-parent or goalie-coach in your life. They’ll get a notification you can customize and you can even download a gift certificate to put under the tree or in a stocking!

Also, we have launched a new podcast channel by subscription - you can hear past feature interviews - no chit chat, no ads, no gear….features only so you can binge listen to pro goalies and pro coaches. We’ve started with several including Roberto Luongo, Bill Ranford and Thatcher Demko and are adding new interviews every day. Subscribe today - or send a gift subscription to our feature interview channel.

Episode 148 with Jamie Storr featuring 10 affordable gifts for Christmas Dec 03, 2021

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In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Storr shares some great stories from a career that included living with Wayne Gretzky during him time with the Los Angeles Kings, and an incredible story about how his dad, who went from first time adult goalie to Toronto Maple Leafs camp in just a couple of years, inspired him to become a goalie and helped build a foundation for his success.

In the bonus interview, Matisz shares audio clips from his podcast series on theScore focusing on goalies from the 90s, with some great stories and anecdotes surrounding features goalies like Dominik Hasek, Patrick Roy, Ed Belfour, and Ron Hextall, including one with Hextall going head to head with Gretzky in a game of horse.

All that, plus Kevin returns to The Hockey Shop to get 10 great gift ideas from Cam that will make sure the goalie in your life is happy on Christmas morning.

NEW just this week we have launched a new podcast channel by subscription - you can hear past feature interviews - no chit chat, no ads, no gear….features only, so you can binge listen to pro goalies and pro coaches. We’ve started with several including Roberto Luongo, Bill Ranford and Thtcher Demko and are adding new interviews every day. Subscribe today - or send a gift subscription to our feature interview channel.

Episode 147 with Kristen Campbell and Dr. Chris Woo plus Black Friday at the Hockey Shop Nov 27, 2021

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Episode 147 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Team Canada goalie Kristen Campbell as she prepares for the 2022 Olympics, and a bonus chat with her sports vision specialist, Dr. Chris Woo.

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Campbell catches us up on what life is like with the centralized Canadian National Team preparing for the upcoming Beijing Games, including a shutout in Finland in her first game with the senior women's team, as well as an adversity laden path to this point that includes having her first NCAA team cancelled by the University of North Dakota, and her second chance at the University of Wisconsin ended early by the pandemic as they prepared to defend a national championship. Campbell also goes in depth on all the things she's done to improve along the way, from working with a long list of coaches, to leaving no stone unturned off the ice, whether is sports psychology and working with Pete Fry, or sports vision training with Dr. Woo.

Want to hear more from Kristen Campbell? You can follow her on social here:

https://twitter.com/soupy_35

https://www.instagram.com/k.campbell35/

In his segment, Dr. Woo, a goalie himself growing up, gives us some background into the different types of vision, how he examines athletes for sports-specific vision - it’s far more than just wanting to be 20/20 - and some insight into the kind of training that athletes like Campbell undergo for peak vision performance.

For more information with Dr. Woo you can reach him at:

inquiries@eye-to-eye.ca

https://eye-to-eye.ca/sports/

https://www.instagram.com/eye2eye_calgary/

All that, plus Kevin returns to The Hockey Shop to get the latest discounts from Bauer in an ongoing Black Friday sale that is also the perfect time to get something special in time for Christmas for the goalie in your life (even if that goalie is you).

Episode 146 with Corey Hirsch Nov 22, 2021

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Episode 146 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features former NHL goaltender, coach and now broadcaster, Corey Hirsch.

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Hirsch, who has been a well-known advocate for mental heath shares some of his story with us while talking about what we can do whether facing our own challenges or in a role as teammate, coach or parent to ensure those who are struggling can get the support that they need while we all work to make hockey more accepting of those who reach out.

Look for more from Corey Hirsch and mental health in athletes in his upcoming podcast hosted by The Player’s Tribune where he sits down with pros from cross the world of sports.

All that, and Kevin chats remotely with Cam who is on location in Niagara Falls at a trade show where he is getting the inside scoop on all the new developments in gear - many of them still industry secrets - from the leaders in the game. He also talks about what's on sale for Black Friday at the Hockey Shop.

Bonus Episode: Brian Daccord and Sense Arena Nov 20, 2021

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Bonus Episode

This is a special bonus episode of the InGoal Radio Podcast as we get a chance to sit down with our good friend Brian Daccord, goaltending coach at Boston University and Director of Goaltending Development for Sense Arena. This is Black Friday week and Sense Arena is offering an incredible opportunity to get into their system and the VR world in general. If you purchase the annual licence for Sense Arena you get the fantastic savings over a monthly subscription - and you get the Oculus Quest 2 headset, controllers and sleeves for attaching them to your goalie gloves absolutely FREE. On top of that you can use the code IGM50 to save an additional $50.

Order Now at Sense Arena

In this episode we talk about Sense Arena and get. Glimpse at what’s coming up in the very near future - it’s incredible. We talk about using Sense Arena for yourself or your son or daughter. Brian happens to have written a book “How to Be a Goalie Parent” and we talk about the book as well as his new app for game tracking SIG Gameday.

But the big news is Sense Arena so head over and grab your incredible Black Friday deal which includes the FREE Oculus Quest 2 and an additional $50 off with the code IGM50:

Order Now at Sense Arena

If you'd like to see Brian's book "How to be a Goalie Parent" you can order it via these links:

Amazon.com - USA

Amazon.ca - Canada

Episode 145 with Ben Bishop featuring the Vaughn Ventus SLR2 line Nov 12, 2021

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Episode 145 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Dallas Stars goaltender Ben Bishop.

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Bishop talks about his development as a goaltender including the fact that he didn’t have a goaltending coach until college and how that may have helped him learn to read the game at such a high level. He also talks about all the coaches since then who have influenced his game, including Corey Hirsch the man he credits with getting him to play a more conservative depth and to rely on his size. Bishop has played with many partners with such a variety of styles and shares his thoughts on many of them from Vasilevskiy to Quick, Khudobin and now Holtby.

All that, plus a trip back to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the Vaughn Ventus SLR2 line - now on sale at a fantastic new price.

Episode 144 with Curtis McElhinney featuring the Warrior Ritual X3 E+ and E Senior Cheat and Arm Units Nov 06, 2021

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Episode 144 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features recently retired 2X Stanley Cup Champion Curtis McElhinney.

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, McElhinney talks about moving into retirement ad his 16-year pro career. The coaches who had an influence on his game the rigours of the pro game - including coming back from a broken pelvis, his two Championships with Tampa and what it’s like to have a front row seat working with Andrei Vasilevskiy, and much more. McElhinney is currently working as a goaltending coach with Mountain High Hockey, including remote video review for goalies of all ages. You can reach Curits via Instgram where you can see some of his analysis now and contact him through DM.

All that, plus a trip back to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a deep drive into Warrior’s second price point chest and arm protectors the Ritual X3 E+ and E Senior units.

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