InGoal Radio Podcast

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Episode 143 with Curtis Sanford featuring Bauer's Prodigy GSX line of Youth Gear Oct 30, 2021

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Episode 143 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features former NHL goalie and current Vancouver Canucks goaltending development coach Curtis Sanford.

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Sanford shares some great stories from a career that almost never started, and how a last-second opportunity with the Missouri River Otters a day after his junior career ended led to a 16-season pro career and stints with the St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks and Columbus Blue Jackets. Sanford also opens up about the transition from playing to coaching, with several great lessons from his move to the teaching side that apply at every level.

All that, plus a trip back to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a deep drive into youth gear and the Bauer Prodigy GSX line.

Episode 142 with Devan Dubnyk featuring Pro Laces Oct 22, 2021

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Episode 142 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an extended interview with NHL veteran Devan Dubnyk.

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, the 35-year-old Dubnyk catches up on his current status as an unrestricted free agent who still wants to play, but only in the right situation after only seeing his young family for 16 days all of last season with the San Jose Sharks and Colorado Avalanche. The 12-year NHL veteran also shares some incredible stories on his path to professional hockey, including a few from being a wide-eyed 15-year-old in the WHL and a knee slapper from an ECHL training camp as a first round NHL pick because the Edmonton Oilers didn't have an AHL affiliate at the time.

All that, plus a trip back to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at their new toe tie options in their accessory department: Pro Laces.

Episode 141 with Nico Daws featuring the Warrior G5 sale Oct 18, 2021

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Episode 141 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an extended interview with New Jersey Devils prospect Nico Daws.

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Daws shares insights into his path to the World Junior stage (and a gold medal with Team Canada) after a breakthrough third season in the Ontario Hockey League, the challenges of -- and lessons from -- spending his first pro season overseas in Germany, and what he learned from Jonathan Bernier and goalie coach Dave Rogalski in his first training camp with the Devils last month.

All that, plus a trip back to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at special sale prices on several items from Warrior's G5 line.

Episode 140 with Jaroslav Halak featuring the Bauer Elite Chest Protector Oct 08, 2021

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Episode 140 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an extended interview with new Vancouver Canucks goalie Jaroslav Halak.

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, we go well beyond Halak's transition to a new team and goalie coach with the Canucks after three seasons with the Boston Bruins, another chance at the Olympics and closing on 300 NHL wins, an admittedly important milestone for the 36-year-old. Halak also shares stories about wanting to be a goalie since he was three years old in Slovakia watching a weekly highlight show featuring his favourite NHL puck stoppers, and the roots of his always clean looking Brian's pads that includes using a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and a separate set of practice pads.

All that, plus a trip back to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look the Bauer Elite Chest Protector, which provides high level protection at a lower price point.

You may wish to listen to Episode 3 of the InGoal Radio Podcast which we reference in this episode for our interview with Brian’s Pro Rep Chris Jozwiak. We also talk about newly-retired Curtis McElhinney who we interviewed in Episode 28 of the Podcast.

To take part in the new Sense Arena Global Skills Competition you can find more information here. We also refer to the new Sense Arena promotion in this episode which gives you $149 off in addition to the 30% off you can get for purchasing an annual licence. Simply use the code IGMPROMO50 at checkout to receive your discount.

Episode 139 with Alfie Michaud and the Orange Jersey Project featuring CCM Eflex 5.9 Sticks Oct 01, 2021

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Episode 139 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an interview with Alfie Michaud about both his career as a pro goalie up to the NHL and now NCAA goaltending coach, and more prudently, Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and his involvement with the Orange Jersey Project.

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Michaud, who is Ojibwe from Selkirk, Manitoba, discusses his experiences with the residential school system and shares thoughts on the lasting impacts on the First Nation community. He discusses the importance of open conversations about a horrific part of our history and its effect on Indigenous Peoples, and how they hope to use the power of sport as a vehicle toward educating young athletes about that history through the Orange Jersey Project, which includes an auction for signed jerseys for athletes including Carey Price. And since we caught him on a scouting trip for the University of Maine, we also talk about what Michaud is looking for when evaluating goaltenders, including one attribute that may surprise some young puck stoppers.

All that, plus a trip back to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look the CCM 5.9 sticks, a second price point option with a lot of attributes we'd expect from a more expensive stick, and why you might choose that ahead of their Pro Return options.

Episode 138 with Brian Daccord featuring CCM Pro Return Sticks Sep 24, 2021

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Episode 138 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an interview with long-time NHL goalie coach, scout and director Brian Daccord about his new book, How To Be A Goalie Parent: A Guide For Goalie Parents Of All Levels.

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Daccord shares several great insights about life as a goalie parent, and the inspiration for the book after watching son Joey play his first NHL with the Ottawa Senators. Daccord talked to other parents of NHL goalies about their path as a goalie parent too, and shares those anecdotes, but most compelling may be the situation advice: Where to sit in the rink, how to engage and act with other parents and whether you should coach on the car ride home. The answer to that last one may surprise some of you, but the reasons for it are compelling.

Daccord, who owns and runs Stop It Goaltending schools, also shares insights into his new Game Day App, which is designed to allow parents and coaches to better track games and contextualize success by properly accounting for shot quality and rebound control, as well as his work as a consultant with Sense Arena and some exciting teases about what's to come in the virtual reality world, and explains his decision to leave the Arizona Coyotes.

All that, plus a trip back to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at some incredible deals on a huge inventory of pro return sticks from CCM.

Episode 137 with Ryan Miller featuring Bauer's LS Pulse Ti Steel Sep 17, 2021

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Episode 137 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a lengthy interview with recently retired goalie Ryan Miller.

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Miller looks back on a remarkable 18-season career that included the most NHL wins by an American goalie (387), the 2010 Vezina Trophy and a silver medal as MVP of the 2010 Olympics. Miller also talks about rejoining the USA Olympic team as a coach for the 2022 Beijing Games, and offers advice on raising a young goalie that will resonate with every other goalie and goalie parent.

All that, plus a trip back to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for look at the new Bauer Vertexx Edge Pulse Ti steel with a titanium coating for a better edge and durability.

Episode 136 with Thatcher Demko featuring the new TRUE Catalyst sticks Sep 10, 2021

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Episode 135 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a lengthy interview with Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko.

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, may be our most in-depth yet, as Demko digs into the specific technical changes he has made over the past three seasons since he began working with Canucks goaltending coach Ian Clark. He also talks about why he went to bat so hard and so publicly for a Clark contract extension, his evolving mindset, and the role it played in his 2020 playoff bubble breakthrough, important lessons from Jacob Markstrom two seasons ago and Braden Holtby last season, and how he's prepared for what is to come: His first full season as a No. 1, playing in front of fans again, the Canucks radical makeover and push for the playoffs, and hopefully a spot on Team USA for the 2022 Olympics.

All that, plus a trip back to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a breakdown at the new, incredibly light True Catalyst AX9 (and second price point AX5) sticks.

Episode 135 with Zane McIntyre featuring the Brian's G-NETik 5 line Sep 03, 2021

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Episode 135 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Zane McIntyre, who after a standout career at the University of North Dakota has gone on to a six year pro career including stops in Boston, Vancouver, New Jersey and the Philadelphia Flyers organizations.

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, McIntyre talks about his late start on the ice and in goal that led to playing for his hometown UND team, an incredible tribute to his grandmother that you have to hear about, his debut in the NHL, playing in the KHL and much, much more.

We also take a trip to The Hockey Shop for the debut of Brian’s new G-NETik 5 line for a look at the custom goal company’s latest for those looking for a flexible flat-faced pad that includes features such as Torsion Flex Tech, Bri-Core and more.

Episode 134 with Sebastien Cossa and Kurtis Mucha featuring Bauer Padded undergarments Aug 27, 2021

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Episode 134 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Detroit Red Wings prospect Sebastien Cossa, the first goalie picked in the 2021 NHL Draft, and his long-time goalie coach Kurtis Mucha of the Edmonton Oil Kings in the WHL.

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Cossa shares his recent draft experience, including a lengthy conversation with Red Wings goalie legend (and past InGoal Radio Podcast feature guest) Chris Osgood. Cossa and Mucha, who have worked together since the young goalie was 13 years old, shares details of their development path together over the past five-plus years, and the challenges of the past season with the pandemic, including the need for Cossa to mach himself more. They also talk about Cossa's relaxed approach to game preparation, and share a really important lesson for coaches and parents on not judging a goalie by how they get ready to play.

In this episode we talk about a fundraiser for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. More details on Kurtis’ Instagram on this post or you can DM him there @KurtisMuchaGC

We also take a trip to The Hockey Shop for a look at a piece of equipment we were surprised to see in stock and one that won't last long: Bauer's goalie-specific padded pants and undershirt, long a favourite right up to the NHL, where even the goalies like Carey Price stocked up as supply dwindled.

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