InGoal Radio Podcast

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Episode 53 David Leggio Jan 21, 2020

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In this Episode of the InGoal Radio Podcast presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, we chat with longtime pro goaltender and coach David Leggio. He’s won a championship with Clarkson University where he earned the leagues top goalie award, he’s been an American League starter. He twice represented his country at the World Championships and at the 2018 Olympics in South Korea. He won a Finnish league championship with TPS and played 4 years in the German League where he also won a Championship with Red Bull Munich...oh, and you might know him because two leagues changed their rules when he knocked his net over, preferring to face a penalty shot than a 2-on-0, even signaling for the penalty shot himself. We love that bold creativity, but we loved this interview even more for everything else he brings to the conversation. Leggio has worked with so many great coaches and goalie-partners over the years as he built his own impressive pro resume, that he has insights as a goaltender that make for fascinating conversation. We talk technical insights, deploying tandems, dealing with adversity, including a very significant concussion, and more. We're already looking forward to our next conversation with David Leggio.

In the gear segment presented by the Hockey Shop, Cam and Woody get back together to look at Bauer's 2S line, both Pro and other price points as they are now on sale with some fantastic deals! You can see all the deals they discussed right here at TheHockeyshop.com/goal and you can check out InGoal's review of the 2S Pro right here at InGoalMag.com

Episode 52 Robin Lehner Jan 14, 2020

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In this Episode of the InGoal Radio Podcast presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports , we sit down in the Chicago Blackhawks locker room with Robin Lehner to talk about being unpredictable to shooters, his success behind two very different teams and of course his personal journey. His open and honest manner shines through in this interview and we can hear why last year's Masterton Trophy Winner has been such an inspiration to others.

We switch things up a bit again in our gear segment as we are joined by Kane van Gate. He's a YouTube beer-leaguer on a continuing journey to (he hopes) realize his NHL dream. He is (seriously) a Bauer brand ambassador and has been a guest at The Hockey Shop's TendyFest. That visit to Vancouver spawned another dream KVG38 is about to realize - that of documentary filmmaker. His Hockey Journey will premiere in St. Louis on January 27th and all of as in the InGoal Offices are excited to see what he has up his oversized goalie-sleeves - no doubt it will be as entertaining as his YouTube series The BHL Life.

Episode 51 Joel Hofer and Jorge Alves Jan 07, 2020

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In this Episode of the InGoal Radio Podcast presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports , we chat with Canada's Gold Medal winning goaltender from the World Junior Championships, Joel Hofer, just after his return to Canada. Hofer, who was also named the Tournament's top goaltender is a fascinating story; he didn't play AAA hockey until he was 16, was never drafted into major junior hockey, and had never before played for his country. In fact, when Canada brought their top junior netminders together this past summer for their Program of Excellence camp, Hofer was not on the list of invitations. As he always has, the 6'5" St. Louis Blues prospect kept working, producing a remarkable first half of the season with his WHL club, the Portland Winterhawks, and earned an invitation to the Canadian Team's final camp before the World Championships. He didn't start Canada's first game but once he got the net he didn't let go. His calm, steadying influence was a major reason for the Canadian victory.

For our gear segment sponsored by the Hockey Shop we wanted to talk to an NHL equipment manager to give you some insights into the gear in the NHL locker rooms and the role the equipment manager plays in keeping his goaltenders on top of their game. We found one who does all of that, and a whole lot more. A former pro himself, Carolina's Jorge Alves frequently takes the net in practice himself to give the Hurricanes' starters much-needed rest and it's a role that Carolina players have told us over the years is an important one for the club. In fact, Alaves was even pressed into service as an EBUG (Emergency Backup Goaltender) and fate saw him get into the game and he now sports an NHL career that lasted a record 7.6 seconds.

Episode 50 Marc Denis Dec 31, 2019

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In this episode presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, we talk with NHL Goaltender turned Broadcaster Marc Denis - world junior Champion who in one season played 77 games (!) for the Columbus Blue Jackets - quite the contrast to today where we place so much importance on tandems. Kevin also chats with Carey Price in the locker room on a variety of topics from practice habits, playing on instinct in games and his mental approach.

Cam brings us a goalie-parent focused edition of Questions for Cam - but there's still some nuggets in there for goaltenders of all ages as well.

Episode 49 Thomas Magnusson & the Goalie Gear Nerd Dec 23, 2019

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In this Episode of the InGoal Radio Podcast presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports , we're joined by the man we call the Godfather of Swedish Goaltending, Thomas Magnusson, @magnussonth, who is the Head of Goaltending for the Swedish Ice Hockey Federation. While goaltending coaching is ubiquitous in top teams now, he was the first in the Swedish Pro leagues, even pre-dating Francois Allaire in the NHL. Magnusson led the charge as Sweden remade their program with the key strategy of coaching the coaches and continues down this path with 250 certified coaches now and a regular program of professional development to support them. We also spoke at length about recent research in Sweden into hip and groin injuries in goaltending and some potential practice and equipment changes to help mitigate this growing problem in goaltenders.

For our gear segment, we bring you another first, as the man known as The Goalie Gear Nerd on social media @GoalieGearNerd - Mr. Nerd to us - stopped in for a chat about trends in goalie gear this year and next. He's got one of the widest networks in the game and we couldn't think of anyone who would be better to close out 2019 with to talk gear.

Episode 48 Noora Räty and Frederik Andersen Dec 18, 2019

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In this Episode of the InGoal Radio Podcast presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports , we have a lengthy interview with one of the finest women's goaltenders in the world - Noora Räty of Finland, now playing professionally for Kunlun Red Star in China. Her National Team career began at 15, the Olympics at 16, she has an remarkable NCAA record, including an undefeated senior season with a .956 save %, and has been playing for Kunlun since 2017. Like all the pros we meet, Räty shares her story of beginning in net and her development into a pro. She also gives us her thoughts on the challenges facing the women's professional game today.

There's no Uber in Vancouver but Kevin Woodley is quickly becoming the "Uber for Goalies" as we're beginning to think he chauffeurs every NHL pro in town around in his car. This week Freddie Andersen hopped in with Woody and had a chat that we'll all enjoy.

There's lots more from the goalie world including small cameos from Tim Thomas and Carey Price, talk of lacrosse goals, and a scary scene in the Ontario Hockey League.

For our gear segment, our Ask Cam was so popular last week that it returns, rebranded with a slightly less awkward name, thanks to InGoal listener Alan Nosworthy, as Questions for Cam. They talk about helmets - do you really have to buy the top of the line? are there options? Fitting gloves as minor hockey goalies grow - or if you're a tiny-handed adult like Hutch - and things get a bit personal as one reader asks how many cups Cam wears on the ice! You might be surprised to hear how many....

Episode 47 Carter Hutton and Ask Cam Dec 12, 2019

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In Episode 47 of the InGoal Radio Podcast presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports Kevin takes Carter Hutton of the Buffalo Sabres for a ride through the streets of Vancouver to talk about his career, his gear, the mental side of the game and more.

For our gear segment, Kevin lets you know what it's like to call the Shop for advice when he debuts the new segment "Ask Cam" where Kevin brings our listeners' questions (and a new "jingle") to Cam. Boot straps, stick sizing, securing your knee pads - the experts at the Shop can help you, just as Cam did this week!

Episode 46 Michael Garteig Dec 02, 2019

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In this Episode of the InGoal Radio Podcast presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports , we sit down with Michael Garteig, who went from Canucks prospect out of college, to winning an ECHL Kelly Cup Championship with the Toronto Maple Leafs affiliate last season, to tearing it up with Tappara in Liiga, Finland’s top professional league, this season.

Garteig shared plenty of great stories about his transition to playing in Finland, some of the unique differences in the Finnish approach working with Tappara’s goaltending coach Aki Näykki, who is a long-time coach and friend of Nashville Predators star Pekka Rinne (and we hope will forgive us for butchering the pronunciation of his name throughout), as well his college career with Quinnipiac University, the decision to sign with his home province Canucks when it ended, and why it’s important to pack more than a duffle bag when you get called up to the NHL on short notice.

In the gear segment, we connect with Cam at the Hockey Shop again for some Christmas gift ideas for the hard-to-please goalie on your list — December just started, but make sure you listen to this segment so you don’t miss any of Cam’s suggestions, or their shipping deadlines in order to get your gear in time to be wrapped and under the tree on Christmas.

Episode 45 Mackenzie Skapski Nov 26, 2019

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In this Episode of the InGoal Radio Podcast presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports , we sit down with recently retired former New York Rangers goaltender Mackenzie Skapski, who shares some fascinating stories from a career that ended with a .978 save percentage in the NHL and some compelling lessons on how hard it can be to truly understand your own game.

Skapski is continuing to work with goalies through his new company, Assertion Goaltending, founded along with Rangers development coach Jeff Malcolm, and shares some insightful tips on the lessons he learned late in his career about identifying and sticking to your foundation as a goaltender. Their new program, which contains a strong video analysis component and principles from Rangers goaltending guru Benoit Allaire, hopes to change that side of the goaltending development model so other goalies don’t have to wait until the end of their career to really understand what makes them good and how to repeat it.

In the gear segment, we connect with Cam at the Hockey Shop again or a preview of their massive Black Friday Sale, which is kind of like a floater from the point: No goalie will want to miss these deals.

Episode 44: Steve Valiquette Nov 19, 2019

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In this Episode of the InGoal Radio Podcast presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports , we sit down with former NHL goaltender and current New York Rangers TV analyst Steven Valiquette, who is also the CEO of Clear Sight Analytics, a company that is changing how we measure shot quality in the NHL, including playing an active role in helping the Washington Capitals win the Stanley Cup.

Our conversation with Valiquette is long and fascinating, and touches on everything from almost having his career end in junior because of a house party, to figuring out things on his own as a young pro without any goalie coaching help, to the impact of, and specific lessons from, current Anaheim Ducks goaltending coach Sudarshan Maharaj and New York Rangers goalie coaching legend Benoit Allaire. Valiquette talks about playing with, and now analyzing Rangers star Henrik Lundqvist, which leads us into a fascinating conversation about properly measuring goalie performance with Clear Sight Analytics, and a few surprises as he shares some of their proprietary numbers so far this season, and how coaches can use that data to help their goaltenders, or in the case of the Capitals, exploit others by changing how they attack.

In the gear segment, we give Cam at the Hockey Shop the week off as he prepares the store for a massive Black Friday Sale (more specific details on what’s available next week), and use the time to catch up instead with Adam Micheletti, vice president of hockey for Vizual Edge, the web-based vision training program that Philadelphia Flyers goalie Carter Hart told us about using regularly in Episode 39.

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