InGoal Radio Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 291 with Calgary Flames AHL and Goalie Development Coach Mackenzie Skapski Feb 14, 2025

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Episode 291 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features the return of Calgary Flames AHL and goalie development coach Mackenzie Skapski.

In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Skapski shares insights from his first two and a half seasons with the Flames, which followed a five-year pro career that included playing two games (with a .978 save percentage) for the New York Rangers, some of the scoring trends he's seeing at the highest levels and how the Flames goalie department has worked guys like Dustin Wolf and Devin Cooley to adapt their tactics to those evolving attacks. It's a fascinating discussion that gets into everything from the special working relationship with Calgary director of goaltending Jordan Sigalet and Flames goalie coach Jason LaBarbera, to finer details of depth management and the need to start thinking of it in east-west terms as well as north-south.

In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop It Goaltending U the App, we talk goalie masks, the importance of a good fit, and how those options have changed dramatically in the past decade.

We also review this week's Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which features Charlie Lindgren walking us through a power play and why important "scanning" habits should start at an early age.

And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the CCM AXIS F9 Mask, which includes impact-absorbing D3O smart foam in a second price point option.

Episode 290 with Cam Talbot of the Detroit Red Wings Feb 07, 2025

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Episode 290 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features 12-year NHL veteran Cam Talbot of the Detroit Red Wings.

In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Talbot shares great advice and insights into working with new voices and incorporating new ideas when you work with a new goalie coach, something he's done a lot with four different teams over the past four seasons. He explains what ideas have stuck and remained a part of his game now during a great starts with the Red Wings, and how his work with Vizual Edge has led to two NHL All Star Game appearances in the past three seasons, as well as how he uses it daily during the season and how specifically it has helped.

In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop It Goaltending U the App, we dig a little deeper into finding the right balance when you are trying to be both a goalie coach and parent to your child.

We also review this week's Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which also appropriately features Talbot and a breakdown on the importance of knowing handedness while killing penalties, as well as the keys to a good lateral push when that includes a one-time option on the backdoor.

And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new True Catalyst PX5 gloves and blocker, featuring the all new Opti-Angle.

Episode 289 with Washington Capitals Logan Thompson Feb 02, 2025

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Episode 289 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Washington Capitals goalie and Vezina Trophy candidate Logan Thompson.

In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Thompson talked to us a day before signing his six-year, $35.1 million contract extension about why his transition to Washington has gone so smoothly, as well as about a tactical adjustment that started late last season with the Vegas Golden Knights, the importance of past relationships to his success now, and more.

In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop It Goaltending U the App, we reviewed the top-5 annoying trends for goalie parents and how to manage them.

We also review this week's Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, featuring a double dip of goalie video review sessions with both Alex Lyon and Vizual Edge user Joseph Woll.

And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new True Catalyst PX5 pads with diamond glide.

Episode 288 with ex-NHL goalie and former long-time Dallas Stars goalie coach Mike Valley. Jan 24, 2025

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Episode 288 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features ex-NHL goalie former long-time Dallas Stars goalie coach Mike Valley.

In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Valley walks us through highlights of his latest book, The Power Within III, co-authored with Justin Goldman of The Goalie Guild, sharing anecdotes and highlights from his interviews with a wide range of goalies and goalie coaches. From Tim Thomas inviting multiple equipment companies to bring him new skates to test three games into his Stanley Cup Championship playoff run, to Mitch Korn working with Dominik Hasek and stories from Bill Ranford, Sean Burke, Brian Elliott, Thomas Magnusson, Alfie Michaud, Jeremy Swayman and Hannu Nykvist, the interview is loaded with great advice and insights.

In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we talk about drills that can help goalies — and their teammates — get warmed up properly and quickly with a focus on minor hockey where warm up time on ice is so limited.

We also review this week's Pro Reads, which is presented by Vizual Edge, featuring freshly minted AHL All Star Devon Levi of the Buffalo Sabres with some great advice on when to use paddle down.

And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new Vaughn VX1 pants and subtle improvements on an already popular pant among NHL goalies.

Episode 287 with Darcy Kuemper of the Los Angeles Kings Jan 17, 2025

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Episode 287 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Stanley Cup-winning goalie Darcy Kuemper of the Los Angeles Kings.

In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena,we get quick but information-packed insights into the evolution of a Stanley Cup champion. From technical to tactical, including the benefits of adding "motion" to start a resurgent season with the Kings, Kuemper shares insights into the approach that has allowed him to continue growing as a goalie throughout a 13-year career, as well as what some of the most important changes have been.

In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we talk about a great off ice training tool that will make you a better goaltender - and just might prevent the odd head shot.

We also review this week's Pro Reads, which is presented by Vizual Edge, featuring freshly minted AHL All Star Devin Cooley of the Calgary Flames with some great advice for managing a 2-on-1.

And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new Vaughn VX1 Chest protector, which improves protection and solves an old fitting problem.

Episode 286 with PWHL goalies Sandra Abstreiter and Carly Jackson Jan 10, 2025

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Episode 286 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features two great PWHL interviews: Carly Jackson of the Toronto Sceptres and Sandra Abstreiter of the Montreal Victoire.

In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, we get two different perspectives on -- and paths to -- playing in the PWHL from Abstreiter, who is from Germany and did not start playing goal until she was 15 years old (!!!), and Jackson, who last appeared on InGoal Radio after winning the final PHF championship with the Toronto Six. The interviews are loaded with great stories, anecdotes and advice from both goalies on everything from mindset to technique, including a great discussion with Jackson on how her game -- and in particular, her stance -- has evolved in a season and a half since that championship, and how those changes have been fuelled not only by new coaching voices but also the importance of learning from new playing partners.

In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we share the often overlooked reality of being traded -- and all that comes with it -- playing junior hockey.

We also review this week's Pro Reads, which is presented by Vizual Edge, featuring Joey Daccord of the Seattle Kraken with some great advice on when to skate and when to slide on low-high plays.

And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a deep dive into the new Vaughn VX1 pads and gloves, which includes a pretty big departure for a Velocity pad.

Episode 285 with Toronto Sceptres Goaltender Raygan Kirk Dec 31, 2024

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Episode 285 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports,features PWHL rookie and recent NCAA championship MVP Raygan Kirk.

In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Kirk shares her experiences and advice on how to handle pressure during a 1-0 NCAA championship victory with Ohio State University last season and in her first season with the Toronto Sceptres this season, including her first PWHL win 2 days before we sat down to record the interview. Kirk, who also backstopped Canada to gold, as MVP of the 2019 IIHF U-18 World Championships, has lots of great stories and tips from a career that is just getting started professionally but already full of big wins and moments.

In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we discuss what to do when it feels like the referees aren't doing enough to protect your child in the net.

We also review this week's Pro Reads, which is presented by Vizual Edge, featuring Charlie Lindgren of the Washington Capitals, who has advice on power play scans and proper reverse-VH execution.

And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a deep dive into glove breaks, comparing how various models from different brands close and feel.

Episode 284 with Kristoffer Eberly of The Ohio State University. Dec 22, 2024

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Episode 284 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features rising college hockey star Kristoffer Eberly of The Ohio State University.

In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Eberly shares stories from a late-bloomer career that has seen him go from lower tier minor hockey to a .941 in the NCAA as a sophomore, including some of the things he's changed in his game and approach and examples others can follow. Eberly also talks about how his mom being Swedish and a visit from a couple Scandinavian cousins led to him becoming a goalie, getting to work with Connor Hellebuyck, and going to Detroit Red Wings development camp.

In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we share 5 tips for goalies and their families on how to get the most out of this holiday season and stay sharp over Christmas.

We also review this week's Pro Reads, which is presented by Vizual Edge, with Alex Lyon and talk about the importance of "human nature" when it comes to anticipating plays and chasing save selections.

And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports to continue our look at the Brian's Optik3 intermediate chest protector, which brings pro level protection to younger ages.

Episode 283 with Florida Panthers Goalie Coach Rob Tallas Dec 16, 2024

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Episode 283 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a great discussion with Andrei Vasilevskiy on why save percentage is dropping in the NHL and an extended interview with the latest Stanley Cup-winning goalie coach, Rob Tallas of the Florida Panthers.

In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Tallas walks us through the highs and lows of the Panthers two-season path to winning the Stanley Cup, as well as sharing numerous insights from his combined 11 seasons as professional goalie spent mostly with the Boston Bruins in the NHL, and a now 16-season journey as a goalie coach in Florida, including some excellent advice on the very real importance of having fun while working to improve as a goalie or coach.

In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we answer a parent question from someone wondering what to do when their child’s goalie coach is teaching “wrong” and undoing the work of previous coaches, starting by asking - what exactly is “wrong?”

We also review this week's Pro Reads, which features Joseph Woll of the Toronto Maple Leaf, and is presented by Vizual Edge, a tool used to enhance tracking, reaction speed, visual stamina, and focus and talk about some of the advice shared by Devon Levi on the importance of early eyes and relaying on past experiences to inform news decisions.

And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports to continue our look at the various options for young goalies, with a focus on the Learn to Goalie equipment from Bauer.

Episode 282 with Dr. Saul Miller Dec 06, 2024

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Episode 282 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fantastic discussion with one of North America’s leading mental coaches, Dr. Saul Miller who counts several NHL Goaltenders amongst his many clients across multiple professional sports.

In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, presented by Sense Arena, Dr. Mille, whose clients have included sport teams in the NFL, NBA, NHL, CFL, Major League Baseball, in Europe, plus PGA Tour golfers, NCAA athletes, and Olympians in over a dozen different sports, touches on a number of topics specific to our position that will benefit coaches, goaltenders and goalie parents. We discuss visualization, affirmations, the power of positivity in video review and much more - all guaranteed to help your game.

In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we lfollow up from last week’s discussion on whether it might be better to play on a relatively stronger or weaker team for your development by giving parents and goalies tips for dealing with the mental grind of playing on a weak team - tips that indeed will help goalies regardless of where they play.

We also review this week's Pro Reads, which features Joseph Woll of the Toronto Maple Leaf, and is presented by Vizual Edge, a tool used to enhance tracking, reaction speed, visual stamina, and focus. Woll talks about his choice to use RVH in a specific situation, why he would have preferred to stay on his feet and the role those decisions play in a desperation save.

And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports to look at the retro styled Bauer Reactor 5 Sticks - the perfect compliment to any setup, especially the popular Reactor 5 pads and gloves.

Links this week:

Dr. Saul Miller

Hockey Tough: https://www.amazon.ca/Hockey-Tough-2nd-Saul-Miller/dp/1492504092/

Cycle Psyched : https://www.amazon.ca/Cycle-Psyched-Wisdom-Mental-Training/dp/1950484890/

Winning Golf: https://www.amazon.ca/Winning-Golf-Creating-Confidence-Consistently/dp/1770416854

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sportpsychologyschool8526

Web site : https://www.saulmiller.com/

Parents Segment

Inner Book of Tennis: https://www.amazon.ca/Inner-Game-Tennis-Classic-Performance/dp/B007CKJNPY