InGoal Radio Podcast

Episode 219 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features former long-time NHL goalie, two-time Olympian, one-time Vezina Trophy runner up, and new Columbus Blue Jackets goaltending coach Niklas Backstrom.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Backstrom updates us on what he's been doing as the Blue Jackets European goaltending coach and scout since finishing a 10-season NHL career and playing another three seasons in his native Finland before retiring in 2019. Backstrom also shares insights into a unique path to the NHL at age 28 and after playing 10 seasons of pro hockey in Finland, as well as his roots as a goalie growing up in a country that was ahead of the curve when it came position-specific teaching, and how it translates now to his work now as an NHL goalie coach.All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for an overview of the new Bauer GSX line.

Episode 218 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features St. Louis Blues goalie and recent World Championship gold medal winner Joel Hofer.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Hofer shares insights from his progression as a third year pro, including playing six games for the Blues late last season, as well as his experiences representing Canada again on the international stage (he also won gold as the starter at the 2020 World Junior Championships), and what he learned from his time alongside teammates Samuel Montembault and Devon Levi, and from Team Canada goalie coach Justin Pogge. From his favourite pre-game meal preparations, to on-ice tips on everything from puck handling, managing screens and how to get better at reading the game, Hofer offers up a lot of great advice for goalies of all ages.All that, plus host Daren Millard takes us behind the scenes of the Stanley Cup-winning journey and ensuing celebration of the Vegas Golden Knights, including his own experiences of finally hoisting the Stanley Cup, and Woody takes a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a complete overview of the new True 9X3 line.

Episode 217 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Ben Bowns, who recently backstopped Great Britain back to the top level of the World Championships.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Bowns talks about managing the emotions and pressure of playing in front of friends and family as the host country for the recent Div 1A World Championships, and shares some excellent advice and tools for handling those moments that he wished he'd has earlier in his pro career. Bowns also shares several great lessons and tips from bouncing around to other leagues in Europe over the past few seasons, which meant new goalie coaching voices with new suggestions for how to improve his game, something every goalie comes across at various levels. He also talks about the state of goaltending in Great Britain, and geeks out on gear.All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for an overview of the Vaughn V10 line.Looking for more information on the Goalie Mindset Pro Seminar with Pete Fry? You can register now at this link.

Episode 216 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fun interview with Matt Greenfield, who went from playing street hockey goalie in his driveway in Florida, to staring down big names like Alexander Ovechkin at Panthers summer skates, to playing professionally the past three seasons, first in the ECHL and now in Europe.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Greenfield shares his unique path to pro hockey, which included four years at the University of Calgary, and the important lessons he learned from an early age and all along the way working with current Florida Panthers goalie coach Rob Tallas, who even named one of his favourite drills after Greenfield (and of course you can check the drill out, with video, with a subscriptions to InGoalMag.com). Greenfield shares valuable insights from his struggles in the Ontario Hockey League that include learning how to work with new goalie coaches who want you to do things differently than you're used to, and his experience with The Panda while playing in the Calgary Flames organization, as well as some great ideas on how to approach practice opportunities, whether it was filling in at those summer skates in Florida, or how he turned the chance to practice with the Flames during the pandemic into his first professional contract with the organization.Two InGoal articles are mentioned in this episode - the “Greenfield Drill” with Florida Panthers Goaltending Coach Rob Tallas, was named after this week’s guest. They also reference the “Panda” originally presented with Dustin Wolf and Coach Thomas Speer (since moved to the San Jose Sharks). This video also featured Matt Greenfield.All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for out first look at the new Bauer X5 Pro, the second price point in the new Hyp2rLite line with some incredible bang-for-the-buck features.Looking for more information on the Goalie Mindset Pro Seminar with Pete Fry? You can register now for EarlyBird rates - Link for exclusive InGoal Members’ discount will be posted Monday.

Episode 215 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Brendan Burke and a fascinating conversation about goalie development.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Burke shares his experiences growing up and learning from his dad, former long-time NHL goalie and current Vegas Golden Knights goaltending coach Sean Burke, and the principles of the inside-out, play deeper philosophy they preach after the elder Burke learned it from New York Rangers legend Benoit Allaire. It's a great chat about the give and take of goaltending, from depth management to save selections and patience with Burke, who played junior in the WHL and OHL before finishing his playing career at the University of Alberta, playing at a Canadian University level he said can compete with and beat the top NCAA teams. Burke is currently a goalie coach with the Portland Winterhawks of the WHL, where he played with Adin Hill, and for the burgeoning Jr Coyotes program in Arizona.For more on Brendan and Sean Burke's camps this summer visit Valley Goaltending.All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for out first look at the new Bauer Hyp2rLite line, with an eye-popping weight and several other great new features.Looking for more information on the Goalie Mindset Pro Seminar with Pete Fry? You can register now for EarlyBird rates - Link for exclusive InGoal Members’ discount will be posted Monday.

Episode 214 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Dylan Ferguson sharing the experience of his first NHL start, a 48-save 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Ferguson walks us through the highs and lows of being a young professional goaltender, including the whirlwind story that took him through three AHL franchises and to the National Hockey League all within 30 days. We get the inside scoop and all the details on that first start from pre-game routines, to fitting in with a new team to what it’s like to be on the ice in your first NHL start. Were there chirps? Did he really not look at the clock? What’s it like facing Sidney Crosby?All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for all the details on TendyFest 2023 coming up on June 17, including special guest Ian Clark of the Vancouver Canucks.

Episode 213 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Collin Delia and a great conversation about his first season with the Vancouver Canucks.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Delia talks about changing teams for the first time in his pro career after five seasons in the Chicago Blackhawks organization, embracing new philosophies under Canucks goaltending coach Ian Clark and development coach Marko Torenius, and having a firm game plan, or system, for the first time. Delia shares details of that plan and the toughest part of integrating it into games, his keys to using a multi-stance system without getting caught in the transition down to a save stance, the importance oof purposeful practice, why he tries to "err to big," and the role Patrick Roy played in having "Be A Warrior" stitched into his Brian's equipment.All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for some more great savings and a philosophical discussion on pad flex in which we ask whether everyone is measuring it wrong?Looking for more information on the Goalie Mindset Pro Seminar with Pete Fry? You can register now for EarlyBird rates - Link for exclusive InGoal Members’ discount will be posted Monday.

Episode 212 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an insightful interview with Dustin Wolf fresh off his successful NHL debut with the Calgary Flames.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Wolf relives his memorable first night in the NHL, including how morning mediation helped manage the moment and going up against his AHL goalie coach from last season, Thomas Speer, in a 23-save, 3-1 win against the San Jose Sharks, a team he grew up watching and cheering in California.Wolf also gets into the ongoing evolution of his game this season under new Flames goalie development coach Mackenzie Skapski, which helped him actually improve his statistics from a rookie season that ended as the AHL goalie of the year. It may surprise some to hear the 6-foot goalie talk about how playing deeper helped him in a season that ended tying an all-time AHL record with 42 wins, a .932 save percentage and seven shutouts, leading to plenty of talk he'll not only win a second straight goalie of the year award, but might also be named AHL MVP.All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for some great savings and a quick overview on a huge order of sticks from Warrior and True.

Episode 211 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fantastic chat with new Isobel Cup Champions Elaine Chuli and Carly Jackson from the Toronto Six.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, the PHF championship goalie-tandem discuss everything from their origins in the position to some great insights into their on-ice approach to the game and training both on and off ice. They are open and detailed in their discussion, giving great insights for goaltenders of all ages looking to learn from two professionals and take their own game to championship levels!All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a lengthy look at the new CCM EFlex 6 with their customizer just launched this week. Be sure to check out InGoal’s own preview article as well as the YouTube version of the segment, nearly twice the length of the podcast version including a look at the all-new CCM 581 break glove.

Episode 210 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fun, story time-style interview with long-time professional goalie and pro scout Rick Knickle.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Knickle shares stories and valuable insights from a pro career that included 17 teams in four leagues over 18 seasons, including finally making the NHL with Wayne Gretzky's Los Angeles Kings at age 32, three years after he originally decided to retire. Knickle shares incredible memories of everything from a Memorial Cup brawl before puck drop, to being chosen ahead of a then-unknown Patrick Roy in a trade from Sherbrooke that might have changed that Hall of Famers early path, to rooting through used equipment bins (happily) after making the WHL for the first time and deciding to try an old Glen Hanlon fibreglass mask that left him bleeding and with a nasty scar above the eye that's still there today. Knickle also gets into coaching young goalies with Steel Hockey in Vancouver, lessons from his 16 seasons as a pro scout in the NHL, and his new company, Team 33, a scouting service that tries to help NHL teams compare pro player values when making trades.All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for some insights from Cam on how best to secure your knee pads so they won't slip or shift while you are playing.

Episode 209 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features standout American Hockey League rookie pro Brandon Bussi of the Providence (and Boston) Bruins.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Bussi walks us through a path to pro that featured more twists and turns than most, sharing openly how he matured and evolved through each step in junior and college before turning pro at the end of last season. Bussi also talks about his evolution as an AHL All Star as a rookie this season (18-4-4 with a .926 save percentage that ranks second in the league) and how he's incorporated new tools over the years, including the Panda as a 6-foot-5 goalie, and why going back to goalie coach at Stop-It Goaltending in the summers still has value even as a professional goalie now.All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a history lesson on the origins and evolution of the 580-break glove, including some historical notes from the Lefevre family.

Episode 208 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fascinating, can't-miss conversation with former NHL goalie Steve Valiquette.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Valiquette picks up where he left off in his first appearance, taking us from his playing days to the post-retirement transition to television. Analytics and coaching. The best part is how he combines those last two, taking the insights he gets from Clear Sight Analytics, which he founded to (finally) properly measuring shot quality, and bringing them onto the ice with his students. There are insights, including some specific NHL goalie and shot trend breakdowns, that every coach (goalie or not) needs to hear, especially when it comes to making your practices better for both your goalies and your shooters!All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for an in-depth look at Bauer's just-launched Hyperlite2 customizer, all the exciting new features available, and how to order yours.

Episode 207 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features puck handling pioneer Marty Turco.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, In the feature interviews, presented by Sense Arena, Turco shares the story of how he invented the "Turco Grip" as the first goalie to turn the glove over when handling pucks while playing for the University of Michigan, changing the position and the game int the process.Beyond the invention itself, Turco shares great insights into how he became the best puck-handling goalie in the NHL, including plenty of advice and drills applicable to young goalies -- and coaches! -- who want to get better at playing the puck themselves, and why that really doesn't have to mean chucking long sauce passes either. Turco also has some great thoughts on the position outside of handling the puck, as well as how a life of goaltending helped prepare him now for life in business working for the Dallas Stars and as an an entrepreneur as part owner of Kingsville Brewery.All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at the Vaughn V9 padded undershirts and pants -- they're on sale but can they really make you look bigger?

Episode 206 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a lengthy and informative chat with Minnesota Wild goalie coach Freddie Chabot.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Chabot shares insights from a 17-year professional career that started with lessons from Francois Allaire and the Montreal Canadiens (but you might be surprised by the focus of those lessons), and also included time with the Los Angeles Kings and a short stint with the Philadelphia Flyers that included a drill from then-goalie coach Bernie Parent that he still uses today. Chabot blends the lessons from his playing days into his role as a goalie coach for the past decade-plus, including six seasons with the Edmonton Oilers and the past three with the Minnesota Wild, and his work wiht Devan Dubnyk, Marc-Andre Fleury and now Filip Gustavsson, with the latter two teaming up as a top tandem in the NHL. It's loaded with insights and advice any goalie or coach will benefit from, including how to run that Parent drill.All that, plus a trip to the new location of The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at custom blade profiling, various options, and how a different radius can help you as a goalie.

Episode 205 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features two fun conversations with young up-and-coming rookie goalies in the NHL, 23-year-old Swede Samuel Ersson of the Philadelphia Flyers and 21-year-old Latvian Arturs Silovs of the Vancouver Canucks.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, we start with a shorter conversation with Ersson about his transition to professional hockey in North America and almost immediate success with the Flyers, and how the techniques and tactics from his Swedish upbringing in the crease translate to the NHL. We didn't get as much time as we normally like, but didn't want to lose the valuable insights Ersson shared. We did get to go longer with Silovs, who was fresh off his first NHL win the night before our conversation, and reflected on becoming the sixth Latvian goalie to play in the NHL (and the first to make his NHL training camp debut wearing equipment loaned from InGoal Magazine), how he used to get better by watching other goalies on TV and trying the things they were doing, and his rapid ascension with the Canucks, both up their depth chart and technically working with 3 different goalie coaches.All that, plus a trip to the new location of The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a(nother) look at the Warrior G6 line, which debut long ago but wasn't available … until now.

Episode 204 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an in-depth discussion with Oscar Dansk of the Calgary Flames organization.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Dansk shares details from a fascinating path to pro hockey, starting in his native Sweden, but with stops at a goalie school on the far west coast of Canada, and high school hockey in Minnesota, a return home to Sweden, then back to the Ontario Hockey League, and back and forth between Europe and North America five more times as a pro. Dansk, who was drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets, discusses the differences in teaching and style on both sides of the Atlantic, his evolution throughout those moves, the real story behind those stories that he taught Sergei Bobrovsky the reverse, what it's like playing with Dustin Wolf, and a lot more.All that, plus a trip to the new location of The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at some great savings on an exciting lineup of Bauer Pro Return pads from the CHL and NCAA.

Episode 203 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fun interview with recently retired long-time NHL goalie Carter Hutton.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Hutton explains how an ankle injury that required surgery ultimately ended his 13-year pro career, but not before trying to play through it after a surprise trade to the Toronto Maple Leafs that added one more mask for an impressive post-retirement display he's working on back home in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Speaking of Hutton's hometown, he also gets into the strong goalie roots in that community, from Alex Auld to him to Matt Murray to MacKenzie Blackwood and goalie coach Colin Zulianello and, in perhaps the best part of a great interview, gets into some of the lessons from his career that he's applying now as a goalie coach himself working young goalies -- and more more importantly, other coaches -- in youth hockey.Hutton's interview is loaded with great tips and advice for every young goalie, goalie coach or even head coach, including a lot of great thoughts that would work well as part of a broader scale development program (hint, hint Hockey Canada).All that, plus a trip to the new location of The Hockey Shop Source for Sports (now in Langley) for a look at the Bauer Pro chest protector (in stock now!) and overview of custom ordering options.

Episode 202 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Cristobal Huet, a Stanley Cup winner with Chicago who will be inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame this Spring.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Huet talks about his 272 NHL games with LA, Montreal, Washington and Chicago, and a lengthy international career that included stops in Lugano and Lausanne, a Swiss Professional Championship and a 25-year International career for his native France before he retired at age 42 in 2017.Now coaching for his former team in Lausanne, this interview has lessons for goalies, parents and coaches of all levels.All that, plus a trip to the new location of The Hockey Shop Source for Sports (now in Langley) for a look at the new True Catalyst PX3 featuring a thinner, stiffer thigh rise inspired by Carolina’s Freddie Anders

Episode 201 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fantastic interview with World Junior Championship gold-medal winner Thomas Milic.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Milic shares some behind-the-scenes insights into that memorable championship run with Canada, including some great advice on how to embrace the stress of some incredibly pressure-packed moments and instil confidence in your teammates. Milic also talked about his technical and tactical progression leading up to this moment, including his impressive use of an overlap technique he didn't really love at first but learned in part through InGoal Premium and used so effectively in the tournament. And yes, we talk about size and the misconceptions that come with being a 6-foot goalie, and how he manages it so well even if NHL teams used it as a reason to pass him over in his first two NHL Draft, a mistake that seems unlikely to be repeated this summer.All that, plus a trip to the new location of The Hockey Shop Source for Sports (now in Langley) for some valuable insights -- and necessary parts -- to help breathe new life into your mask and make sure it lasts longer (and stinks less) while still keeping you safe.

We celebrate Episode 200 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, with the return of a very special guest from our first episode, Hall of Fame goalie Roberto Luongo.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Luongo reveals that he actually doesn't do podcast interviews ... except ours ... twice now ... so we were incredibly honoured to have one of the game's all-time greats back to talk about his recent induction to the Hall of Fame and reflect on the career that got him there. For all the awards, records and accolades Luongo piled up during that career, including two Olympic gold medals, you might be surprised to learn what he is most proud of from his 18 NHL seasons with the New York Islanders, Vancouver Canucks and Florida Panthers.Luongo, who now works for the Panthers as a special advisor to the GM and director of their goaltending department. also talks about how his game evolved during that time, and how he's seeing the game change for the goalies playing since he return in 2019, and what he thinks is next.All that, plus a trip to the new location of The Hockey Shop Source for Sports (now in Langley) for a great story about a current Canucks goalie, and how his habit putting Vaseline on his pads before games to prevent puck marks was ended thanks to some Puck Out purchased at The Hockey Shop.

Episode 199 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a deep-dive conversation on the career of recently retired NHL goalie Andrew Hammond.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Hammond takes you into -- and well beyond -- his historic 2015 run with Ottawa that saw him called up from the minors to go 20-1-2 with a .941 save percentage, backstopping the struggling Senators to a previously unimaginable playoff spot while fans threw McDonald's hamburger on the ice to celebrate his "Hamburglar" nickname from college.While that run made Hammond famous, it's far from the more fascinating part of his journey, which included uncertainty beyond his time playing tier-2 junior hockey in BC, then the same unsettled future towards the end of his NCAA career at Bowling Green. Hammond shares valuable lessons from each step, as well as from his time in the NHL before and after the Senators run, and the reason he felt he played better when he was at the highest level, including a .939 see percentage with the Colorado Avalanche in the 2018 playoffs, and a .920 with the Montreal Canadiens just last season, before suffering an ankle injury that ultimately forced him to announce his retirement last week.All that, plus a trip to the new location of The Hockey Shop Source for Sports (now in Langley) for a look at the recent arrival of the new True 20.2 offshore line "Designed by Lefevre."

Episode 198 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an incredibly fun, informative conversation with former Chicago Blackhawks goalie and current TNT and St. Louis Blues television analyst Darren Pang.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Pang shares his roots in the game, including how and why his dad talked him into becoming a goalie when all he originally wanted to do was score goals; his path to the NHL, including the importance of believing in and standing up for yourself, even if it takes call to the General Manager on a Sunday night; the impact and importance of having a goalie coach like Wayne Thomas as far back as the 1980s; and being bullied by Iron Mike Keenan, and the story of writing an actual book on NHL shooters that the infamous coach commandeered for himself.This half hour interview barely scratches the surface of Pang's incredible life in -- and impact on -- the game and the position, but still includes incredible stories from his career as a goalie and broadcaster, including his thoughts on the modern game and how it's changing again, as well as a long list of insights that will help goalies of every age and style.All that, plus a trip to the new location of The Hockey Shop Source for Sports (now in Langley) for a look at some of the savings up to 50% off in their upcoming Boxing Day Sale.

Episode 197 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Brian Daccord, Former NHL Goaltending coach now President of Stop-It Goaltending, Director of Goaltending Development for Sense Arena and author.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Daccord talks about the change in the game and our need to adapt, the challenges of being a goalie dad, the need to learn how to read the game at a high level and (spoiler alert) that InGoal is one of the best ways to do that! He also talks about the importance of playing games in a goaltenders development being key - practice simply can’t replicate the game environment, the challenges and pressure and of course, the reads. Daccord release How to Be a Goalie Parent last year and has just put out his next book that he introduces in this interview. How to Be a Goalie looks at the mental side of the game and your approach to the position, rather than the technical specifics of being a goaltender.All that, plus Woody and Cam at the new location of The Hockey Shop Source for Sports (now in Langley) dig into Santa’s bag to look at some great gifts for goalies this Christmas.

Episode 196 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Scott Murray, Stanley Cup winning Goaltending Coach of the Washington Capitals.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, the Stanley Cup winner shares his development as a goaltender and later after completing his teaching career, transitioning into a coaching career. He talks with Kevin Woodley about some of the keys to being an effective coach and communicating with athletes and learning his craft with Mitch Korn in Washington - a coach Murray (and InGoal) feels deserves a spot in the Hall of Fame. Murray talks about working first in Hershey in the AHL and later getting comfortable in the NHL - including what it’s like to work as a young coach with Vezina Trophy winner Braden Holtby.All that, plus Woody and Cam at the new location of The Hockey Shop Source for Sports (now in Langley) look at Warrior’s latest innovation in stick technology with the M2i which features a unique shaft geometry that helps you “grip it and rip it!”

Episode 195 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Juha Lehtola, who this season became the third Finnish goalie coach hired by an NHL organization when the Washington Capitals brought him in to work with their AHL affiliate in Hershey.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, features Lehtola sharing insights on his path from coaching in Finland's top League, the SM-Liiga, to the opportunity to work with Hershey, including the role Colorado Avalanche goalie coach Jussi Parkilla played in opening doors as the first Finn to be hired in the job in the NHL (and to win a Stanley Cup). Lehtola also talks about the philosophies he learned in Finland, how they compare to North America tactically and technically, and his work with Capitals goaltending coach Scott Murray, including a season together in the OHL one decade ago.All that, plus our first trip to the new location of The Hockey Shop Source for Sports (now in Langley) for a look inside the new store, as well as a preview of some Black Friday Sale highlights.

Episode 194 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an incredible conversation with Michael Hutchinson of the Vegas Golden Knights.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, is one of our best ever, a "top-10 for sure," according to Woody, as Hutchinson shares specific details from a 13-season pro career that started as a Black Ace on the Boston Bruins Stanley Cup run in 2011, and has continued with stints with the Winnipeg Jets, Toronto Maple Leafs (twice), Colorado Avalanche, Florida Panthers and now Vegas. The 32-year-old shared lessons from past playing partners, including Tim Thomas, Tuukka Rask, Conor Hellebuyck and new Hall of Famer Roberto Luongo, as well as adjustments made along the way with a variety of goalie coaches, from how he moves to how he holds his stance, including a fascinating realization off the ice about the importance of a neutral pelvis that didn't come until he was 29.This interview is loaded with advice and insights that make it one of our best ever.All that, plus our last weekly trip to the old location of The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the Sportmask helmet line, as well as a preview of Black Friday Sale and the new store!

Episode 193 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fantastic conversation with Abbie Ives of the Connecticut Whale in the PHF.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Ives shares great insights and advice from her path to professional hockey, one that started with just playing for fun (and because her dad was a goalie) until getting more serious at age 13. The 24-year-old, who was how she skated any time she could get on the ice, whether it was crease movement at drop in skates or filling in for her dad at beer league, to play her way into college hockey at Quinnipiac, and now the PHF. Ives has some great thoughts on how to teach and develop patience on the skates, and shares how she uses Sense Arena (more than any other goalie in the world) to get ready for games and practices, as well as where the women's game is headed at the pro level and the improvements she's seeing in the PHF this season. All that, plus our weekly trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new PadSkins, including some new options we weren't previously aware of, and how best to apply them.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

Episode 182 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a couple of great guests from our week at the NET360 Goalie Camp put on by Alpha Hockey in Kelowna: James Reimer of the San Jose Sharks and multi-dimensional therapist Brandy Osborne.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, we catch up with Reimer on the podcast for the first time in more than three years, a span that has seen him work with three different goalie coaches, and soon to be a fourth with new Sharks goalie coach Thomas Speer, who was also at NET360 and is also a past podcast guest. Reimer shared some great insights into how he has found a balance between embracing new ideas from all his new goalie coaches at the NHL level without abandoning the foundation that has helped him thrive for more than 10 years in the League. He also shares some great insights into the evolution of his game and his equipment, including a look at how pros tinker with new lines (in his case the new Bauer Mach) and try to figure out if they want to add the new features to specs they've always used and been comfortable with.As an added bonus, we also caught up with Osborne, who started working at NET360 as a massage therapist years ago and now brings so much more as part of her never-ending path to provide better ways for her athletes to manage their health and their mindset on and off the ice. It's an approach she calls the Elemental Being ( https://theelementalbeing.com ) and it has been embraced by goalies at the camp and from the CHL to the NHL, including some great takeaways she shares in this interview that you can try for yourself, including breathing to reset yourself and a sensory warm up.All that, plus our weekly plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new True TF7 goal skates, a second price point option with some features popular right up to the NHL.

Episode 181 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features our second straight new Washington Capitals goalie: coveted college free agent Clay Stevenson.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Stevenson walks us through the NHL recruiting process that followed his strong play at Dartmouth (including breakfast with some guy named Henrik Lundqvist in New York City!) and why he chose the Capitals despite no promises of playing time at higher levels. Stevenson also shares several great stories from and insights into his somewhat unique development path: from not having a goalie coach and not playing AAA hockey between the ages of 12-16, to the BCHL and a breakout .936 save percentage as a 20-year-old despite the death of his mom on that season, to not playing a single game as a college freshman because of Covid-19, to the one season of NCAA that led to plenty of interest from several NHL teams. He also walks us through his evolution on the ice, including a great description of changing his glove position.All that, plus our weekly plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new Bauer M5 Pro sticks, a second price point in the Mach line that's popular all the way up to pro.

Episode 180 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features new Washington Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Lindgren shares his experiences as sought-after free agent on the goalie carousel and how it differed from last season, as well as the changes he made to his game during his one year with the St. Louis Blues that led to that increased demand. He talks about how evolving his approach to rush chances and narrowing his stance as part of that change fuelled improvements in other areas of his game that led to a .958 save percentage in five games with the Blues and long playoff run to the Calder Cup Final in Springfield.Lindgren also shares tips on how to quickly fit in with a new team that goalies of every age headed into a new locker room can apply this fall, and gets in depth on the revolutionary new Bauer KONEKT skates, which he wore all season as one of the first professionals to switch. That ties in perfectly with our weekly plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at those KONEKT skates, how they achieve a custom fit in store, who they are for and why they could change the game.

Episode 179 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features features new Buffalo Sabres goalie Eric Comrie.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Comrie shares his experiences as part of the free agency goalie carousel, what led to his decision to sign with the Sabres and what it's going to be like starting training camp with a team other than the Winnipeg Jets for the first time since he was drafted nine years ago. Comrie also shares some of the secrets behind a breakout last season that included a .920 save percentage in 19 games with the Jets, a career high, including the specifics of how his work with a sports psychologist contributed to his success and, along with Jets goalie coach Wade Flaherty, helped him manage several long breaks (some over a month) between starts.All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new CCM AXIS 2.9 line, a second price point option with some pro-level features available only through Source for Sports.

Episode 178 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Princeton graduate, European league pro and Olympian Kimberly Newell.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Newell shares her incredible path to playing for China at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, including the story of her remarkable recovery from a badly broken ankle suffered just two and a half months before they started. That incredible comeback wouldn't have been possible without the mental training and mindset work she's done throughout her career, starting with some great stories about pre-game pump ups in the car with her dad, and continuing through a journey of self discovery, including work with sports psychologists, in college and pro. Those examples, and so many more involving her search now for better ways to train on and off the ice while working as a coach and mentor with Empower Hockey in the Vancouver area, make this undoubtedly one of our best interviews yet. It's a lengthy conversation loaded with insights and examples that goalies -- and coaches and goalie parents -- at every level will benefit from hearing. (And oh yeah, we also get into the story behind what was arguably the best set of custom pads from the past season, Newell’s golden dragon Olympic set made by Brian’s Custom Sports).All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new Bauer M5 Pro pads and gloves, which offers many of the same pro-level features and incredible value at a lower price point than the top-end Mach line we debuted recently in this same space.

Episode 177 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Jamie Phillips, former pro goaltender now Sport Scientist and goaltending coach at Michigan Tech for a great discussion about nutrition, training and injury prevention for goaltenders.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Phillips talks about the things he sees missing from a physical and dietary perspective in goaltenders, injury prevention through training, off-season training with an emphasis on the last few months of the summer, the use of nutritional supplements and more. With an undergraduate and Master’s degree in Exercise Science and now working towards a Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Phillips understands the position and the needs of goaltenders and can communicate his knowledge clearly and concisely. His dual role of Scientist and Goalie coach also give him a perspective on the position and its needs like few others possess.Phillips began Victorem Integrated Performance with one goal in mind, to help athletes perform at their best each and every day through scientifically backed programming in both nutrition and off ice training. He can be reached via DM on his Instagram page @VictoremPerformance.He is also a new contributor at InGoal with his first nutrition topic - Pre Game Meals is now published for InGoal Members to enjoy. Each article will include a downloadable PDF recipe for you to enjoy.All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a segment we’ve called “Danglers for Daren” as longtime listeners will know his passion for this often overlooked but important piece of equipment. Woody and Cm will help you understand your options and how to mount them on your mask for both safety and the quietist integration possible.

Episode 176 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Dallas Stars #1 Jake Oettinger just a few weeks after his incredible 7-game playoff performance vs. The Calgary Flames.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Oettinger chats with InGoal listeners openly and honestly - goalie to goalie. He shares insights about his summer training, what he hopes to improve on going into next season and the role Ben Bishop, who he described as having one of the best hockey IQs in the game, has played in his adaptation to the pros. Jake also talks about his Bauer equipment, his roots in the game and the advice he would have for his younger self - something that applies to all our younger listeners and their parents. All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new Bauer NME ONE mask….or is it a helmet? You decide. But check it out, the pro level protection crossed with light weight and comfort impressed us right away!

Episode 175 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features recently retired German goalie Jenny Harss, an NCAA champion and two-time Olympian.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Harss shares lessons and insights from an 18-year career that featured 10 appearances at the World Championships, including her first at age 17. She followed that up by posting a .942 save percentage as an 18-year-old at the 2006 Olympics in Torino, and three more seasons in Germany before coming over to the University of Minnesota-Duluth in 2009 and posting save percentages of .934, .921 and .926 and winning a national championship during three seasons of college hockey. From there it was back to Germany, where she played primarily in men's pro leagues in addition to the women's world championships and the 2014 Olympics in Sochi. He path is full of great lessons that apply to goalies or every age, gender and ability, and her interview is must listen for goalies everywhere, loaded with advice from one of the best in the women's game.All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new Bauer Mach chest protector.

Episode 174 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fantastic, can't miss conversation with NHL veteran Cory Schneider.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Schneider catches us up on the long path back to finally feeling like himself after hip surgery and the pandemic limited his chances to play, and the changes he made with the New York Islanders goalie coaching staff, including Mitch Korn, that led to a bounce-back this season that included a .920 save percentage in the AHL and a win in his NHL return. Schneider shares glimpses into the passion for the position that propelled him to keep playing, the sharp goalie mind that made him an NHL standout for most of a decade, and insights into how he thinks the game has changed for goalies, the keys to thriving in that new, more wide-open environment, and what the future might hold for him next season and beyond.All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new CCM AXIS 2 chest protector, with increased use of impact-absorbing D3O foams for improved protection without sacrificing flex, feel and mobility.

The secret behind Igor Shesterkin's success? A young Tuukka Rask training with Tae Kwon Do in the offseason? The evolution of Finnish goaltending We get into it all in Episode 173 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, with goalie coach Marko Torenius.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Torenius breaks down the rise of Shesterkin, who he worked with in the KHL for more than five seasons alongside fellow goalie coach Rashit Davydov, and shares insights and anecdotes from 25 seasons as a goalie coach in Finland and Russia, including the differences in how each country trains goalies. Torenius also shares thoughts from his work updating the Finnish curriculum last season, and his annual off-season work with a deep list of Finnish NHL goalies, including Ville Husso, Mikko Koskinen and Joonas Korpisalo.All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new Bauer Mach sticks.

Episode 172 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features the return of Pete Fry, the Goalie Mindset Guy, and some invaluable lessons to stronger between the ears so you can play better between the pipes.In that feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Fry shares some of the same position-specific mindset tips that he uses while working with goalies of all ages, right up to professional goalies, many of whom have also guested on the InGoal Radio Podcast, including Dylan Ferguson of the Vegas Golden Knights, Beck Warm of the Carolina Hurricanes, Zane McIntrye of the Minnesota Wild and Canadian Olympic gold medal winner Kristen Campbell. Fry, who played goal in the WHL and was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in 1987, delves into a number of tips you can takeaway today and put into your training. This includes a daily goalie morning routine, dealing with mental fatigue, the 3 mental zone system, the 23% rule - literally something for everyone who listens to this show from goalies to parents and coaches. All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for our first looks at the new Bauer Supreme Mach pads, blocker and a glove that had the boys drooling at how good it felt on the hand, including a new grip texture to make closure easier.In this episode Pete Mentions a seminar he is putting on with InGoal on June 25th in Vancouver. We invite all of you to consider joining us either in person or through the virtual feed.

Episode 171 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Goaltending Coach Maciej Szwoch fresh off a Swedish League Gold Medal with Farjestad, who also works with the Detroit Red Wings as a European Consultant.In that feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Szwoch and Kevin Woodley dive deep on a number of topics of interest to coaches and goaltenders around the world. They look at the evolving role of the goaltending coach and best practices for working with modern professionals, the evolution of the game and the position, and how Szwoch integrates his dual role with Farjestad and the Red Wings.All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports where Cam and Woody look at the all-new CCM Axis 2 that features arguably the biggest leap forward for a CCM line with significant changes to pads, glove and blocker.

Episode 170 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features the return of Michael Lawrence, goalie coach for HC Lugano in Switzerland's top pro league, the NLA, and owner of Pro Goaltending Schools in Ontario.In that feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Lawrence peels back the layers on how to balance in-season and long-term development in the win-now environment of pro hockey, a process he went through with Elvis Merzlikins in Lugano, and one that is increasingly important in the NHL after a record 119 different goalies got into a game this season (and 27 and counting in the first round of the playoffs already). Lawrence, who spent time in the OHL and KHL before moving to the Swiss League eight seasons ago, also touches on some biomechanics and the importance of what he calls a "pinch" in a goalie's set up; teaching a multiple stance system with a narrow, or "perimeter feet" set up when the puck is on the perimeter; some of the key development differences he sees between Europe's club system and the private models in Canada; and how he uses new goalie analytics to not only scout goalies, but also to help his goalies get better with targeted work in season.All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for some options to keep your gear from smelling as bad as Woody's game, including a spray he swears saved his marriage.