Episode 268 with Julia Allain

Episode 278 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features two great guests: retired NHL goalie Eddie Lack and EBUG legend Douglas Melvin, who was a Philadelphia Flyers practice goalie at age 14 and now a 65-year-old EBUG in the ECHL.In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Lack first brings us up to speed on the transition from NHL goalie to real estate star in Arizona, while also sharing key lessons from legendary former teammates like Henrik Lundqvist, Roberto Luongo, Ryan Miller, Cory Schneider and Jacob Markstrom. And in the can't miss bonus interview, Melvin shares stories and lessons from 60 years stopping pucks, from those early days of missing classes to help the Flyers out at practice, to having Jacques Plante as a goalie coach at NHL camp, then a break to get a degree in accounting and become a green beret before returning to the position he loves and continuing as a practice goalie into his 60s, including two-a-day training camp skates this fall.In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we dig into the importance of not blaming others when we talk about what happened in a game with our young goalies.And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at the new Brian's OPTIK 4 and a new glove that Jake Allen called the "best in the world."

Episode 277 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features PWHL Goalie of the Year Kristen Campbell of the Toronto Sceptres.In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Campbell shares stories and anecdotes from her first season in the PWHL, including the bring-it-on mindset advice that helped her overcome a slow start and finish with the League's first ever top goalie award. The Team Canada goalie also offers insights and advice from her ongoing evolution on and off the ice, including important tips on how to separate goalie skates from team practice in a way that can help you play better in games, the importance of recovery and tools she uses to optimize it, how her training has changed in recent years, including some articles seen on InGoal, and a lot more.In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we have some great advice on how to help your young goalies find and hold onto confidence, with a stick tap to former NHL defenseman Kevin Bieksa and his now Hockey Night in Canada partner, ex NHL goalie Kelly Hrudey.And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look into a couple of different lines and options from Vaughn for younger goalies.

Episode 276 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a can't miss interview with Jake Allen of the New Jersey Devils.In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Allen shares advice and anecdotes on everything from switching teams and goalie coaches, to the evolution of the game and his game, as well as the equipment he wears now -- and how it's changed over the years. Allen is as thoughtful and insightful as they come and this conversation is loaded with things that will help young goalies (and goalie parents) get better in their approach to learning and managing a position that is constantly evolving and, perhaps more important, how to improve the way they read, process and anticipate shooters and the play in front of them.In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we wrap up a three-part series about the value and downside of keeping statistics for your young goalie with various options that will help add context and value to the way you keep and assess them.And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look into a couple of different lines and options from Brian's Custom Sports for younger goalies.In this episode we referred to:Brian Daccord in Instagram talking about categorizing goals in a game and how to interpret those.Stop It Goaltending’s Gameday appThe Book The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak PerformanceAmazon link in CanadaAmazon Link USA

Episode 275 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fun and informative interview with former NHL goalie Manny Fernandez.In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Fernandez shares insights into his 13-year NHL career career that included winning the Jennings Trophy, as well as life as a goalie parent with a child playing in the QMJHL. There are plenty of great lessons on both sides as Fernandez, who recently joined former guest Marco Raimondo to open a new training centre in Montreal, talks about how he improved in an ear without much technical goalie coaching, and how he found a balance for his reactive game as the position began to evolve rapidly in the NHL, including a funny story from working with Francois Allaire during his offseason camps.In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we continue our three-part series about the value and downside of keeping statistics for your young goalie, and advice on different ways you can talk to them about their game after it ends.And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports to learn more about Bauer's all new, limited edition Protocol stick with a 77 flex, a big P28 curve, and the first off-the-rack combination of both the with saving Ergo Spine with their PentaGrip.

Episode 274 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features the return of performance coach and mental specialist John Stevenson.In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, we catch up with Stevenson, a registered psychologist and semi-regular guest who last joined InGoal for a webinar alongside long-time client Braden Holtby, to talk about his new project alongside John Haley at highperformancegoalie.com. We get into everything from the real damage being done to goalie performance by screen time and social media, his 3 Rs of moving past a goal against, practices to eliminate tension, and lots more with someone who has quietly worked with more than 15 NHL goalies during his career as a performance coach.In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we start a three-part series about the value and downside of keeping statistics for your young goalie.And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports to learn more about Bauer's Vapor-90 glove with a 580-style break and in-store options to buy it.

Episode 273 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a really fun interview with three-time ECHL champion Cam Johnson of the Florida Everblades.In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena,Johnson shares tips from his unprecedented three straight Kelly Cup championship runs and advice on how to handle playoff hockey (he also won a National Championship at the University of North Dakota). The first player ever to win back-to-back playoff MVP awards in the ECHL, the affable Johnson, nicknamed the King of the Coast, has lots of great stories and advice from a pro career that started with the New Jersey Devils and comparisons to Martin Brodeur. It's another can't miss interview.In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we answer a question about how to handle things -- and in particular a head coach -- when your child isn't getting any goalie instruction.And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports to learn about the CCM AXIS F9 lineup, including some Source exclusive pro level features you won't get anywhere else.

Episode 272 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Seattle Kraken goalie Joey Daccord.In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Daccord shares insights into his offseason preparation and it's evolution, including his game-changing work with the "Postural restoration institute,” and how it's helped. We also talk about everything from technical foundations, to ho he handled a big moment like the Winter Classic, what specific saves he makes that leave him thinking "that was a NHL Sense Arena save," how gear changes work and why specifically he tried a Bauer blocker this summer -- and will he be wearing it in Seattle this season.In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we dig into a question a lot of parents face: How do you handle it when your young goalie still seems to love the game but isn't working as hard at it as you think they should be?And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports to learn about the Bauer MV Pro glove, a new second price option for goalies who want a 600-style closure with X5 Pro graphics.

Episode 271 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Washington Capitals puck-stopping prospect Clay Stevenson.In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Stevenson brings us up to speed on his first couple of years since turning pro and signing as a free agent out of college (and last talking to the InGoal Radio Podcast), a process that led him to the Capitals despite knowing he'd start in the ECHL while other teams were offering an AHL spot (and recruiting incentives like lunch with a Hall of Fame goalie). He shares lessons and insights from winning back-to-back Calder Cups as AHL champions with the Hershey Bears, and how his game has continued to develop on and off the ice after working and playing with a wide range of new voices.In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we check in with sport psychologist Luciano Sommerville for advice on managing parent anxiety, including some breathing exercises that can be helpful at the rink, in the workplace, or anywhere really.And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports to learn about CCM's new custom AXIS XF mask options, including the scanning process, and its 3D-printed liner.

Episode 269 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fascinating interview with Max Paddock, who went from Memorial Cup All Star at age 17, to playing college volleyball, and is now back in the CHL as a goaltending coach.In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Paddock takes us through his unique path back to recently being named the Regina Pats goalie coach more than six years after starting for them at the Memorial Cup, including his break to play volleyball in university while working towards a kinesiology degree he will now finish while coaching. It's a fascinating journey filled with valuable lessons for other goalies and coaches from an athlete whose family is deeply rooted in both sports -- his father, Russ, on the volleyball side at Brandon University and his uncle John having spent 30 years coaching and managing in the WHL, AHL and NHL.In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we list all the important elements that will go into having your best season ever as a goalie parent. That segment is a look back at a more in-depth article at InGoal which is unlocked for all to enjoy without an InGoal subscription.And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the True Catalyst 7X3 line, which offers several pro-level features at half the price.

Episode 269 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an interview with New Jersey Devils goalie coaches Dave Rogalski and Brian Eklund.In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, we sat down with Rogalski and Eklund at the USA Hockey National Goaltending Symposium in Minnesota to discuss the state and evolution of the position from youth levels right up to the NHL. Rogalski, who works as the Devils goalie coach, and Eklund, who works with him as their AHL and development goalie coach, discuss everything from how to get more kids playing the position and when they should specialize, to helping them learn to read the game, how to build practices and their work with goalies at the highest level.In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we answer a question about whether to wax a goalie stick -- and more important, who should be the one doing it.And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the CCM AXIS XF line, diving a little deeper into what features goalies love after using it all summer.