Episode 252 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fun and informative conversation with Vegas Golden Knights goalie Jiri Patera. In the feature interviews presented by NHL Sense Arena, Patera, who has play time between Vegas and the AHL Henderson Silver Knights this season and last, shares stories and insights on his path from the Czech Republic, the key role his dad played despite not wanting him to be a goalie at first, why his dad still paints his NHL masks, and what it's like to make your NHL debut with one of your goaltending idols, J ..read more

Episode 251 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fantastic goaltending conversation with Corinne Schroeder of PWHL New York. In the feature interviews presented by NHL Sense Arena Schroeder shares great insights and advice from her experiences so far in the first PWHL season, including how she overcame nerves in her debut to become the first goalie in league history to post a shutout. Schroeder, who counts a psychology degree among three degrees from a NCAA career that included four years at Boston University and one more at Quinnipiac Un ..read more

Episode 250 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a double hit of returning guests and great goalie knowledge with Cam Talbot of the Los Angeles Kings and Kasimir Kaskisuo of the Laval Rocket. In the feature interviews presented by NHL Sense Arena Talbot shares his insights into the Kings new use of "motion," a slight retreat even on in-zone shots that came to Los Angeles with new goalie coach Mike Buckley but has long been a part of Talbot'e game. And in our second interview, Kaskisuo returns for the first time since Episode 6 -- and record ..read more

Episode 249 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features the informative return of Dallas Stars goalie Scott Wedgewood. In the feature interviews presented by NHL Sense Arena Wedgewood shares invaluable advice on everything from being a good goalie partner (in his case to Jake Oettinger), the importance of looking off the puck, or "head checks," when to do it and what specifically to look for, as well as invaluable hydration tips to help you avoid excessive weight loss and post game fatigue. Much like his first appearance two summers ago, Wedgewood ..read more

Episode 247 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a great discussion with Steve Thompson, Director of Goaltending for USA Hockey. In that feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena Thompson talks about the upcoming USA Hockey Goaltending Summit May 30-June 2 in St. Paul Minnesota - which everyone welcome to attend. Visit this link to register - there are only about 50 places left.  In addition we cover the US model of goaltending development which is sure to inspire a lot of great discussion amongst parents and coaches. https://www ..read more

We’ve all been there before. The net pegs won’t hold. The other team gets angry. The opposing coaches yell and yes, even the fans start pointing finger, once again forgetting these are kids. The referee may try squirting some water on the pegs which makes no difference. After the net is dislodged a few more times, as the frustration in the building increases, the referee warns the goalie - one more time and I have to give you a penalty. Nevermind that it wasn’t intentional, the referee succumbs to the pressure and takes it out on your kid. That happened 20 years ago and it happens even more to ..read more

Episode 246 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fantastic interview with Emerance Maschmeyer of PWHL Ottawa and the Canadian National Team. In that feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Maschmeyer shares insights into the inaugural PWHL season, including getting into some of the specific changes she's made already working with her new goalie coach Pierre Groulx. The Canadian National Team veteran also gets into her roots in the position, and evolution from playing on the ponds of Alberta with her brothers, building a relationsh ..read more

Episode 245 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fun, insightful interview with Colorado Avalanche goalie Ivan Prosvetov. In that feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Prosvetov shares his experiences growing up a goalie in Russia, why he came to North America to play junior, and his evolution throughout, including the "system" he learned from goalie coach Oleg Romashko, an Ian Clark disciple, and how his game has continued to grow in the AHL and NHL with coaches like Zac Bierk and Corey Schwab with the Arizona Coyotes and now J ..read more

Episode 244 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an in-depth interview with Los Angeles Kings prospect Erik Portillo. In that feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Portillo shares his roots in the position growing up in Sweden, including the influence of goalie coaching from an early age and the impact (and a personal interaction) that Henrik Lundqvist had on him as a young goalie in the Frolunda system. Portillo walks us through his decision to come to North America as a teenager, how he ended up at the University of Michigan, an ..read more

Episode 243 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an informative interview with two-time USA Olympian Maddie Rooney of PWHL Minnesota. In that feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Rooney shares lessons from her early experiences in the all new PWHL, and what separates it from past options for women's hockey players, as well as some of the adjustments that come from a busier schedule with more travel. Rooney also walks you through the keys to her success, and how her game has evolved (and continues to evolve even now) through high ..read more