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 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 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 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 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 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 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

Episode 281 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an emotional, inspiring an informative interview with Anaheim Ducks Director of Goaltending Sudarshan "Sudsy" Maharaj on his battle with pancreatic cancer.

In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, presented by Sense Arena, Maharaj catches us up on his incredibly difficult battle after being diagnosed in May 2023 and being given a 20-40 percent chance of survival. From major surgery that removed his gallbladder and parts of his small intestines, pancreas and stomach, as well as 11 rounds of chemotherapy, to having to ask the many goalies he's helped in the NHL to be the pallbearers at his funeral, to announcing he was cancer free in May of this year, and now being back scouting and working with Ducks prospects, Maharaj shares it all in this can't miss interview, including getting back into the goalie development world and how he used lacrosse to help Anaheim goalies improve hand-eye co-ordination.
In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we look into a common question about whether your child should play on a good team even if it means not facing many shots, or a bad team that will keep them busy and engaged but maybe not win much -- and does the answer change if we're talking about spring hockey instead of winter?

We also review this week's Pro Reads, which features Joseph Woll of the Toronto Maple Leafs talking about when to look off the puck, 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 Joey Daccord on react-versus-block decisions and pass-or-shoot reads off the rush

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 True Hzrdus junior line.

Links:

InGoal Black Friday Deals: https://ingoalmag.com/2024/11/22/black-friday-deals-for-goalies-are-here/

gear segment video: https://youtu.be/iyA82VSkdsI

This week's ProRead with Joey Daccord: https://ingoalmag.com/2024/11/22/joey-daccord-proread-4/

Minnesota Wild segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRWuJ7boGNQ