InGoal Radio Podcast

Episode 337 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a pair of Edmonton Oilers prospects with great stories to share: the debut of Connor Ungar and the return of Matt Tomkins.  
In the feature interview appropriately presented by NHL Sense Arena, we start with Ungar sharing lessons from one of the most unique seasons in recent memory. He has played for three different teams in the ECHL before getting called up to the American Hockey League and somehow posting an 11-1-4 record with a save percentage north of .944 for all four teams, including 6-0-0 with a .955 right now in Bakersfield. And it's all come as an undrafted free agent who spent a season at Brock University (not unlike Logan Thompson) after playing four seasons in the CHL.
Speaking of unconventional paths, we also catch up with Tomkins, who went from two seasons in Sweden to his NHL debut with the Tampa Bay Lightning before signing with his hometown Oilers this summer, and continues to show he's capable of playing at the highest level all while openly sharing lessons learned along the way. That includes offseason time with osteopath James Wendland, whose popular training tips have been featured regularly at InGoal Magazine.
In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop it Goaltending U the App, we talk about the risk of always comparing your child's path in this position to what others are doing, especially when it comes time to make Spring Hockey choices. 
We also review this week's Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which features Jet Greaves of the Columbus Blue Jackets with some great depth advice on even-man rush chances, and how you should adjust if it breaks down in tight. 
And in our weekly gear segment we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new Vaughn Ion pads and gloves already being worn by Calvin Pickard of the Oilers in the NHL and available now in store and online.

Episode 336 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, celebrates the life of Glenn Hall, the Hockey Hall of Fame goalie who passed away this week at age 94. 
In the feature interview appropriately presented by NHL Sense Arena, we flash back to 2019, when InGoal had a chance to sit down with one of the greatest to ever strap on the pads, Mr. Goalie himself, in his living room, sharing a few beverages and a lot of great stories. From the well known NHL record 502 consecutive games played and being a butterfly pioneer despite never wearing a mask, to lesser knowns tales and teammates, this can't miss interview with Hall will leave you smiling.
In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop it Goaltending U the App, we talk about the importance of preparation through a different lens of when too much -- or the wrong type -- does more harm than good. 
We also review this week's Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which features Matt Murray breaking down video of a 2-on-1 and explaining how the bus shot-or-pass read is often based on your own defense. 
And in our weekly gear segment we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for look at a special NHL chest protector you can only buy from them: A Bauer Pro model worn by Andrei Vasilevskiy and Jacob Fowler.

Episode 335 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fascinating interview with longtime goalie coach and Engineer Rob Day, and one of his former students, Casey Cox, a former college goalie turned golf coach with a biomechanics phd and interest in goalies. 
In the feature interview appropriately presented by NHL Sense Arena, Day and Cox introduce themselves and explain their work at Sports Science Solutions, which took advanced motion-capture services Cox discovered while teaching golf and applied it to goaltending and has led to some eyebrow raising discoveries. The include why a hard t-push stop can be worse for some goalies than a butterfly drop, the importance of the pelvis to all things goaltending, and how they been able to predict -- and therefore help prevent -- injuries!
In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop it Goaltending U the App, we look at how identity can quietly create pressure for both parents and goalies — and why kids need to see that your world doesn’t rise and fall with their game.
We also review this week's Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which Alex Lyon with some important lessons on preparation and how you manage coming into a game cold can make or break a career. 
And in our weekly gear segment we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the TPS Response stick.

Episode 334 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a a fantastic interview with Kendra Woodland of the PWHL Ottawa Charge.
In the feature interview appropriately presented by NHL Sense Arena, Woodland shares insights into a tough year between graduating from the University of New Brunswick in 2024 after an exceptional USports career that included a .941 career save percentage and three championships, and going a full season before making the Charge on a training camp tryout this season. It's a journey filled with great insights on how she managed that time, how her career and game have evolved, and some of the influences and inspirations along the way, including time with Manon Rheaume in her hometown.
In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop it Goaltending U the App, Hutch goes over 5 New Years resolutions for goalie parents - and asks what yours will be.
We also review this week's Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which features Vizual Edge user Cam Talbot walking us through breakaway keys, including why more shooters are aiming for the "triangle" and what you can do to combat it.
And in our weekly gear segment we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at the youth line options from True for associations or young goalies ready to move into their own gear.

Episode 333 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fantastic interview with top Chicago Blackhawks prospect Drew Commesso.
In the feature interview appropriately presented by NHL Sense Arena, we go through a wide range of goalie topics with Commesso (including his use of NHL Sense Arena), from his early inspirations sitting behind the Boston Bruins net watching Tim Thomas and Tuukka Rask as a youngster, to now counting Bruins No.1 Jeremy Swayman as a friend and mentor. The well-spoken Commesso talks openly and insightfully about everything from his time with the USNTDP, to playing in the 2022 Winter Olympics, to his NHL debut last season, as well as an impressive list of coaching influences, and how he uses yoga, breath work and meditation, all in a can't-miss interview.
In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop it Goaltending U the App, Hutch shares some great (and less-expensive) Christmas gifts ideas that focus on the value of shared experiences with your young goalie.
We also review this week's Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which features Buffalo Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen breaking down how best to handle a flash screen off the rush.
In our weekly gear segment we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a quick but detailed look at the first ever goalie-specific suspenders offered by Vaughn.