Episode 285 with Toronto Sceptres Goaltender Raygan Kirk

12/31/24 • 79 min

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 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 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.

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Episode 284 with Kristoffer Eberly of The Ohio State University.

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.

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Episode 286 with PWHL goalies Sandra Abstreiter and Carly Jackson

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.