Episode 118 with Sudarshan Maharaj featuring True's 12.2 line

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 relationship with Shannon Szabados while following her path by playing at the famous Brick Tournament, to choosing to play with and against boys right up to junior in the AJHL, the decision to attend -- and adjustment to life at -- Harvard, and her experiences and evolution playing for Canada on the international stage.

Our Goalie Parent segment shares some advice for helping your goalies deal with pegs that won’t stay on and the upset it can cause with pressures from fans and referees.

All that, plus an in-person trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at the Vaughn SLR4 pads and gloves, a perfect follow up to previous overviews of the pants and chest protector.

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 Jussi Parkilla and Peter Budaj in Colorado. It's an energetic and entertaining conversation loaded with lessons and take aways that should benefit goalies of all ages.

In the second edition of our new Parent Segment  we chat about how minor hockey teams split games between two goaltenders.

All that, plus an in-person trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at the exclusive new colors they've secured in the extremely popular Bauer X5 Pro line.

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, and the unique challenges -- and personal benefits -- of balancing the demands of NCAA hockey with the desire to also push himself academically in a tough program, and how it's made his first year as a pro easier in some ways despite making some significant changes to his tactical and technical approach (which he also discusses in detail) since joining the Kings.

We also introduce a new segment for parents, answering your questions. This week - what mask to I buy for my son or daughter? (hint: we don't name a specific brand).

All that, plus an in-person trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at the CCM All Out custom graphics program, and how to plan and order your own personalized set.

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 school and college, including medals at the 2018 and 2022 Olympics, 2017, 2019 and 2022 World Championships, and a stint helping her alma mater UMD as a remote goalie coach.

Episode 241 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a deep dive with Team USA's World Junior Championship gold-medal winner Trey Augustine.

In that feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Augustine, who was already back at Michigan State University to continue his fantastic freshman campaign as the youngest goalie in college hockey, talks about managing pressure under the bright lights of the World Juniors in Sweden. Picked by his home state Detroit Red Wings in the second round (No. 41) of the NHL Draft last season after winning bronze at the WJC as a 17-year-old, Augustine shares insights into his early influences, and the work that has gone into his early success, including how much -- and specifically how -- he watches hockey to get better at reading plays, and what he's learned by playing at practicing against older players over the years, and training in the offseason with NHL goalies like Alex Nedeljkovic and Scott Wedgewood. Nicknamed "Gramps" and "Buckets" at USNTDP, Augustine also gets into his competitive roots playing other spots, including pickle ball and basketball.

All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the all new Brian's Eclipse gloves, which includes their first "580-style" glove break and new options for the blocker.

Episode 240 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a great conversation with Brian Daccord coming off the Winter Classic his son, Joey, starred in.

In that feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Daccord takes us back through a magical day surrounded by family and friends watching Joey pitch the first shutout in Winter Classic history for the Seattle Kraken, and offers advice on watching big games that will resonate with every goalie parent. Daccord also took the time after the big game to reflect on his son's path to the NHL, where he is now getting his first chance to carry a starter's workload and thriving in the role, and all the ups and downs that come with choosing a different route at various points along the path, including second guessing some of those decisions made and lessons that will also hit home for a lot of goalie parents, goalies from youth league through minor pro, and hopefully some coaches too.

All that, plus an in-person trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the Brian's Optik 3 pants, a perfect follow up to our last segment on their Optik 3 chest protector.

Episode 239 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a great conversation with Hunter Sheppard of the Washington Capitals and Hershey Bears.

In that feature interviews presented by NHL Sense Arena, Sheppard shares an at-times winding path that has required an element of "prove it" at every level despite winning championships at each stop, including the Calder Cup and playoff MVP with Hershey in the American Hockey League last season. Sheppard shares insights into a somewhat unique style modelled in part after Henrik Lundqvist, and how it allows him to better access the hands that almost led him to play baseball in college instead of hockey, as well as managing the push back it received from various coaches along the way.

It's a can't miss interview loaded with great lessons and take aways that should resonate with goalies, goalie coaches, and goalie parents at every level of the game.

All that, plus an in-person trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the Brians’s Optik 3 chest protector, which offers NHL-level protection with the rich finish we've come to expect from Brian's.

Episode 238 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a great conversation with Matt Tomkins, who made his NHL debut and recorded his first NHL win with the Tampa Bay Lightning earlier this season, more than 11 years after being drafted into the NHL.

In that feature interviews presented by NHL Sense Arena, Tomkins walks us through a memorable start to the season, including getting to soak in a chance to play in Montreal before picking up his first NHL win in the Mecca of goaltending. We then rewind things to go through a sometimes winding and unique path to that first NHL opportunity, from being drafted by the Blackhawks, choosing college hockey over the CHL and why that became so important for him, to deciding to go overseas to Sweden for two years, the decision to come back, and an important summer in Kelowna with "friends of the program" Lyle Mast and James Wendland that helped prepare him for the season's opportunity with the Lightning.

All that, plus an in-person trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the Warrior Ritual F2 mask -- and some incredible savings on the F1 mask that preceded it.

Episode 237 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a multi-part sit down with Vancouver Canucks goalie Casey Desmith.

In that feature interviews presented by NHL Sense Arena, DeSmith shares some great insights into his learning curve since coming to the Canucks after training camp had already started and some of the adjustments under new goalie coach Ian Clark, as well as the importance of finding a balance between trying new things and sticking to your personal foundations with a new team. DeSmith talks about what made his very short time with the Montreal Canadiens so special, including a secret note from Carey Price and a shared love with his dad for Ken Dryden, as well as his time in Pittsburgh and the secrets to playing well even when you don't play a lot.

All that, plus an in-person trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new Brian's ICONIK pads and gloves, and the creation of a new word from Cam: "Hybrid-y"