Episode 2 Mike McKenna and Vintage Goalie
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In InGoal Radio Episode 2, longtime pro goalie Mike McKenna discusses what it is like to move between NHL franchises and work with some of the biggest names in goaltending coaching, including legendary coach Mitch Korn. McKenna also shares extensive experience with goalie gear. Vintage Goalie founder Matt, a former Bauer designer, explains how he built a rising clothing brand for goalies that has already caught on with multiple NHL pros.
- Mike McKenna reveals what it is genuinely like to be a journeyman NHL goaltender, moving from franchise to franchise throughout a long pro career.
- McKenna has worked directly with some of the most prominent goaltending coaches in the game, including Mitch Korn, and offers candid insight into those relationships.
- McKenna shares hands-on experience with goalie gear across multiple organizations, reflecting years of professional-level equipment evaluation.
- Vintage Goalie founder Matt built the brand after working as a designer for Bauer, bringing professional equipment industry knowledge to goalie apparel.
- Two consecutive InGoal Radio guests independently showed up wearing Vintage Goalie clothing, reflecting organic word-of-mouth appeal among pro goalies.
This one is worth it just to hear Mike’s impersonation of legendary coach Mitch Korn but you’ll stay for more as longtime pro Mike McKenna pulls back the curtain and tells us what it’s like to move from franchise to franchise, how he has worked with the biggest names in goaltending coaching, he shares his extensive experience with gear and much much more. We could talk with Mike all day and we hope you enjoy this glimpse into his world.
Matt, the founder of Vintage Goalie also joins us to share a bit about his days as a designer for Bauer and how he later began the rising clothing brand for goaltenders – vintage and modern alike. We’ve had two pro guests in two podcast episodes and both showed up wearing Vintage Goalie clothing. Hear from Matt today and you’ll get a feel for why that is.
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