Episode 32 Mike Condon
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In an InGoal Radio interview, NHL goaltender Mike Condon discussed a major shift in his off-ice preparation while working to regain his NHL form with the Tampa Bay Lightning organization, noting that bench press and bulk have no meaningful benefit for goaltending. Condon also reflected on his journey from riding the ECHL bus while completing a 120-page Princeton thesis to starting a Winter Classic for the Montreal Canadiens. The episode also features Dr. Ryan Frayne of Dalhousie University discussing his biomechanics research into goalie chest and arm protector mobility and protection.
- Mike Condon overhauled his off-ice training approach, concluding that bench press and bulk provide no benefit for goaltenders.
- Condon wrote a 120-page Princeton thesis while playing in the ECHL, illustrating the academic demands he balanced alongside professional hockey.
- Condon started a Winter Classic for the Montreal Canadiens, a career highlight he discusses openly in the interview.
- Condon was working to regain his NHL form within the Tampa Bay Lightning organization at the time of the interview.
- Dr. Ryan Frayne of Dalhousie University presents biomechanics research on goalie chest and arm protectors, revealing surprising findings about mobility and protection.
In this Episode of the InGoal Radio Podcast presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, Kevin sits down for a lengthy interview with Mike Condon, hitting all the points in an open and honest conversation about his career. If you love goaltending, we guarantee (or your money back!!) that you’ll enjoy getting to know Mike in this conversation. From riding the bus in the ECHL while writing a 120-page Princeton thesis, to starting a Winter Classic for the Montreal Canadiens, to a major shift in his off-ice preparation (hint: bench press and bulk don’t do anything for goaltending…) as he works to regain his health and NHL form with the Tampa Bay Lightning organization, this is one to bookmark and come back to again.
And from Princeton-educated goaltender we go to a Ph.D. researcher in the biomechanics of goaltending and our gear as Dr. Ryan Frayne of Dalhousie University joins us to discuss his work looking at both mobility and protection in Chest / Arm units. You’ll hear deeper details than you ever imagined – and some results that may surprise you.
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