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Episode 37 Adam Francilia and the guys make their Vezina Picks

Episode 37 Adam Francilia and the guys make their Vezina Picks

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Goalie trainer Adam Francilia works with eight goalies starting the NHL season on NHL rosters, plus additional goaltenders on NHL contracts. In this InGoal Radio interview, Francilia discusses the evolution of his training approach and offers tips applicable to goaltenders at any level. The episode also features a gear segment on knee pads that prompted Carey Price to order 12 pairs.

Key Takeaways
  • Adam Francilia currently trains eight goalies starting the NHL season, plus additional goaltenders on NHL contracts — one of the largest active client rosters among goalie-specific trainers.
  • Francilia's training philosophy has evolved over time; he shares practical tips applicable to goaltenders at any level, not just elite pros.
  • Carey Price ordered 12 pairs of the knee pads featured in the gear segment — available with discount code InGoal20.
  • Hutch, Woody, and host Daren Millard each make their Vezina Trophy predictions and identify surprise contenders for the upcoming NHL season.
  • The gear segment with Cam at The Hockey Shop highlights knee pad selection as a detail serious goaltenders should evaluate.

In this Episode of the InGoal Radio Podcast presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, we kick off the start of the NHL season by sitting down with trainer Adam Francilia, whose client list includes eight goalies starting the year in the NHL and another handful on NHL contracts, to talk about the evolution of his approach and get some tips that will apply to any goaltender.

Back at the Hockey Shop with Cam for the gear segment, we look at the knee pads that got Cam a surprise phone call ordering 12 pairs for none other than Carey Price. If you want to try them for yourself you can order them today with the discount code InGoal20.

Plus Hutch, Woody and host Daren Millard offer up their Vezina Trophy predictions, and pick a few surprises for the upcoming season.

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