Episode 41 Andy Moog and Brian’s Optik 2
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Three-time Stanley Cup champion Andy Moog revealed on InGoal Radio exactly what led him to wear the iTech bubble mask, a story he recounts firsthand. Moog also discussed being forced to suit up for the 1988 Calgary Olympics and how the skills that defined his playing style are becoming increasingly relevant in the modern game. He currently coaches goaltenders at the Okanagan Hockey Academy and with the WHL's Portland Winterhawks.
- Andy Moog won three Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers dynasty of the 1980s and later took the Boston Bruins to the Stanley Cup Finals.
- Moog shared the circumstances that forced him to participate in the 1988 Calgary Olympics, a story he revealed in his own words.
- Moog explains firsthand why he chose to wear the iTech bubble mask, one of hockey's most recognizable pieces of goalie equipment.
- Moog coaches goaltenders at the Okanagan Hockey Academy and with the WHL's Portland Winterhawks, applying principles from his own playing style to modern goalie development.
- The episode also covers the Brian's Optik 2 leg pad, released the day after the episode, with hosts reviewing its features after several weeks of testing.
In this Episode of the InGoal Radio Podcast presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, we sit down with three-time Stanley Cup champion Andy Moog.
He won his cups with the legendary Oiler’s teams of the 80s, took the Bruins to the Finals and shared a Jennings in Boston as well. In between he…well, see for yourself how he was forced to suit up for the 1988 Calgary Olympics. We’ve known that Andy was that guy who wore the iTech bubble but it was still incredible to hear it from Moog himself exactly what made it happen.
Moog was a fascinating person to chat with about the modern game, his approach to coaching goaltenders at the Okanagan Hockey Academy and with the WHL Portland Winterhawks and how many of the assets he brought to his own style of goaltending are becoming increasingly important today.
This episode is released the day before Brian’s new Optik 2 is released at retail. Cam and Woody look at the features and changes in the new gear. Once you’ve had a listen, head over to our review of the Optik 2 – we’ve been testing it for several weeks now and as you might expect, we were impressed.
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