InGoal Radio Episode 64: Mathieu Garon
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Goaltending coach Michael Lawrence, working with Lugano in the Swiss League, described what it was like playing games without fans during the early stages of Europe's COVID-19 response. Lawrence also discussed his development work with Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzļikins. Former NHL goalie Mathieu Garon, now in a community development role with the Tampa Bay Lightning, also joined the episode.
- Michael Lawrence experienced playing professional hockey in empty arenas during the early European pandemic response while coaching with Lugano of the Swiss League.
- Lawrence worked directly with Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzļikins, offering insight into his development at the professional level.
- Mathieu Garon transitioned from NHL goaltender to a community development role with the Tampa Bay Lightning after his playing career.
- The episode provides a rare dual perspective: a former NHL goalie's post-playing career path and a working goaltending coach's real-time experience during a global crisis.
This week we are joined by former NHL goaltender Mathieu Garon, currently working with the Tampa Bay Lightning in a community development role. We also welcome from Lugano of the Swiss League, goaltending coach Michael Lawrence who is just recovered from the Covid-19. He shares. what it was like playing with no crowd in the early stages of the European response to the pandemic, as well as his work with Columbus Blue Jacket Elvis Merzļikins.
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