InGoal Radio Episode 95 with Collin Delia
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Collin Delia of the Chicago Blackhawks grew up playing roller hockey as a goalie in California before transitioning to ice. In this InGoal Radio interview, he discusses training independently as a black ace inside the NHL bubble, his Swiss coaching influences, modifying and repairing his own goalie gear, and taking on a larger role in Chicago following Corey Crawford's departure.
- Delia started as a roller hockey goalie in California before making the jump to ice hockey and eventually the NHL.
- As a black ace in the NHL bubble, Delia had to take full ownership of his own training — a lesson applicable to goalies at any level.
- Delia's Swiss coaching background shaped his development and approach to the position in distinct ways.
- Delia modifies and repairs his own gear to fine-tune his setup, a hands-on approach that may have inspired the Portiere Leather Company.
- Woody and Cam review the Vaughn Velocity V9 Pro Carbon Senior Chest & Arm Protector, highlighting its adjustability and protection while preserving the mobility Vaughn is known for.
Episode 95 of the InGoal Radio Podcast presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports features more than an hour with the man Woody dubs “The Most Interesting Goalie in the World,” Collin Delia of the Chicago Blackhawks.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In that feature interview presented by Sense Arena, Delia, who looks to take on an increased role in Chicago this season with the departure of Corey Crawford, was a fascinating and open interview with a decidedly laid back feel that we all enjoyed. You’ll learn a bit about his life as a new father, starting hockey as a roller hockey goalie in California, living, his Swiss coaching roots, and training in Chicago now and getting outside your comfort zone. You’ll also hear about life inside the NHL bubble as a black ace where he had to take control of his own training – a good lesson for all goaltenders. Of course if you love gear, you’ll enjoy all the chat about modifying his gear to dial it in and even fix it himself. While it doesn’t come up in the interview, we wonder if perhaps that led to Delia and his partner starting the Portiere Leather Company.
Weekly Gear Segment
presented by The Hockey Shop Source for SportsAll that, plus another trip to The Hockey Shop for a fresh and fun video gear segment as Woody and Cam complete their Two Men in Chests mini-series looking at the Vaughn Velocity V9 Pro Carbon Senior Chest & Arm Protector, with some adjustability features we loved, plus added protection with that same Vaughn mobility goalies love.
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