InGoal Radio Episode 105 with Jimmy Howard
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Jimmy Howard retired as the all-time leader in saves made (13,970) for the Detroit Red Wings. In his InGoal Radio interview, Howard discusses learning from mentors including Dominik Hasek, surviving Mike Babcock's unconventional coaching methods, and a late-career tactical shift from an aggressive, challenging style to playing more connected to his crease.
- Jimmy Howard finished his 14-year Detroit Red Wings career as the franchise's all-time leader in saves made with 13,970 — a record for an Original Six team.
- Howard credits early exposure to Hall of Fame teammates, including Dominik Hasek, as a formative influence on his development as an NHL goaltender.
- Howard evolved late in his career from one of the NHL's most aggressive, challenging goalies to a crease-connected style — a shift worth studying for developing goalies.
- Mike Babcock made the backup goalie take face-offs during practice, one of Howard's most memorable — and least favourite — coaching experiences.
- The episode includes a detailed neck guard segment at The Hockey Shop covering fit, style, and certification levels, with discount code INGOAL20 for 20% off.
Episode 105 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features freshly retired Jimmy Howard talking about his 14-year career with the Detroit Red Wings, and an in-depth look at neck guards.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In that feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Howard shares some of his best — and worst (*cough, Mike Babcock making the backup goalie charts face-offs*) — memories from a career that finished as the all-time leader in saves made (13,970) for the Detroit Red Wings, a remarkable achievement on an original-six franchise. Howard shares stories and lessons from starting his NHL career on a team loaded with future Hall of Fame players, including Dominik Hasek, valuable tips from the various mentors and coaches that shaped his style and preparation, and insights into a late-career evolution from one of the League’s most aggressive goalies to playing connected to his crease.
Weekly Gear Segment
presented by The Hockey Shop Source for SportsAll that, plus another trip to The Hockey Shop for Woody and Cam’s look at the wide range of fits, styles and certification levels of their neck guard inventory (and of course you can still use INGOAL20 code at checkout to save 20%). You can hear it all on the podcast but we suggest you check out the video simulcast version for better visuals of how each model fits.
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