InGoal Radio Episode 113 with Éric Fichaud
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Former NHL goalie Éric Fichaud, a 1994 first-round pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs, played much of his career without a dedicated goalie coach, relying on teammate Arturs Irbe as an informal mentor in Carolina. Fichaud explains why 'just stand up' fails on sharp-angle attacks and traces the paddle-down technique's rise as a direct response to that problem.
- Éric Fichaud played much of his NHL career without a dedicated goalie coach, with Carolina teammate Arturs Irbe serving as an informal technical mentor.
- Fichaud explains why telling goalies to 'just stand up' on sharp-angle attacks is ineffective, and how the paddle-down technique evolved as a practical solution.
- Fichaud was a first-round pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs at the 1994 NHL Draft and later played for his hometown Montreal Canadiens before transitioning to broadcasting.
- Now an analyst for TVA Sports in Montreal, Fichaud shares observations on today's elite NHL goaltenders and how the position has transformed since his playing era.
- Cam and Woody from The Hockey Shop review the new Bauer Hyperlite glove and blocker, offering hands-on gear insight for goalies and parents shopping for equipment.
Episode 113 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features former NHL goalie and current TV analyst Éric Fichaud.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Fichaud shares insights into an NHL career that started as a first round pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs at the 1994 NHL Draft and ended a decade later playing for his hometown Montreal Canadiens. Fichaud played during an era of rapid evolution in the position and talks about all the changes he faced, from equipment to technique to what it really means to be a pro. It’s a fascinating look from a goalie who was caught without a goalie coach for much of it — he describes how playing partner Artus Irbe became the default coach in Carolina at one point — but saw others improving rapidly around the league. Fichaud also talks about the changes in gear, why “just stand up” isn’t really an answer for sharp angle attacks, the evolution of paddle down that followed, and shares great insights into today’s games and stars from his observations working as an analyst for TVA Sports in Montreal.
Weekly Gear Segment
presented by The Hockey Shop Source for SportsAll that, plus another trip to The Hockey Shop where Cam and Woody provide a deeper look at the new Bauer Hyperlite glove and blocker.
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