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InGoal Radio Episode 129 with Jesper Wallstedt

InGoal Radio Episode 129 with Jesper Wallstedt

Hosted by Daren Millard

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Jesper Wallstedt, the top-ranked goalie in the 2021 NHL Draft and youngest player ever to appear in Sweden's top pro league, credits Lulea goalie coach Linda Blomquist as a key influence in his development. Wallstedt emphasizes the value of playing out longer than most before committing to goaltending full time at age 12, and studied goalies across the NHL, SHL, and KHL.

Key Takeaways
  • Jesper Wallstedt was the top-ranked goalie in the 2021 NHL Draft and the youngest player ever to compete in Sweden's top professional league.
  • Lulea goalie coach Linda Blomquist played a significant role in Wallstedt's development — she is also connected to Sweden's invention of the RVH, known locally as SMS.
  • Wallstedt recommends playing out longer than most goalies before specializing, having committed to the position full time at age 12.
  • Studying goaltenders across multiple leagues — including the NHL, SHL, and KHL — shaped Wallstedt's technical development and game awareness.
  • The episode also covers the new Warrior neck guard, drawing comparisons to the classic Maltese neck guard models.

Episode 129 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Jesper Wallstedt, the top-ranked goalie for the 2021 NHL Draft and the youngest ever to play in the Sweden’s top pro league.

Feature Interview

presented by NHL Sense Arena
NHL Sense Arena

In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, we talk to Wallstedt about his roots in the game and development path in Sweden, including the influence of Lulea goalie coach Linda Blomquist, who many InGoal Premium Members will remember from our article on Sweden inventing the RVH, or SMS as it’s called over there. Wallstedt talks about the importance of playing out longer than most before committing to goalie full time at 12, and the influence of studying goalies from not only the NHL, but SHL and KHL too.

Weekly Gear Segment

presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports

All that plus another trip to The Hockey Shop to talk about the new Warrior neck guard, which reminded us of the famed Maltese models.

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