InGoal Radio Episode 143 with Curtis Sanford
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Curtis Sanford's pro career began the day after his junior career ended, when a last-second opportunity with the Missouri River Otters gave him a foothold that led to 16 professional seasons and NHL stints with the St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks, and Columbus Blue Jackets. Now a goaltending development coach with the Vancouver Canucks, Sanford discusses the transition from playing to coaching and the lessons that apply at every level of the game.
- Curtis Sanford's pro career was nearly never started — a last-minute tryout with the Missouri River Otters the day after his junior career ended was the turning point.
- Sanford played 16 professional seasons, including NHL time with the St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks, and Columbus Blue Jackets.
- Transitioning from player to goaltending coach requires a shift in mindset; Sanford shares specific lessons from his move to the teaching side.
- Sanford now serves as a goaltending development coach with the Vancouver Canucks organization.
- The episode also covers youth goalie equipment, including a deep dive into the Bauer Prodigy GSX line for younger goaltenders.
Episode 143 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features former NHL goalie and current Vancouver Canucks goaltending development coach Curtis Sanford.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Sanford shares some great stories from a career that almost never started, and how a last-second opportunity with the Missouri River Otters a day after his junior career ended led to a 16-season pro career and stints with the St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks and Columbus Blue Jackets. Sanford also opens up about the transition from playing to coaching, with several great lessons from his move to the teaching side that apply at every level.
Weekly Gear Segment
presented by The Hockey Shop Source for SportsAll that, plus a trip back to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a deep drive into youth gear and the Bauer Prodigy GSX line.
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