Curtis McElhinney, a two-time Stanley Cup Champion with the Tampa Bay Lightning, spoke on InGoal Radio about his 16-year pro career, including recovering from a broken pelvis and his experience working alongside Andrei Vasilevskiy. McElhinney credited key goaltending coaches for shaping his development and offered a rare insider perspective on what it's like to back up one of the NHL's elite starters.
- McElhinney recovered from a broken pelvis during his professional career, highlighting the physical demands NHL goaltenders face over a long career.
- Working alongside Andrei Vasilevskiy gave McElhinney a front-row seat to one of the NHL's elite goaltenders, an experience he reflects on in depth.
- Specific goaltending coaches were credited by McElhinney as major influences on his development across his 16-year pro career.
- McElhinney won back-to-back Stanley Cup Championships with the Tampa Bay Lightning before moving into retirement.
- The episode also reviews Warrior's Ritual X3 E+ and E Senior chest and arm protectors, Warrior's second price point units for goalies.
Episode 144 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features recently retired 2X Stanley Cup Champion Curtis McElhinney.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense ArenaIn the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, McElhinney talks about moving into retirement ad his 16-year pro career. The coaches who had an influence on his game the rigours of the pro game – including coming back from a broken pelvis, his two Championships with Tampa and what it’s like to have a front row seat working with Andrei Vasilevskiy, and much more.
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 Warrior’s second price point chest and arm protectors the Ritual X3 E+ and E Senior units.
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