InGoal Radio Episode 151 with Stuart Skinner
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Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner posted a .916 save percentage through his first 10 games of the 2021-22 season after using his first NHL win in January 2021 as a wake-up call. Skinner credits veteran Mike Smith's influence for helping him refocus and return NHL-ready, all while managing the emotional weight of playing for the team he grew up watching with his 8 brothers and sisters.
- Stuart Skinner posted a .916 save percentage through 10 NHL games in 2021-22, proving he belonged at the NHL level after intensive offseason work.
- After winning his first NHL start in January 2021, Skinner immediately recognized how much development he still needed and shifted his focus accordingly.
- Veteran Oilers goalie Mike Smith played a significant mentorship role in Skinner's growth and readiness to stick in the NHL.
- Skinner scrambled through flight delays and a 2.5-hour car ride from LA to Bakersfield, arriving 15 minutes before game time — then backstopped a win for the AHL affiliate.
- Playing for the Oilers carries deep personal meaning for Skinner, who grew up in Edmonton watching 'Game Night' on TV with his 8 siblings.
Episode 151 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an in-depth interview with Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Skinner shares some great stories from a crazy couple of days that saw him scramble from the Oilers to their AHL affiliate the day before chatting with InGoal, including flight delays, a 2.5 hour car ride from Los Angeles to Bakersfield that got him to the rink 15 minutes before he needed to be on the ice … to backstop a win, of course. It’s all part of a whirlwind 2021 that saw Skinner win his first NHL start for his hometown Oilers way back in January only to realize immediately after how much work he had to do to become an NHL regular. Skinner did that work, and returned this season ready to show he belongs in the NHL, which he did with a .916 save percentage through 10 games this season. The 23-year-old takes us through that journey, how his focus shifted after that initial win, the influence of veteran Mike Smith. and what it’s like playing for the team you grew up watching, gathering around the TV for “Game Night” with 8 brothers and sisters, and managing the emotions of finally getting to play in front of them this season.
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