InGoal Radio Episode 152 with Mike Condon
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Former NHL goalie Mike Condon spoke with InGoal Radio about his decision to retire after persistent injury issues and his move into goaltending coaching at Northeastern University. Condon, a self-described student of the position, shared lessons from his own path to professional hockey that he now applies when developing young goalies — insights he says apply to goalies of all ages and their parents.
- Mike Condon retired from professional hockey after struggling with multiple injuries, a decision he describes as difficult but necessary.
- Condon transitioned into goaltending coaching at Northeastern University, working with young goalies pursuing professional careers.
- Being a student of the position — studying goaltending deeply and analytically — was central to Condon's path to the NHL and now shapes his coaching approach.
- Condon's experience offers lessons relevant to goalies at all levels, not just elite prospects, including guidance for goalie parents navigating player development.
- The episode covers Condon's full journey over the two and a half years since his first InGoal Radio appearance, providing a rare long-form update on a goalie's post-playing transition.
Episode 152 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fascinating interview with former NHL goalie Mike Condon.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Condon catches us up on the two and a half years since his equally informative last appearance on the show, including the tough decision to move on from playing after struggling with a number of injury issues and his transition to coaching at Northeastern University. A real student of the position, there are so many great lessons intertwined between Condon’s own unique path to pro and his new job now working with other young goalies hoping to do the same, including several that will resonate with goalies of all ages and abilities — and their parents.
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