InGoal Radio Episode 153 with Spencer Martin
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Vancouver Canucks goalie Spencer Martin explains Ian Clark's 3-stance system in detail, describing how the Canucks goaltending coach teaches different stance positions and how Martin has incorporated these changes in his game. Martin also revealed he received a Stanley Cup ring from his time on the Tampa Bay Lightning taxi squad the day before the interview.
- Spencer Martin breaks down Ian Clark's 3-stance goaltending system and how he has applied it during his time with the Vancouver Canucks.
- Martin spent time on the Tampa Bay Lightning taxi squad during their back-to-back Stanley Cup championship runs and unexpectedly received a Stanley Cup ring.
- Glove break terminology — 600, 590, and 580 breaks — affects how a goalie glove fits and closes on your hand, with Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner helping demonstrate the differences.
- The 600, 590, and 580 break designations have equivalent styles across different glove brands and models, making it possible to find your preferred feel regardless of manufacturer.
- Martin was called up from the Canucks taxi squad to the active roster within 12 hours of recording this interview, underlining the importance of staying prepared in a reserve role.
Episode 153 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a in-depth interview with Vancouver Canucks goalie Spencer Martin.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Martin shares his experiences on the Taxi Squad of the two-time Stanley Cup champion Tamp Bay Lightning, his surprise at receiving a Stanley Cup ring the day before this interview, and advice on keeping it safe for the rest of the road trip. Speaking of Taxi Squads, Martin got called up from the Canucks reserves to the main roster less than 12 hours after talking to us, an InGoal bump if we’ve ever seen one, and shared some of the changes he’s made this season with Vancouver, including a great breakdown of Ian Clark’s 3-stance system and how it works.
Weekly Gear Segment
presented by The Hockey Shop Source for SportsAll that, plus a return trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for an overview of glove breaks with help from Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner and Cam, who explains how the common 600, 590 and 580 terminology fits and feels on your hand, as well as identifying the equivalents breaks in other brands and models.
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