InGoal Radio Episode 155 with Jean-Sébastien Giguère
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Jean-Sébastien Giguère revealed on InGoal Radio that he played overtime in the playoffs with an IV catheter still in his arm due to severe hydration challenges. He credits goaltending coach François Allaire — who he believes deserves Hockey Hall of Fame induction — with shaping key technical and equipment-specific focal points throughout his 17-year NHL career.
- Giguère traced his path to goaltending back to being the youngest of five siblings and being inspired by Patrick Roy at age 7, later receiving a stick from Roy at age 12 and eventually playing for him with the Colorado Avalanche.
- François Allaire's coaching was central to Giguère's development, with specific on-ice and equipment-focused work that Giguère and host David Hutchison agree merits Hockey Hall of Fame recognition.
- Giguère's hydration issues were severe enough that he played playoff overtime periods with an IV catheter still inserted in his arm.
- Giguère describes what it was like sharing a crease with Ilya Bryzgalov as a goaltending partner during his NHL career.
- Giguère offers detailed advice for goalie parents and coaches at all levels, including guidance on choosing the right paddle length and how sizing varies across different stick manufacturers.
Episode 155 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a lengthy interview with Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe Trophy winner Jean-Sébastien Giguère.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Giguère digs into the roots of his 17-year NHL career, from ending up in net as the youngest of five siblings, to being inspired by Patrick Roy at age 7, meeting him and getting a special stick at age 12, and playing for him with the Colorado Avalanche in his final two NHL seasons. Giguère also goes in depth on his relationship with goaltending coach François Allaire, who we agreed should be in the Hockey Hall of Fame, including some of their specific focal points on the ice and with equipment; talks about his challenges with hydration and how it led to playing overtime in the playoffs with an IV catheter still in his arm; what Ilya Bryzgalov was like as a playing partner; and what it’s like now to be a goalie parent, with plenty of advice for others. Giguère is open and insightful, with great stories and advice for goalies — and parents and goalie coaches — at every level, in this can’t miss interview with a true students of the position.
Weekly Gear Segment
presented by The Hockey Shop Source for SportsAll that, plus a return trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for some one-on-one advice on how to choose the right paddle length and how it varies on sticks from different manufacturers.
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