InGoal Radio Episode 157 with Buffalo Sabres Goalie Development Coach Seamus Kotyk
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Buffalo Sabres goalie development coach Seamus Kotyk oversees goalies at multiple levels, from the AHL's Rochester Americans to unsigned prospects in college and junior hockey. He rose through the ranks as a goalie coach and assistant coach in the OHL before landing his NHL role. In this interview, Kotyk explains exactly what scouts look for in young goaltenders and how aspiring coaches can build a similar career path.
- Seamus Kotyk's role with the Buffalo Sabres covers multiple levels, including the AHL's Rochester Americans, college prospects, and junior players not yet under contract.
- Kotyk built his path to the NHL through playing in junior, minor pro, and Europe, then coaching as a goalie coach and assistant coach in the Ontario Hockey League.
- Aspiring young goalies can learn what NHL scouts specifically look for when evaluating goaltender prospects at the junior and college levels.
- Coaches hoping to reach the NHL level get a detailed roadmap of the steps Kotyk took to advance from junior hockey staff to a professional development role.
- The episode also reviews the new Warrior Ritual neck protector, described as the closest retail equivalent to the pro-favourite Maltese model, with hands-on stress testing.
Episode 157 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Buffalo Sabres goalie development coach Seamus Kotyk.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interviews, presented by Sense Arena, Kotyk provides a glimpse into a multi-dimensional role with the Sabres that includes everything from coaching the goalies playing for their American Hockey League affiliate, the Rochester Americans, to checking in on prospects in the lower levels, including some still unsigned and playing in college or junior, as well as scouting duties. Kotyk also shares some great insights into his path to the NHL, from his playing days in junior, minor pro and Europe, to working as a goalie coach and assistant coach in the Ontario Hockey League before getting the job in Buffalo. Add in some laughs over a unique between-periods ritual from his playing days, and this is another can’t miss interview loaded with great advice for both aspiring young goalies wondering what a scout is looking for, and coaches hoping to follow his path.
Weekly Gear Segment
presented by The Hockey Shop Source for SportsAll that, plus a return trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a(nother) look at the new Warrior Ritual neck protector, which is finally in stock and the closest thing we’ve seen at retail to the old pro-favourite Maltese model, but this time we add a Jackass element to the testing process with Cam. Sledgehammers anyone?
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