Dryden McKay, the 2022 Hobey Baker Trophy winner, broke the NCAA shutout record while posting historic numbers for Minnesota State before signing with the AHL's Toronto Marlies. In his InGoal Radio interview, McKay details how he adapted his game as a smaller goaltender through junior and college hockey, sharing specific technical and mental insights that helped him become the top player in NCAA hockey.
- Dryden McKay broke the NCAA hockey shutout record during his historic final season at Minnesota State.
- Adapting as a smaller goaltender requires deliberate technical changes at each level — McKay explains specifically how he evolved through junior and college hockey.
- Signing with the AHL's Toronto Marlies marks McKay's transition to pro hockey after winning the Hobey Baker Award.
- True's new L20.2 goalie pad line features notable updates reviewed by the InGoal team alongside The Hockey Shop Source for Sports.
- McKay's insights on adjusting to higher levels of play are applicable for goaltenders of all ages and sizes.
Episode 168 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fantastic interview with Honey Baker Trophy Winner Dryden McKay.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense ArenaIn that feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, McKay goes into detail about the changes he’s made moving up through junior and college hockey, adapting as a smaller goaltender to eventually become the top player in NCAA Hockey this season, breaking the shutout record and posting “video game” numbers for Minnesota State this year. His season concluded by signing with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies as he embarks on his pro career. As so often happens with young goaltenders on the podcast, McKay shares so many great details and insights from his young career that we know goalies of all ages will find lots in this chat to enjoy and even add to their games.
Weekly Gear Segment
presented by The Hockey Shop Source for SportsAll that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports as body and Cam look at True’s new L20.2 line with some important new changes you’ll want to hear about.
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