InGoal Radio Episode 179 with Eric Comrie
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Eric Comrie credits a sports psychologist and Jets goalie coach Wade Flaherty for his breakout 2022-23 season, which included a career-high .920 save percentage in 19 games with Winnipeg. Comrie explains that their work together specifically helped him manage extended gaps between starts — some lasting over a month — which is a challenge unique to backup goaltenders.
- Comrie posted a career-high .920 save percentage in 19 games with the Jets in 2022-23, marking a clear breakout season.
- Working with a sports psychologist was a key factor in Comrie's improved performance, helping him stay mentally ready through gaps of 30+ days between starts.
- Jets goalie coach Wade Flaherty played an active role alongside the sports psychologist in managing Comrie's readiness during long stretches of inactivity.
- Comrie signed with the Buffalo Sabres in free agency, ending his nine-year association with the Winnipeg organization dating back to his draft.
- The CCM AXIS 2.9 gear line offers goaltenders pro-level features at a second price point, available exclusively through Source for Sports retailers.
Episode 178 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features features new Buffalo Sabres goalie Eric Comrie.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Comrie shares his experiences as part of the free agency goalie carousel, what led to his decision to sign with the Sabres and what it’s going to be like starting training camp with a team other than the Winnipeg Jets for the first time since he was drafted nine years ago. Comrie also shares some of the secrets behind a breakout last season that included a .920 save percentage in 19 games with the Jets, a career high, including the specifics of how his work with a sports psychologist contributed to his success and, along with Jets goalie coach Wade Flaherty, helped him manage several long breaks (some over a month) between starts.
Weekly Gear Segment
presented by The Hockey Shop Source for SportsAll that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new CCM AXIS 2.9 line, a second price point option with some pro-level features available only through Source for Sports.
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