InGoal Radio Episode 184 with Dylan Garand
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Dylan Garand, World Junior Champion and CHL Goaltender of the Year, credits a personal writing process for helping him stay focused and learn from high-pressure moments, including the overtime gold-medal win over Finland. He also described training camp with the New York Rangers, where he faced Igor Shesterkin and received mentorship from legendary goalie coach Benoit Allaire.
- Garand uses a personal writing process after games and experiences to extract lessons and maintain a reference point during difficult stretches.
- Staying calm in the World Junior championship overtime against Finland required specific mental focus strategies Garand details in the episode.
- Facing Igor Shesterkin in Rangers training camp gave Garand firsthand insight into elite NHL goaltending before turning pro.
- Benoit Allaire, one of the most respected goalie coaches in hockey, offered Garand guidance during his Rangers camp experience.
- The Flex 5 stick line now includes a lighter, more durable option praised by Thatcher Demko, making it worth consideration for goaltenders.
Episode 184 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features World Junior Champion, CHL Goaltender of the year and New York Rangers prospect Dylan Garand.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Garand shares his experience during the gold-medal run, memories from a dramatic (to say the least) overtime win over Finland in the championships game, and the tricks and tips that he used to stay calm and focused in that stress-filled game and throughout the entire tournament. As he prepares to turn pro this fall, Garand also shares insights from his training camp experience with the New York Rangers last season, including what it’s like to step on the ice against Igor Shesterkin and learn from goalie coaching legend Benoit Allaire. He also takes us through the writing process he uses to make sure he’s always learning from each of those new experiences, and how it provides a great reference point even when things aren’t going as well.
Weekly Gear Segment
presented by The Hockey Shop Source for SportsAll that, plus our weekly plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at the highly anticipated Flex 5 stick line, with two options now available, including one that earned praise from Thatcher Demko for its improved durability despite being even lighter weight.
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