InGoal Radio Episode 187 with Chris Driedger
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Seattle Kraken goalie Chris Driedger tore his ACL in the gold medal game of the 2022 World Championships, an injury uncommon for goaltenders that is expected to keep him out until at least Christmas. Driedger credits work with a sports psychologist for helping him simplify his pre-game preparation, a change he says fueled a late-season surge with Seattle.
- Driedger tore his ACL in the gold medal game of the 2022 World Championships β a rare injury for goaltenders requiring at least six months of recovery.
- Working with a sports psychologist helped Driedger re-examine and simplify his pre-game routine, contributing to a late-season performance surge.
- Patience is the critical mental skill during ACL rehab, particularly for goalies unfamiliar with this type of lower-body injury.
- Driedger shares lessons from Seattle's difficult expansion season, offering perspective on competing and developing within a struggling franchise.
- Proper chest protector fitting β including common sizing mistakes goalies make β is covered in a gear segment with The Hockey Shop Source for Sports.
Episode 187 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a great conversation with Seattle Kraken goalie Chris Driedger as he continues his comeback from a torn ACL in the gold medal game of the World Championships back in May.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Driedger talks about the slow road back from an injury that isn’t common for goalies, and the importance of patience while going through a process expected to keep him out until at least Christmas. Driedger also shares some valuable lessons from his first season in Seattle, and an expansion franchise that struggled out of the gate, including how his work with a sports psychologist helped him re-examine his pre-game preparation and ultimately simplify that process as part of a late-season surge he hopes to carry over once he’s back.
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 how to properly fit your chest protector, including the most common mistakes goalies make picking a size.
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