InGoal Radio Episode 196 with Scott Murray
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Scott Murray, goaltending coach for the Stanley Cup-winning Washington Capitals, learned his craft under legendary coach Mitch Korn before moving up from the AHL's Hershey Bears to the NHL. Murray credits effective communication as a key to coaching success, and gained firsthand experience working with Vezina Trophy winner Braden Holtby during his development as an NHL goaltending coach.
- Scott Murray transitioned into goaltending coaching after completing a teaching career, developing his craft under Mitch Korn with the Washington Capitals organization.
- Murray began his NHL coaching career in Hershey with the AHL affiliate before earning a role with the Capitals, eventually helping the team win the Stanley Cup.
- Effective communication with athletes is identified as one of the most important skills for goaltending coaches at any level.
- Mitch Korn is credited as a foundational mentor for Murray, with both Murray and InGoal Magazine advocating for Korn's induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
- Working with Vezina Trophy winner Braden Holtby provided Murray with critical experience navigating the demands of coaching elite NHL goaltenders.
Episode 196 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Scott Murray, Stanley Cup winning Goaltending Coach of the Washington Capitals.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, the Stanley Cup winner shares his development as a goaltender and later after completing his teaching career, transitioning into a coaching career. He talks with Kevin Woodley about some of the keys to being an effective coach and communicating with athletes and learning his craft with Mitch Korn in Washington – a coach Murray (and InGoal) feels deserves a spot in the Hall of Fame. Murray talks about working first in Hershey in the AHL and later getting comfortable in the NHL – including what it’s like to work as a young coach with Vezina Trophy winner Braden Holtby.
Weekly Gear Segment
presented by The Hockey Shop Source for SportsAll that, plus Woody and Cam at the new location of The Hockey Shop Source for Sports (now in Langley) look at Warrior’s latest innovation in stick technology with the M2i which features a unique shaft geometry that helps you “grip it and rip it!”
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