InGoal Radio Episode 201 with Thomas Milic
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Thomas Milic credits his effective use of an overlap technique — one he initially disliked but learned in part through InGoal Premium — as a key part of his technical progression leading into the World Junior Championship. He also shares how he managed the pressure of gold-medal moments by embracing stress and actively instilling confidence in teammates, while addressing the misconception that being a 6-foot goalie is a limitation at the NHL level.
- Milic used an overlap technique he initially disliked, learned through InGoal Premium, to strong effect at the World Junior Championship.
- Embracing stress rather than avoiding it was central to Milic's approach during pressure-packed moments in the gold-medal run with Canada.
- Milic actively worked to instill confidence in teammates as a leadership strategy during the tournament.
- At 6 feet tall, Milic challenges the misconception that size is a disqualifying factor for NHL goalies, despite being passed over in two drafts.
- Goalie mask maintenance tips from The Hockey Shop Source for Sports cover how to extend mask life, reduce odor, and maintain safety.
Episode 201 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fantastic interview with World Junior Championship gold-medal winner Thomas Milic.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Milic shares some behind-the-scenes insights into that memorable championship run with Canada, including some great advice on how to embrace the stress of some incredibly pressure-packed moments and instil confidence in your teammates. Milic also talked about his technical and tactical progression leading up to this moment, including his impressive use of an overlap technique he didn’t really love at first but learned in part through InGoal Premium and used so effectively in the tournament. And yes, we talk about size and the misconceptions that come with being a 6-foot goalie, and how he manages it so well even if NHL teams used it as a reason to pass him over in his first two NHL Draft, a mistake that seems unlikely to be repeated this summer.
Weekly Gear Segment
presented by The Hockey Shop Source for SportsAll that, plus a trip to the new location of The Hockey Shop Source for Sports (now in Langley) for some valuable insights — and necessary parts — to help breathe new life into your mask and make sure it lasts longer (and stinks less) while still keeping you safe.
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