InGoal Radio Episode 231 with Thomas Magnusson
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Sweden's Head of Goaltending Development Thomas Magnusson, also co-founder of Sweden Hockey Institute, argues that goalie coaches need to rethink practice plans in response to advances in scoring development that have left goalies playing catch-up. Magnusson was invited to present to the Toronto Maple Leafs on how workload directly affects goalie health and performance.
- Scoring development has outpaced goaltending development, leaving goalies in a reactive position that demands coaches rethink practice design.
- Thomas Magnusson presented to the Toronto Maple Leafs on how goalie workload directly impacts both health and on-ice performance.
- Ecological Dynamics principles from the Sport Movement Skill Conference offer applicable lessons for how goalie coaches structure learning environments.
- Henrik Lundqvist's influence on goaltending culture in Sweden is significant enough to shape how the country develops the position.
- The 2024 World Junior Championship coaches conference in Sweden includes an open goaltending stream plus tickets to the bronze, silver, and gold medal games.
Episode 231 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features the return of Thomas Magnusson, Sweden’s Head of Goaltending Development.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
The feature interviews, presented by Sense Arena, Magnusson, who is also co-founder and co-owner of Sweden Hockey Institute, catches us up on his seemingly never-ending journey to learn more about the position he loves, including journeys to the dark side of scoring development that has put the goalies in a position of playing catch up, and being invited to present to the Toronto Maple Leafs on how workload affects goalie health and performance. It’s another deep dive into the art and science of goaltending, including great insights into why (and how) goalie coaches may need to re-thinking practice plans, applicable lessons of Ecological Dynamics from a virtual Sport Movement Skill Conference, and the impact of soon-to-be Hall of Fame Henrik Lundqvist on goaltending in Sweden. Also, we talk about the upcoming coaches conference at the 2024 World Junior Championship in Sweden. Anyone with a strong interest in learning from and participating in the discussions at the goaltending stream of the conference are welcome to attend, which also include tickets to the bronze, silver and gold medal games of the tournament.
Weekly Gear Segment
presented by The Hockey Shop Source for SportsAll that, plus an in-person trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new CCM AXIS XF mask, with an innovative new 3D printed liner that improves comfort, protection and breathability.
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