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InGoal Radio Episode 236 with Brian Hayward and Dusty Nickel

InGoal Radio Episode 236 with Brian Hayward and Dusty Nickel

Hosted by Daren Millard

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Brian Hayward, Patrick Roy's goalie partner in Montreal, discusses working under coach Francois Allaire as Allaire and Roy defined the modern butterfly style. Calgary Flames EBUG Dusty Nickel describes dressing against the defending Stanley Cup Champion Vegas Golden Knights, where starter Dan Vladar was rocked by a crease collision just two minutes in, leaving Nickel moments away from entering the game.

Key Takeaways
  • Brian Hayward witnessed firsthand how Francois Allaire and Patrick Roy developed and defined the modern butterfly style while Hayward was Roy's goalie partner in Montreal.
  • Dusty Nickel's experience as a Calgary Flames EBUG included nearly entering a game after Dan Vladar was injured in a collision just two minutes into a game against the Vegas Golden Knights.
  • Emergency Backup Goalies dress for NHL games but must be prepared to play against elite competition with almost no warning, as Nickel's near-entry situation against the defending champions illustrates.
  • The Trinity padded inner glove from the makers of Paddle Wedge is designed to reduce hand stingers during games and long practice sessions, making it a practical option for goalies at any level.
  • NHL practice goalies and EBUGs occupy a unique behind-the-scenes role that combines daily professional practice sessions with the ever-present possibility of sudden game action.

Episode 236 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, comes to us with two feature interviews this week.

Feature Interview

presented by NHL Sense Arena
NHL Sense Arena

Former NHL Goaltender and current Anaheim Ducks Broadcaster Brian Hayward chats with Kevin Woodley, while David Hutchison is joined by Calgary Flames EBUG Dusty Nickel, who recently dressed in a game vs. The Vegas Golden Knights. Both feature interviews are presented by NHL Sense Arena. Hayward first discusses the evolution of the game in goal, including his experience as Patrick Roy’s goalie partner in Montreal. Working under legendary coach Francois Allaire, Hayward was there as Allaire and Roy worked to define the modern butterfly style. Nickel then gives us a behind the scenes look at being an NHL practice goalie and Emergency Backup Goaltender and shares the full experience of dressing for a recent game where, only two minutes in against the defending Stanley Cup Champions, it looked like he was going to have to takeover from Flames starter Dan Vladar who had been rocked by a collision in his crease.

Weekly Gear Segment

presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports

All that, plus an in-person trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new Trinity padded inner glove from the makers of Paddle Wedge. This glove could make the perfect gift for the goalie in your life who is dealing with stingers in games or long practice sessions.

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