InGoal Radio Episode 237 with Casey DeSmith
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Casey DeSmith revealed that Carey Price left him a private note during his brief time with the Montreal Canadiens, a moment he described as deeply meaningful. DeSmith also discussed the challenge of joining Vancouver after training camp had already started, adapting to goalie coach Ian Clark's methods while protecting his personal technical foundations. He shared his philosophy on staying game-ready as a backup goaltender, developed during his years in Pittsburgh.
- Joining a team mid-camp creates a steep learning curve; DeSmith explains how he balanced absorbing Ian Clark's system with protecting his own technical foundations.
- Carey Price left DeSmith a secret personal note during his short stint with the Montreal Canadiens, making the experience unexpectedly meaningful.
- DeSmith and his father share a deep connection over Ken Dryden, which added emotional weight to his time in Montreal.
- Playing limited minutes as a backup requires a deliberate mental and physical routine; DeSmith outlines lessons learned from his years backing up in Pittsburgh.
- InGoal visits The Hockey Shop Source for Sports to examine the new Brian's ICONIK pads and gloves, with Cam coining the term 'hybrid-y' to describe their design.
Episode 237 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a multi-part sit down with Vancouver Canucks goalie Casey Desmith.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In that feature interviews presented by NHL Sense Arena, DeSmith shares some great insights into his learning curve since coming to the Canucks after training camp had already started and some of the adjustments under new goalie coach Ian Clark, as well as the importance of finding a balance between trying new things and sticking to your personal foundations with a new team. DeSmith talks about what made his very short time with the Montreal Canadiens so special, including a secret note from Carey Price and a shared love with his dad for Ken Dryden, as well as his time in Pittsburgh and the secrets to playing well even when you don’t play a lot.
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 Brian’s ICONIK pads and gloves, and the creation of a new word from Cam: “Hybrid-y”
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