InGoal Radio Episode 249 with Scott Wedgewood
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Dallas Stars goalie Scott Wedgewood recommends 'head checks' — deliberately looking off the puck — as a key situational awareness skill for goalies, explaining when to do it and exactly what to look for. He also provides specific hydration strategies to prevent excessive weight loss and post-game fatigue, drawing on his experience as Jake Oettinger's backup in Dallas.
- Practice 'head checks' (looking off the puck) deliberately — Wedgewood breaks down the specific timing and cues goalies should use to build situational awareness.
- Proper hydration strategy prevents excessive weight loss and post-game fatigue, according to Wedgewood's personal NHL-level routine.
- Being a quality goalie partner involves specific habits and communication, illustrated through Wedgewood's role alongside Jake Oettinger with the Dallas Stars.
- Spring hockey is not automatically the right choice for young goalies — hockey families should weigh key factors before committing to off-season leagues.
- Certified cat eye cage options are expanding, with certain goalie coaches now directing students to specific models available at The Hockey Shop Source for Sports.
Episode 249 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features the informative return of Dallas Stars goalie Scott Wedgewood.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interviews presented by NHL Sense Arena Wedgewood shares invaluable advice on everything from being a good goalie partner (in his case to Jake Oettinger), the importance of looking off the puck, or “head checks,” when to do it and what specifically to look for, as well as invaluable hydration tips to help you avoid excessive weight loss and post game fatigue. Much like his first appearance two summers ago, Wedgewood is an open book as he digs into the details that matter to goalies everywhere in an informative and entertaining manner.
Parent Segment
presented by Stop It Goaltending U
In our Parents Segment, presented by GDI USA, we discuss a big question faced by hockey families at this time of year: “Should my goalie play Spring Hockey?”
Weekly Gear Segment
presented by The Hockey Shop Source for SportsAll that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at an increasing list of certified cat eye cage options, including some that a few goalie coaches are sending their students in specifically to buy.
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