InGoal Radio Episode 255 with Calvin Pickard
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Calvin Pickard played 23 games for the Edmonton Oilers after logging only 12 NHL appearances over the previous four seasons combined. In his InGoal Radio interview, Pickard explains how he managed the transition to a new team, stayed focused through low-shot and low-event games — a reality behind the Oilers — and kept his reflexes sharp by facing Connor McDavid in daily practice.
- Calvin Pickard successfully returned to the NHL after a four-year near-absence, playing 23 games for the Edmonton Oilers.
- Handling low-shot games and long stretches without action are specific challenges Oilers goalies must prepare for mentally and technically.
- Facing Connor McDavid in practice serves as a high-intensity sharpness tool that Pickard credits for staying ready.
- Maria Mountain of Goalie Training Pro advises on the appropriate age for goaltenders to begin structured off-ice training.
- Three new CCM kneepad options are reviewed, offering goalie gear buyers a current product comparison.
Episode 255 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an interview with Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Pickard shares some insights into an admittedly surprising return to the NHL this season with the Oilers, and how he was able to make it a successful 23-game run after only playing 12 NHL games over the previous four seasons combined. Pickard shares advice on everything from managing the transition to a new team, to handling long stretches with the play at the other end and low-shot games, two facts of life behind the Oilers, and how he stays sharp in practice facing Connor McDavid.
Parent Segment
presented by Stop It Goaltending U
In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we are joined by Maria Mountain of Goalie Training Pro for some advice on what age to start off-ice training.
Weekly Gear Segment
presented by The Hockey Shop Source for SportsAll that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports to look at 3 new CCM kneepad options.
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