InGoal Radio Episode 256 with Matt Davis
Please subscribe and leave a rating — it helps us reach more goalies!
Two-time NCAA Champion Matt Davis of the University of Denver posted a .956 save percentage overall and an elite .979 save percentage in the Frozen Four during his championship run. Davis credits mental management tools and technical development with DU goalie coach Ryan Massa for his performance on college hockey's biggest stage, including a specific technique for controlling rebounds without using the hands.
- Matt Davis posted a .979 save percentage in the Frozen Four, reflecting elite performance under maximum pressure at the NCAA championship.
- Davis used specific mental management tools to handle the spotlight on college hockey's biggest stage — an approach applicable to goalies at any competitive level.
- DU goalie coach Ryan Massa taught Davis a technique for controlling rebounds without using the hands, a technical skill that reduces second-chance opportunities.
- Finding the balance between motivating young goalies and over-pushing them is a real challenge — the Parents Segment explores how to encourage harder work without damaging a player's relationship with the game.
- The new Warrior Ritual M3 stick line is reviewed, giving goalies and gear-focused fans an equipment update to consider.
Episode 256 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a in-depth interview with two-time NCAA Champion Matt Davis from the University of Denver.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Davis takes us through the highlight — and one highlight reel save in particular — of a spectacular run up to and throughout the playoffs that included a .956 save percentage overall and a eye-popping .979 save percentage in the Frozen Four. Davis digs into the mental side of the game and tools he used to manage the spotlight on college hockey’s biggest stage, as well as his technical evolution with DU goalie coach Ryan Massa, including advice on controlling rebounds without using your hands.
Parent Segment
presented by Stop It Goaltending U
In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we talk about wanting your kids work harder, and finding a balance between proper motivation and pushing the wrong way.
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 the new Warrior Ritual M3 stick line.
Comments
Let's talk goaltending!
We welcome your contribution to the comments on this and all articles at InGoal. We ask that you keep it positive and appropriate for all — this is a community of goaltenders and we're here for each other! See our comment policy for more information.
You must be logged in to view and post comments.