InGoal Radio Episode 270 with Regina Pats Goaltending Coach Max Paddock
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Max Paddock was a Memorial Cup All-Star with the Regina Pats at age 17 before stepping away from hockey to play college volleyball and pursue a kinesiology degree. More than six years later, he returned to the Pats as their goaltending coach. His father Russ coaches volleyball at Brandon University, and his uncle John spent 30 years in the WHL, AHL, and NHL.
- Max Paddock starred for the Regina Pats at the Memorial Cup at age 17 before leaving hockey to play university volleyball, proving unconventional paths can still lead back to elite hockey roles.
- Paddock is completing his kinesiology degree while serving as goaltending coach for the Regina Pats, demonstrating how academic pursuits and coaching careers can run in parallel.
- His family background — a father coaching volleyball at Brandon University and an uncle with 30 years of WHL, AHL, and NHL experience — shaped his multi-sport athletic identity.
- Goalie parents can maximize their child's season by following a structured checklist of key preparation and support elements outlined in InGoal's free parent resource article.
- The True Catalyst 7X3 goalie gear line delivers pro-level features at roughly half the price, making it a strong option for goalies seeking professional performance on a budget.
Episode 269 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fascinating interview with Max Paddock, who went from Memorial Cup All Star at age 17, to playing college volleyball, and is now back in the CHL as a goaltending coach.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Paddock takes us through his unique path back to recently being named the Regina Pats goalie coach more than six years after starting for them at the Memorial Cup, including his break to play volleyball in university while working towards a kinesiology degree he will now finish while coaching. It’s a fascinating journey filled with valuable lessons for other goalies and coaches from an athlete whose family is deeply rooted in both sports — his father, Russ, on the volleyball side at Brandon University and his uncle John having spent 30 years coaching and managing in the WHL, AHL and NHL.
Parent Segment
presented by Stop It Goaltending U
In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we list all the important elements that will go into having your best season ever as a goalie parent. That segment is a look back at a more in-depth article at InGoal which is unlocked for all to enjoy without an InGoal subscription.
Weekly Gear Segment
presented by The Hockey Shop Source for SportsAnd in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the True Catalyst 7X3 line, which offers several pro-level features at half the price.
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