InGoal Radio Episode 271 with Clay Stevenson
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Washington Capitals goaltending prospect Clay Stevenson chose to sign with the organization despite knowing he'd start in the ECHL, passing on teams offering immediate AHL spots and perks like lunch with a Hall of Fame goalie. He went on to win back-to-back Calder Cups with the AHL's Hershey Bears, crediting a wide range of new coaches and voices for his continued development on and off the ice.
- Stevenson chose the Capitals over teams offering AHL contracts and recruiting incentives, betting on long-term development over immediate opportunity.
- Winning back-to-back Calder Cups with the Hershey Bears provided Stevenson with championship experience and key lessons about pro goaltending.
- Working with a variety of new coaches and voices accelerated Stevenson's growth both on and off the ice as a professional.
- Sport psychologist Luciano Sommerville offers specific breathing exercises to help hockey parents manage anxiety at the rink and beyond.
- CCM's new custom AXIS XF mask features a 3D scanning process and 3D-printed liner, offering goaltenders a personalized fit and protection option.
Episode 271 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Washington Capitals puck-stopping prospect Clay Stevenson.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Stevenson brings us up to speed on his first couple of years since turning pro and signing as a free agent out of college (and last talking to the InGoal Radio Podcast), a process that led him to the Capitals despite knowing he’d start in the ECHL while other teams were offering an AHL spot (and recruiting incentives like lunch with a Hall of Fame goalie). He shares lessons and insights from winning back-to-back Calder Cups as AHL champions with the Hershey Bears, and how his game has continued to develop on and off the ice after working and playing with a wide range of new voices.
Parent Segment
presented by Stop It Goaltending U
In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we check in with sport psychologist Luciano Sommerville for advice on managing parent anxiety, including some breathing exercises that can be helpful at the rink, in the workplace, or anywhere really.
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 to learn about CCM’s new custom AXIS XF mask options, including the scanning process, and its 3D-printed liner.
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