InGoal Radio Episode 278 with Eddie Lack and Doug Melvin
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On InGoal Radio Episode 278, retired NHL goalie Eddie Lack shares lessons learned from playing alongside Henrik Lundqvist, Roberto Luongo, Ryan Miller, Cory Schneider, and Jacob Markstrom. EBUG Douglas Melvin, who practiced with the Philadelphia Flyers at age 14, had Jacques Plante as a goalie coach, became a Green Beret, and is still playing at 65 in the ECHL.
- Eddie Lack transitioned from NHL goaltender to real estate professional in Arizona, crediting key lessons from elite teammates including Lundqvist, Luongo, and Markstrom.
- Doug Melvin skipped school at 14 to practice with the Philadelphia Flyers, later trained under Jacques Plante, served as a Green Beret, and continues playing ECHL practice goalie at age 65.
- Parents should avoid assigning blame to others when discussing game performance with young goalies, focusing instead on constructive reflection.
- Alex Lyon's Pro Reads session breaks down decision-making on short-side shots when backdoor pass options are present.
- Jake Allen called the new Brian's OPTIK 4 glove 'the best in the world,' making it a top piece of gear to watch this season.
Episode 278 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features two great guests: retired NHL goalie Eddie Lack and EBUG legend Douglas Melvin, who was a Philadelphia Flyers practice goalie at age 14 and now a 65-year-old EBUG in the ECHL.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Lack first brings us up to speed on the transition from NHL goalie to real estate star in Arizona, while also sharing key lessons from legendary former teammates like Henrik Lundqvist, Roberto Luongo, Ryan Miller, Cory Schneider and Jacob Markstrom. And in the can’t miss bonus interview, Melvin shares stories and lessons from 60 years stopping pucks, from those early days of missing classes to help the Flyers out at practice, to having Jacques Plante as a goalie coach at NHL camp, then a break to get a degree in accounting and become a green beret before returning to the position he loves and continuing as a practice goalie into his 60s, including two-a-day training camp skates this fall.
Parent Segment
presented by Stop It Goaltending U
In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we dig into the importance of not blaming others when we talk about what happened in a game with our young goalies.
Pro Reads
presented by Vizual EdgeWe also go over our Pro Reads video breakdown session with Alex Lyon and how to make hard decisions on short side shots with backdoor pass options. The Pro Reads segment is now presented by Vizual Edge.
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 closer look at the new Brian’s OPTIK 4 and a new glove that Jake Allen called the “best in the world.”
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