InGoal Radio Episode 285 with Raygan Kirk of the Toronto Sceptres
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Raygan Kirk, NCAA championship MVP with Ohio State University and PWHL rookie with the Toronto Sceptres, describes how she manages pressure in high-stakes situations — including a 1-0 NCAA title game and her first PWHL win. Kirk also backstopped Canada to gold as MVP of the 2019 IIHF U-18 World Championships, giving her a depth of big-game experience rare for a first-year professional.
- Raygan Kirk won the 2024 NCAA championship with Ohio State University in a 1-0 game, earning MVP honors, and shares her mental approach to handling pressure in low-scoring, high-stakes situations.
- Kirk was named MVP of the 2019 IIHF U-18 World Championships after backstopping Canada to gold, a formative big-game experience she draws on in her PWHL rookie season.
- Charlie Lindgren of the Washington Capitals offers specific technical advice on power play scans and proper reverse-VH execution in the Pro Reads segment.
- The gear segment provides a detailed breakdown of goalie glove break styles, comparing how models from different brands close and feel.
- The Parents Segment addresses how to respond when referees appear to be inadequately protecting a goaltender during play.
Episode 285 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports,features PWHL rookie and recent NCAA championship MVP Raygan Kirk.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Kirk shares her experiences and advice on how to handle pressure during a 1-0 NCAA championship victory with Ohio State University last season and in her first season with the Toronto Sceptres this season, including her first PWHL win 2 days before we sat down to record the interview. Kirk, who also backstopped Canada to gold, as MVP of the 2019 IIHF U-18 World Championships, has lots of great stories and tips from a career that is just getting started professionally but already full of big wins and moments.
Parent Segment
presented by Stop It Goaltending U
In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we discuss what to do when it feels like the referees aren’t doing enough to protect your child in the net.
Pro Reads
presented by Vizual EdgeWe also review this week’s Pro Reads, which is presented by Vizual Edge, featuring Charlie Lindgren of the Washington Capitals, who has advice on power play scans and proper reverse-VH execution.
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 deep dive into glove breaks, comparing how various models from different brands close and feel.
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