InGoal Radio Episode 288 with former long-time Dallas Stars goalie coach Mike Valley
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On InGoal Radio Episode 288, former Dallas Stars goalie coach Mike Valley discusses his book The Power Within III, co-authored with Justin Goldman of The Goalie Guild, sharing stories from Tim Thomas testing new skates mid-Stanley Cup playoff run, Mitch Korn working with Dominik Hasek, and insights from Bill Ranford, Sean Burke, Brian Elliott, and Jeremy Swayman.
- Mike Valley reveals Tim Thomas invited multiple equipment companies to test new skates three games into his Stanley Cup Championship playoff run, a story featured in The Power Within III.
- Mitch Korn's coaching relationship with Dominik Hasek is explored in depth, offering rare insight into one of hockey's greatest goalie-coach partnerships.
- AHL All-Star Devon Levi of the Buffalo Sabres shares specific advice on when to use paddle down, covered in the episode's Pro Reads segment.
- The episode provides practical warm-up drills designed for minor hockey's limited ice time, helping goalies and teammates get ready quickly and effectively.
- Vaughn's new VX1 goalie pants feature subtle but meaningful improvements over an already popular model worn by NHL goalies.
Episode 288 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features ex-NHL goalie former long-time Dallas Stars goalie coach Mike Valley.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Valley walks us through highlights of his latest book, The Power Within III, co-authored with Justin Goldman of The Goalie Guild, sharing anecdotes and highlights from his interviews with a wide range of goalies and goalie coaches. From Tim Thomas inviting multiple equipment companies to bring him new skates to test three games into his Stanley Cup Championship playoff run, to Mitch Korn working with Dominik Hasek and stories from Bill Ranford, Sean Burke, Brian Elliott, Thomas Magnusson, Alfie Michaud, Jeremy Swayman and Hannu Nykvist, the interview is loaded with great advice and insights.
Parent Segment
presented by Stop It Goaltending U
In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we talk about drills that can help goalies — and their teammates — get warmed up properly and quickly with a focus on minor hockey where warm up time on ice is so limited.
Pro Reads
presented by Vizual EdgeWe also review this week’s Pro Reads, which is presented by Vizual Edge, featuring freshly minted AHL All Star Devon Levi of the Buffalo Sabres with some great advice on when to use paddle down.
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 new Vaughn VX1 pants and subtle improvements on an already popular pant among NHL goalies.
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