InGoal Radio Episode 292 with Matt Zaba, Colorado Avalanche AHL Goalie Coach
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Matt Zaba, goalie coach of the AHL Colorado Eagles, played alongside Henrik Lundqvist and worked under renowned goalie coach Benoit Allaire before transitioning to coaching through the USHL and NCAA levels. He now combines his role in the Colorado Avalanche organization with private development work through the Mountain High Hockey Goalie Club.
- Matt Zaba drew on his experience playing with Henrik Lundqvist and working under Benoit Allaire to shape his coaching philosophy.
- Transitioning from pro player (including one NHL game) to goalie coach required stops in the USHL and NCAA before landing with the Colorado Avalanche organization.
- Running the Mountain High Hockey Goalie Club alongside his AHL role shows how top development coaches balance organizational and private goaltending work.
- Goalie parents should understand how scouting works at each level and avoid the common mistake of chasing scouts rather than letting performance speak.
- Joey Daccord's net play breakdown offers a pro-level example of how modern goalies think about positioning away from the crease.
Episode 292 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fun and informative conversation with Matt Zaba, goalie coach of AHL Colorado Eagles.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Zaba shares insights from his playing days, which included time (and 1 NHL game) with Henrik Lundqvist and Benoit Allaire before finishing up in Europe, as well as lessons from the transition to coaching, which includes time in the USHL and NCAA before taking the job with the Colorado Avalanche franchise, and his work on the private side with the Mountain High Hockey Goalie Club (and their entertaining social media accounts). Loaded with advice from all aspects of Zaba’s many experiences, this is a can’t miss interview.
Parent Segment
presented by Stop It Goaltending U
In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop It Goaltending U the App, we talk about scouts, why it’s important for goalie parents to understand how it works at various levels, and not chase them.
Pro Reads
presented by Vizual EdgeWe also review this week’s Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which features Joey Daccord of the Seattle Kraken with another excellent video breakdown session, this time talking net play.
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 Sportmask goalie mask lineup, from mid to high price points, and even an option for ringette.
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