InGoal Radio Episode 297 Matt Weninger, WHL Goalie Coach and Goalie Manager for Hockey Alberta.
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Matt Wenninger, goalie coach for the Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) and goalie manager for Hockey Alberta, explains how Hockey Alberta became a Canadian leader in goalie development by building a multi-tiered program that includes coaching mentorships at the grassroots level and elite development camps. Wenninger also details his own path from NCAA hockey player to professional goalie coaching.
- Hockey Alberta has built one of Canada's most comprehensive goalie development programs, spanning grassroots coaching mentorships through to elite-level camps.
- Matt Wenninger's path from NCAA hockey player to WHL goalie coach illustrates that the route to professional goalie coaching is often multi-pronged and non-linear.
- Provincial hockey bodies can play a significant leadership role in goalie development when they invest in structured, tiered programs rather than one-off events.
- Alex Lyon's low lateral positioning in 6-on-5 situations is broken down as a teachable Pro Read, demonstrating advanced shot-blocking technique at the NHL level.
- The CCM EFLEX 7 Customizer offers new options for goalie gear personalization, reviewed alongside summer training tools recommended by the InGoal crew.
Episode 297 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an informative interview with Matt Wenninger, goalie coach for the Moose Jaw Warriors of the Western Hockey League and goalie manager for Hockey Alberta.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Wenninger shares some great insights into his transition from playing NCAA hockey to goalie coaching and an often multi-pronged path to working in the WHL. He also provides a lot of great lessons from his work with Hockey Alberta, and how the provincial body has become a leader in Canada with a goalie development program that works from the grassroots with coaching mentorships right up to elite camps and programs.
Parent Segment
presented by Stop It Goaltending U
In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop It Goaltending U the App, the InGoal crew conducts a draft of the various tools they’d “put in their bag” to ensure a great summer or training.
Pro Reads
presented by Vizual EdgeWe also review this week’s Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which features Alex Lyon of the Detroit Red Wings and another great video breakdown, this time looking at low laterals 6-on-5.
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 look at the CCM EFLEX 7 Customizer, sharing insights into what’s new with the gear and the customizer itself.
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