InGoal Radio Episode 298 Michael DiPietro of the Providence (and Boston) Bruins
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Michael DiPietro, AHL All-Star goaltender for the Providence Bruins, deliberately avoids looking at his statistics until the season ends as a mental performance strategy. After being traded from the Vancouver Canucks, DiPietro rebuilt his career through the ECHL and a stint in Switzerland before emerging as one of the AHL's top goaltenders in 2024-25.
- Michael DiPietro intentionally avoids checking his statistics during the season as a mental game strategy, reviewing them only after the final game.
- DiPietro rebuilt his career after a difficult trade from Vancouver by playing in the ECHL and Switzerland before ascending to AHL All-Star status with Providence.
- Charlie Lindgren of the Washington Capitals offers specific technical advice on RVH anchor leg placement and depth management during penalty kills.
- Parents of goalies should hold themselves to the same mental and emotional standards they expect their goaltenders to follow.
- Bauer Pro Return sticks and equipment arrive at The Hockey Shop Source for Sports on April 11, offering pro-grade gear to the public.
Episode 298 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features AHL All Star Michael DiPietro of the Providence (and Boston) Bruins.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, DiPietro talks about bouncing back from a tough trade from the Vancouver Canucks team that drafted him to Boston, a journey that started with getting lost on the side of a mountain, to the ECHL and then over to Switzerland before bouncing back and beginning his climb to the top of the AHL this season. Of course, we can’t tell you how high DiPietro is in the AHL as the season winds down because he does not look at his statistics until the year ends, one of many mental game tips the likeable 25-year-old shares as part of this fascinating, can’t miss interview about his still-evolving career.
Parent Segment
presented by Stop It Goaltending U
In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop It Goaltending U the App, we talk about the importance of parents listening to — and living by — the same advice goalies often hear from InGoal.
Pro Reads
presented by Vizual EdgeWe also review this week’s Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which features Charlie Lindgren of the Washington Capitals with some great advice on RVH anchor leg placement and depth management while killing penalties.
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 fresh influx of Pro Return sticks and equipment from Bauer, which goes on sale on April 11.
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