InGoal Radio Episode 317 with Cody Porter
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Vancouver-born goalie Cody Porter, 27, has played for 22 teams across 13 leagues in 8 countries over a junior and professional career spanning Europe and North America. Porter highlights key differences between goalie coaching philosophies in North America, Finland, and Sweden, and describes training in summer skates alongside top NHL prospects including Conor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini.
- Cody Porter's career spans 22 teams, 13 leagues, and 8 countries, offering rare insight into how goaltending development differs across hockey cultures.
- Goalie coaching philosophies vary significantly between North America, Finland, and Sweden — Porter breaks down what each region emphasizes differently.
- Training alongside elite prospects like Conor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini in summer skates presents unique high-danger, wide-open-look challenges for goaltenders.
- Charlie Lindgren's Pro Reads segment breaks down how to manage a 2-on-0, a situation relevant to goalies at every level from beer league to the NHL.
- The first five of ten goalie parenting tips are covered in the Parent Segment, offering actionable advice for families heading into a new season.
Episode 317 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Cody Porter, a Vancouver native who has spent the last five seasons in Europe.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Porter walks us through the highs and lows of a junior and professional career that has featured 22 teams in 13 leagues in eight countries, and some incredibly valuable lessons on and off the ice. The 27-year-old shares insights from — and the differences between — working with goalie coaches in North America, Finland and Sweden, as well as how he approaches summer skates featuring wide open looks for No.1 NHL Draft picks like Conor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini among several high-end players and prospects.
Parent Segment
presented by Stop It Goaltending U
In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop It Goaltending U the App, we dig into the first five of 10 ways to ensure you have your best season as a goalie parent.
Pro Reads
presented by Vizual EdgeWe also review this week’s Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which features Charlie Lindgren breaking down video and sharing keys to managing something familiar to beer leaguers: a 2-on-0.
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 closer look at Brian’s Optik X4, their second price point option off the rack in time for this season.
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