InGoal Radio Episode 319 with Swedish goalie coach Maciej Szwoch
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Swedish goalie coach Maciej Szwoch conducted a study analyzing 322 goalies affiliated with NHL organizations between 2015 and 2025, evaluating draft success by comparing invested value with actual return measured in games played and trade value. His research also examined geographic and organizational trends in how NHL teams select and develop goaltenders, offering one of the most data-driven looks at goalie drafting yet published.
- Maciej Szwoch studied 322 NHL-affiliated goalies from 2015–2025, measuring draft success by comparing invested value against return in games played and trade value.
- Geographic and organizational trends in goalie selection and development vary significantly across NHL teams, according to Szwoch's research findings.
- Hutch's top-10 tips for goalie parents concludes with numbers 6 through 10, offering actionable advice for supporting young goaltenders this season.
- Pro Reads segment features Devin Cooley analyzing stance against a rush and skate-or-slide decisions on a lateral pass.
- The True L87 7X offers pro-level features at a lower price point with a vintage aesthetic, reviewed this week at The Hockey Shop Source for Sports.
Episode 319 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features the return of Swedish goalie coach Maciej Szwoch and a deep dive into his research attempting to measure success when it comes to drafting and developing goalies into the NHL.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, who last joined us after helping Farjestad win the Swedish Hockey League championship, walks us through his study exploring the drafting and development of goaltenders into the NHL between 2015 and 2025. He explains how he used data from 322 goalies affiliated with NHL organizations to evaluate draft success by comparing invested value with actual return, measured in games played and trade value, while also investigating geographic and organizational trends in selection and development.
Parent Segment
presented by Stop It Goaltending U
In this week’s Parent Segment, presented by Stop It Goaltending U the App, we wrap up Hutch’s top-10 ways to ensure this is your best season as a goalie parent with #s 6 through 10.
Pro Reads
presented by Vizual EdgeWe also review this week’s Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which features Devin Cooley breaking down stance against a rush, as well as a skate-or-slide decisions on a lateral pass.
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 the True L87 7X, a lower price point option with pro features and sweet vintage style.
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