Kendra Woodland graduated from the University of New Brunswick in 2024 with a .941 career save percentage and three USports championships, then spent a full season without a professional contract before earning a spot on the PWHL Ottawa Charge via training camp tryout. Woodland has cited time spent with hockey pioneer Manon Rheaume in her hometown as one of her key influences during her development as a goaltender.
- Kendra Woodland posted a .941 career save percentage and won three championships during her USports career at the University of New Brunswick before turning pro.
- Woodland went a full season without a professional contract after graduating in 2024, then earned her PWHL Ottawa Charge roster spot through a training camp tryout.
- Manon Rheaume was a personal influence on Woodland's development, having spent time with her in Woodland's hometown.
- Cam Talbot breaks down breakaway keys, explaining why more shooters are targeting the 'triangle' and how goalies can adjust their positioning to counter it.
- Five New Year's resolutions for goalie parents are outlined, offering actionable guidance on supporting young goaltenders more effectively.
Episode 334 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a a fantastic interview with Kendra Woodland of the PWHL Ottawa Charge.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense ArenaIn the feature interview appropriately presented by NHL Sense Arena, Woodland shares insights into a tough year between graduating from the University of New Brunswick in 2024 after an exceptional USports career that included a .941 career save percentage and three championships, and going a full season before making the Charge on a training camp tryout this season. It’s a journey filled with great insights on how she managed that time, how her career and game have evolved, and some of the influences and inspirations along the way, including time with Manon Rheaume in her hometown.
Parent Segment
presented by Stop It Goaltending UIn the Parent Segment, presented by Stop it Goaltending U the App, Hutch goes over 5 New Years resolutions for goalie parents – and asks what yours will be.
Pro Reads
presented by Vizual EdgeWe also review this week’s Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which features Vizual Edge user Cam Talbot walking us through breakaway keys, including why more shooters are aiming for the “triangle” and what you can do to combat it.
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 youth line options from True for associations or young goalies ready to move into their own gear.
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