Bruno-Pierre Guillemette: Montreal Victoire Goalie Coach & PWHL Champion
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Montreal Victoire goaltending coach Bruno-Pierre Guillemette left hockey at age 13 to pursue high-level golf, only rediscovering the goalie position years later while working at a sporting goods store. He largely self-taught his coaching craft while working his way up through youth hockey before eventually reaching the professional ranks with the PWHL's Montreal Victoire, where he helped guide Ann-Renée Desbiens and the team to a Walter Cup championship.
- Guillemette switched from goaltending to competitive golf at age 13, then rediscovered the position while working at a sporting goods store roughly a decade later.
- Managing a three-goalie rotation requires adapting to each goalie's unique skillsets and individual preferences, not applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
- Working closely with Ann-Renée Desbiens during one of her greatest seasons was central to Montreal Victoire's path to the Walter Cup championship.
- Self-teaching and grassroots development through youth hockey coaching can lead to professional goaltending coaching roles.
- Eric Comrie's post play decision-making — specifically managing depth on pop passes — is broken down in the Pro Reads segment.
Episode 359 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Montreal Victoire goaltending coach and PWHL champion Bruno-Pierre Guillemette.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview, presented by NHL Sense Arena, Guillemette shares lessons from his work with Victoire goalies, including tips for managing three and the importance of adapting to their unique skillsets and preferences, working with Ann-Renne Desbiens during one of the greatest seasons ever, and their path to a Walter Cup championship. He also has great stories and advice from his very unique path to coaching pro, which included switching from goalie to high-level golf at age 13, rediscovering the position while working at a sporting goods store a decade later, and a lot of self-teaching as he worked his way up from coaching youth hockey.
Parent Segment
presented by Stop It Goaltending U
In the Parent Playbook, presented by Stop it Goaltending U the App, we remind everyone to take a step back and remember that the best part of this journey often isn't the hockey itself.
Pro Reads
presented by Vizual EdgeWe also review the latest Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, featuring Eric Comrie of the Winnipeg Jets and a great breakdown of post play decisions and managing depth on pop passes. And in
Weekly Gear Segment
presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sportsour weekly gear segment we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new Bauer Fuze stick, with the unique ErgoGrip a wicked toe curve option and lots more. Hosted by Daren Millard with Kevin Woodley and David Hutchison. — Subscribe to InGoal Magazine: https://ingoalmag.com/subscribe/ Gift a membership: https://ingoalmag.com/gift-subscriptions/ Listen & follow — Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ingoal-radio-podcast/id1447428030 · Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5b0onHUCIDE95xd6nkdmlH
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