Montreal Canadiens Prospect Emmett Croteau (Ep. 362)
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Montreal Canadiens prospect Emmett Croteau grew up attending a wide variety of goaltending camps, an experience he credits with building the growth mindset that fuelled his rise through the USHL and NCAA hockey at Dartmouth College to being drafted by Montreal. Croteau shares specific voices and tips from those camps that stuck with him throughout his development.
- Emmett Croteau's exposure to multiple goalie camps as a youth built the growth mindset he credits for his rise to an NHL draft pick.
- Croteau's path ran from Bonnyville, Alberta through the USHL and NCAA hockey at Dartmouth College before being drafted by the Montreal Canadiens.
- Working with multiple coaches who offer different perspectives and styles is highlighted as a key factor in goalie development, reinforced at Stop It Goaltending's GCG Prospects camp.
- Goalie parents at every level share common experiences — the Parent Playbook segment emphasizes that no goalie family navigates this journey alone.
- Dustin Wolf's Pro Read breaks down the decision-making process of when and why to cheat on a shooter by reading pass options.
Episode 362 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Montreal Canadiens draft pick and prospect Emmett Croteau.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview, presented by NHL Sense Arena, Croteau shares lessons learned along his path from Bonnyville, Alberta to the USHL to playing NCAA hockey at Dartmouth College and being drafted by the Montreal Canadiens. There are several great examples of a growth mindset Croteau developed from going to a wide variety of camps as a kid that have fuelled his rise as an NHL prospect, as well as valuable insights into the voices and tips that stuck with him.
Parent Segment
presented by Stop It Goaltending U
In the Parent Playbook, presented by Stop it Goaltending U the App, Hutch revisits his week at Stop It Goaltending’s GCG Prospects camp and reviews two important concepts: the value in working with multiple coaches who have different perspectives and styles, and the fact that all goalie parents — right up to the NHL — are part of their own special union. You are not alone.
Pro Reads
presented by Vizual EdgeWe also review the latest Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, featuring Flames star Dustin Wolf with a great breakdown of when — and why — to cheat on a shooter with pass options.
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 look at the True 7X6 line, a lower price point option with a softer flex and feel as well as pro features.
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