Lenny Mosca: Coaching PWHL MVP Aerin Frankel with the Boston Fleet (Ep. 372)
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Lenny Mosca, goalie coach for the PWHL's Boston Fleet, discusses his path from playing and coaching Division 3 NCAA hockey to directing Masscrease Goaltending School and ultimately coaching at the professional women's level. Mosca shares drills and lessons applicable across all levels of play, including insights from his work with Aerin Frankel, the 2026 Olympic gold medalist, PWHL MVP, and Goaltender of the Year.
- Lenny Mosca's development path—from D3 player to NCAA coach to goaltending school director to PWHL staff—demonstrates how diverse coaching experience translates to elite-level results.
- Mosca shares drills and teaching principles from high school, junior, and college hockey that remain relevant even when working with a PWHL MVP like Aerin Frankel.
- Aerin Frankel won both the PWHL MVP (Billie Jean King Award) and Goaltender of the Year for the 2025–26 season, in addition to Olympic gold in 2026.
- Dylan Garand of the New York Rangers breaks down how to manage plays from behind the net, including handling pucks controlled by elite skaters like Nikita Kucherov.
- True Hockey's new 3D-printed tongue insert is compatible with any of their goalie skate models, offering a customizable fit option for goaltenders.
- Identity outside of hockey matters: building a sense of self beyond the crease helps goalies manage the psychological demands of the position.
Episode 372 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Lenny Mosca, goalie coach for the Boston Fleet in the PWHL.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview, presented by NHL Sense Arena, Mosca shares lessons from his path from playing Division 3 NCAA hockey, to coaching for the same college, as well as high school and junior while also serving as the director at Masscrease Goaltending School, and now being the goalie coach for the PWHL Fleet. He shares lessons and drills from his work at all levels, including what it’s like to work with one of the best, Boston’s Aerin Frankel, the 2026 Olympic gold-medal winner and MVP, PWHL MVP and Goaltender of the Year.
Parent Segment
presented by Stop It Goaltending U
In the Parent Playbook, presented by Stop it Goaltending U the App, Hutch uses Canadian Thanksgiving as a reminder to celebrate normal life outside of hockey, and to make sure your goalie has, and recognizes the importance of having, an identity beyond the game.
Pro Reads
presented by Vizual EdgeWe also review the latest Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, with Dylan Garand of the New York Rangers sharing a great breakdown of how to manage plays from behind the net, even when the guy with the puck is Nikita Kucherov.
Weekly Gear Segment
presented by The Hockey Shop Source for SportsAnd in our weekly gear segment, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, we look at the benefits of the new 3D-printed tongue option from True that works in any of their goalie skates.
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