InGoal Radio Episode 323 with ex-NHL goalie turned analyst and coach Steve Valiquette
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Former NHL goalie Steve Valiquette explains how his data company, Clear Sight Analytics, translates scoring chance insights into practical on-ice goaltending drills during the offseason. He also shares lessons learned from New York Rangers goalie coach Benoit Allaire and legendary goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at how analytics and elite mentorship combine in modern goalie development.
- Steve Valiquette uses Clear Sight Analytics scoring chance data to design specific on-ice goaltending drills, bridging the gap between analytics and practical skill development.
- Lessons from Rangers goalie coach Benoit Allaire and Henrik Lundqvist shaped Valiquette's approach to both playing and teaching the position.
- Calgary Flames goalie Devin Cooley shares specific techniques for managing a tall stance and using visual leads effectively.
- Developing a personal game-day routine is critical for young goalies — parents should enable kids to build and own that routine themselves.
- Dustin Wolf refused to return his CCM Vision stick demo after one season, signaling it as one of the most notable new goalie sticks of the year.
Episode 323 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features another fantastic interview with ex-NHL goalie turned analyst and coach Steve Valiquette.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Valiquette takes us behind the scenes of a summer spent coaching goalies (and inevitably shooters too), walking us through how he translates the scoring chance insights from his data company, Clear Sight Analytics, into on-ice drills over the course of an offseason. Mix those specifics in with stories and anecdotes from his playing days and lessons from New York Rangers goalie Benoit Allaire and legend Henrik Lundqvist, who is also now a sometimes broadcast partner on MSG, and it truly is a can’t miss interview.
Parent Segment
presented by Stop It Goaltending U
In this week’s Parent Segment, presented by Stop It Goaltending U the App, we talk about why the importance of having a game-day routine and enabling your kids to develop — and stick to — it themselves.
Pro Reads
presented by Vizual EdgeWe also review this week’s Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, with Devin Cooley of the Calgary Flames explaining some of his keys to managing a tall stance and the importance of visual leads.
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 a new CCM Vision stick that was so good Dustin Wolf wouldn’t give back his demo last season.
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