Why does Juuse Saros wear three different "batting" gloves under his glove and blocker? The Predators star explains himself in our latest Pro Gear segment,
🎤 Episode 207 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features puck handling pioneer Marty Turco.
In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, In the feature interviews, presented by Sense Arena, Turco shares the story of how he invented the "Turco Grip" as the first goalie to turn the glove over when handling pucks while playing for the University of Michigan, changing the position and the game int the process.
Beyond the invention itself, Turco shares great insights into how he became the best puck-handling goalie in the NHL, including plenty of advice and drills applicable to young goalies -- and coaches! -- who want to get better at playing the puck themselves, and why that really doesn't have to mean chucking long sauce passes either. Turco also has some great thoughts on the position outside of handling the puck, as well as how a life of goaltending helped prepare him now for life in business working for the Dallas Stars and as an an entrepreneur as part owner of Kingsville Brewery.
All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at the Vaughn V9 padded undershirts and pants -- they're on sale but can they really make you look bigger?
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Skating in the most important skill for any goalie - and here's a simple way to improve your movement on the ice.
Cam and Woody visit the @hockeyshop Sharpening Centre to walk you through the ins and outs of blade profiling. They talk radius and what it means, having two or even three different profile zones across your blade and how it will help your stance, your movement, your pushes and your post entries and exits. In short, you'll learn this great tool to help maximize your skills as a goalie skater.
Learn from the NHL’s top tandem as Linus Ullmark, Jeremy Swayman and Bruins goalie coach Bob Essensa share tips on a down-low drill with post integration and pop pass options.
Exclusive video with the Bruins goalie team is up now at InGoalMag.com
How do you practice patience? Detroit Red Wings goalies, including Magnus Hellberg, shared insights into a couple of drills they use to work on it (and another simple drill to get the hands ready for a game).
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CCM has taken big steps with the new AXIS 2 line from a re-engineered knee to the revolutionary glove with no fingerstalls. Check out all the details in the InGoal Preview. 🔓for all to read.
“What in the world are these? Freaking ski boots?” From Charlie Lindgren’s first thoughts, to his impressions a year later, plus feedback from other pros, CHL and NCAA goalies, you won’t find a more in-depth review of the game-changing new @bauergoalie KONEKT skates: 🔓for all to read (and watch).
