Episode 358 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features recently signed New York Islanders prospect Josh Kotai. In the feature interview, presented by NHL Sense Arena, Kotai shares valuable insights from a unique path to signing with the Islanders this spring -- and making his pro debut in the AHL -- after two exceptional NCAA seasons at Augustana University, where he was a Mike Richter Award finalist this season as the top goalie in college hockey (among many accolades and awards). It wasn't a straight line to an NHL contract for Kotai, who payed junior in Vermont and North Battleford, Saskatchewan before getting a chance to play college hockey, but it is loaded with incredible stories and lessons, including the most unique right-catch origin stories we've ever heard. Kotai also talks about growing up in a family of passionate goalies, with his dad, Alex, coming back to the game as a self-taught adult to become the Vancouver Canucks practice goalie and his personal coach, and younger brother Nick also playing the position, while other younger brother Reilley is a forward at Northern Michigan. This really is a can't miss interview. Speaking of undrafted goalies, in the Parent Playbook, presented by Stop it Goaltending U the App, we talk about not getting caught up in other people's timelines during drafts, something that is important to remember for parents and young goalies, and driven home by the success of goalies like Kotai and Stanley Cup winner Brandon Bussi of the Carolina Hurricanes. Speaking of Bussi, he's back for a second straight Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, to celebrate his success as he breaks down a double-lateral attack from his first NHL game. And in our weekly gear segment we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the new Bauer Fuze chest protector, which is now also available in a women's specific model.\n
\n \nEpisode 343 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented byThe Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features the Top Women's Goalie of the 2026 Olympics, Switzerland's Andrea Braendli. In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Braendli discusses backstopping the Swiss women to just their second ever bronze medal in Milan with a 2-1 overtime win over Sweden after a series of 40-plus save performances just to get to the medal games. The 28-year-old shares stories and advice from her roots in the game playing mostly against boys growing up in Switzerland, and how she ended up winning a NCAA national championship at Ohio State before heading back overseas to play in Sweden, where she was named the league's top goalie. She talks technique, tactics and how to adjust to new coaching voices, including why some of her worst goalie coaches ended up being her best. In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop it Goaltending U the App, we talk about metrics and how to use (or better yet ignore) them, while also somewhat irincally introducing a new, free shot-tracking application developed by InGoal. We also review this weeks Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, featuring Alex Lyon with some great advice on managing rush depth, and when to let go and just play on instinct. And in our weekly gear segment, we head to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, for a look at CCM's Phenom chest protector, which shrinks pro-level protection into a mobile unit for kids.\n
\n \nEpisode 355 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented byThe Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Brett Jaeger, who recently retired after 22 years of pro hockey, including more than a decade overseas. In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Jaeger walks us through a career that started as a kid looking up to his dad in rural Alberta, including time in the AJHL (where he was MVP), WHL and ECHL before heading to Europe for stops in England, Denmark and finally, almost 15 seasons in Germany. There were a lot of great lessons along the way for the 5-foot-10 puck stopper, and he shares them openly with us as he begins a transition into coaching. In the Parent Playbook, presented by Stop it Goaltending U the App, we share 10 tips for tournament success, a well-timed lesson coming off the World Championships and Memorial Cup, which are also discussed at length during this episode. We also review this weeks Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, featuring Dustin Wolf of the Calgary Flames with some great advice on reading shot threats and ideal mechanics for a backdoor push. And in our weekly gear segment, we head to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, for a look at the new Brian's Iconik X2 pads and gloves, a lower price point option with several pro features.\n
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