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We're closing the book on 2025 with our annual Year in Review—and the numbers are WILD. From 156 episodes (yep—3 per week) to 4,454 minutes of content (74+ hours) and listeners in 100 countries, this show continues to grow because of one thing: the hockey community sharing it.We also count down the Top 5 episodes of 2025 (plus an honorable mention), talk through the topics parents are clearly searching for most (tryouts, development, myths, and expectations), and pull back the curtain on what happens after we hit “end recording”—including how titles, transcripts, and social clips help families actually find the episodes they need.And if you've ever wondered whether the show is still growing… November + December 2025 were the two biggest months we've ever had. Hockey-stick chart. Straight up.Key TakeawaysConsistency wins: 156 episodes in 2025 and no missed weeks in 6 yearsGlobal reach: listeners in 100 countries and 3,853 cities in 2025Top cities: Toronto #1, followed by Minneapolis and ChicagoTop 10% on Buzzsprout: driven by listens per episode + community sharingThe search effect is real: the episodes that rank highest are the ones parents need answers to (tryouts, benchmarks, myths)The Top 5 Episodes of 2025 (Countdown)#5: Do Early Hockey Stars Stay Ahead? (Ep. 399)#4: What Skills Should My Kid Have at Their Age? (Ep. 390)#3: 3 Pieces of Advice Hockey Parents Ask For… and Ignore (Ep. 376)#2: Debunking Youth Hockey Myths w/ Bruins Performance Coach Kevin Neal (Ep. 358)#1: The Truth About Tryouts and Evaluations (Ep. 355)Honorable Mention: The Underappreciated Defenseman (Ep. 343)Practical Tips for Parents (takeaways from this discussion)Don't panic over a 2–3 day tryout window—evaluation happens all seasonUse benchmarks as guardrails, not pressure—kids develop at different speedsWhen you're stuck at the rink… search the website + share the episodeSend questions in—some of the best episodes start with a listener email--Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!

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⏰ This is it. The final reminder.In this short but important episode, we're officially in the last 24 hours of our massive year-end Wraparound Roundtable Grand Prize Giveaway—and we don't want a single hockey family to miss their chance.

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Episode 282 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fantastic discussion with one of North America's leading mental coaches, Dr. Saul Miller who counts several NHL Goaltenders amongst his many clients across multiple professional sports.In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, presented by Sense Arena, Dr. Mille, whose clients have included sport teams in the NFL, NBA, NHL, CFL, Major League Baseball, in Europe, plus PGA Tour golfers, NCAA athletes, and Olympians in over a  dozen different sports, touches on a number of topics specific to our position that will benefit coaches, goaltenders and goalie parents. We discuss visualization, affirmations, the power of positivity in video review and much more - all guaranteed to help your game.In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we lfollow up from last week's discussion on whether it might be better to play on a relatively stronger or weaker team for your development by giving parents and goalies tips for dealing with the mental grind of playing on a weak team - tips that indeed will help goalies regardless of where they play.We also review this week's Pro Reads, which features Joseph Woll of the Toronto Maple Leaf, and is presented by Vizual Edge, a tool used to enhance tracking, reaction speed, visual stamina, and focus. Woll talks about his choice to use RVH in a specific situation, why he would have preferred to stay on his feet and the role those decisions play in a desperation save.And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports to look at the retro styled Bauer Reactor 5 Sticks - the perfect compliment to any setup, especially the popular Reactor 5 pads and gloves. Links this week:Dr. Saul MillerHockey Tough: https://www.amazon.ca/Hockey-Tough-2nd-Saul-Miller/dp/1492504092/Cycle Psyched : https://www.amazon.ca/Cycle-Psyched-Wisdom-Mental-Training/dp/1950484890/Winning Golf: https://www.amazon.ca/Winning-Golf-Creating-Confidence-Consistently/dp/1770416854Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sportpsychologyschool8526Web site : https://www.saulmiller.com/Parents SegmentInner Book of Tennis: https://www.amazon.ca/Inner-Game-Tennis-Classic-Performance/dp/B007CKJNPY

Episode 281 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an emotional, inspiring an informative interview with Anaheim Ducks Director of Goaltending Sudarshan "Sudsy" Maharaj on his battle with pancreatic cancer. In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, presented by Sense Arena, Maharaj catches us up on his incredibly difficult battle after being diagnosed in May 2023 and being given a 20-40 percent chance of survival. From major surgery that removed his gallbladder and parts of his small intestines, pancreas and stomach, as well as 11 rounds of chemotherapy, to having to ask the many goalies he's helped in the NHL to be the pallbearers at his funeral, to announcing he was cancer free in May of this year, and now being back scouting and working with Ducks prospects, Maharaj shares it all in this can't miss interview, including getting back into the goalie development world and how he used lacrosse to help Anaheim goalies improve hand-eye co-ordination. In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we look into a common question about whether your child should play on a good team even if it means not facing many shots, or a bad team that will keep them busy and engaged but maybe not win much -- and does the answer change if we're talking about spring hockey instead of winter? We also review this week's Pro Reads, which features Joseph Woll of the Toronto Maple Leafs talking about when to look off the puck, and is presented by Vizual Edge, a tool used to enhance tracking, reaction speed, visual stamina, and focus, and talk about some of the advice shared by Joey Daccord on react-versus-block decisions and pass-or-shoot reads off the rushAnd in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports to continue our look at the various options for young goalies, with a focus on the True Hzrdus junior line.Links:InGoal Black Friday Deals: https://ingoalmag.com/2024/11/22/black-friday-deals-for-goalies-are-here/gear segment video: https://youtu.be/iyA82VSkdsIThis week's ProRead with Joey Daccord: https://ingoalmag.com/2024/11/22/joey-daccord-proread-4/Minnesota Wild segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRWuJ7boGNQ  

In this episode, I speak with Andrew Alberts.  Andrew is a former NHL player and is currently the Hockey Development Director at Sense Arena.  I hope you enjoy!

Episode 265 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an in-person sit down with Devon Levi of the Buffalo Sabres. In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Levi reflects on his first full season as a pro, including the benefits of -- and lessons learned from -- splitting time between the Sabres in the NHL and their AHL affiliate in Rochester. Levi also talks about how he's learned to manage expectations, the role mediation plays in the his life (off and on the ice), how his use of video review evolves, how he uses a journal to find improvements in his game and daily routines, and (fittingly given the sponsor) specifically how he uses Sense Arena in-season. In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we dig into questions about sticks -- specifically choosing the right length and whether it's okay to cut down the shaft.And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at how much has really changed in the new-and-improved Bauer 960 mask.  

In this week's episode of “Our Kids Play Goalie,” Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli sit down with Brian Daccord, goaltending coach for Boston University. Brian's illustrious career includes coaching stints with the Boston Bruins, Arizona Coyotes, and Toronto Maple Leafs, as well as winning a German championship in 2015. He is also the founder of Stop It Goaltending and the Director of Goaltending Development at Sense Arena. Brian shares his wealth of knowledge and personal experiences, including insights from his books “Hockey Goaltending” and “How to Be a Goalie Parent,” and stories about his son Joey Daccord, a starting goaltender for the Seattle Kraken.Key Topics Covered:•Goaltending Journey: Brian's inspiring journey from outdoor rinks in Montreal to coaching at the highest levels of hockey.•Importance of Self-Advocacy: Encouraging young goaltenders to advocate for themselves and communicate effectively with coaches.•Innovative Training Techniques: Insights into the development and benefits of Sensorena VR training for goaltenders.•Goaltending Philosophy: The value of environment over level and the importance of passion and resilience in a goaltender's career.•Practical Advice for Parents: Guidance on supporting young goaltenders, including tips on decision-making and communication.Memorable Quotes:•“Every shot is a chance to get better. There's a big difference between reading a release in practice and reading a play in a game with real consequences.” - Brian Daccord•“We have to practice at a higher level. You can't practice at the pace of the level you're playing at. You want to play at a high level, let's play at a higher pace.” - Brian DaccordBrian's expert advice on goaltending offers a comprehensive guide for young athletes and their parents. His emphasis on environment, passion, and innovative training methods like Sense Arena provides valuable insights for goaltenders at all levels. This episode is packed with practical tips and inspiring stories that will resonate with anyone involved in youth hockey.Don't miss this insightful conversation with Brian Daccord. Subscribe to “Our Kids Play Hockey” on your favorite podcast platform and visit ourkidsplayhockey.com for more episodes and updates.We Want To Hear From You - Click Here To Leave Us Fan Mail!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.Use Code "HNS-72A36D" at the Meta Quest Store to score 10% off an annual plan!Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook Group: Our Kids Play Hockey X: @OKPHpodcast Instagram: @OurKidsPlayHockey LinkedIn: Our Kids Play Hockey YouTube: Our Kids Play Hockey

Episode 250 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a double hit of returning guests and great goalie knowledge with Cam Talbot of the Los Angeles Kings and Kasimir Kaskisuo of the Laval Rocket.In the feature interviews presented by NHL Sense Arena Talbot shares his insights into the Kings new use of "motion," a slight retreat even on in-zone shots that came to Los Angeles with new goalie coach Mike Buckley but has long been a part of Talbot'e game. And in our second interview, Kaskisuo returns for the first time since Episode 6 -- and record for gaps between appearances that we promise not to repeat with such a popular goalie -- to catch us up on his evolution during two years in Sweden, his return to North America after a half season wait (and how he stayed sharp during that half-season gap), some surprising in-season gear switches between Bauer and True pads this year, and how he uses Sense Arena to stay sharp.In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we look at a tip to help parents support their goalie's independence off the ice from a young age - making your life a lot easier while preparing them to take the next step in their goaltending careers.All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for some shockingly good sale deals on Bauer gear including 25%˘ off the 960 mask, a rarity when it comes to being on sale!

Episode 233 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features four-time Stanley Cup winner Bill Ranford, Director of Goaltending for the Los Angeles Kings.In that feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Ranford talks about his new position with the Kings, how to scout young goaltenders, advice for young coaches, the evolution of the position, what makes Jonathan Quick such a special goaltender, a plan to add a third goalie to NHL rosters…and much more.All that, plus an in-person trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports where Cam schools Woody on the Bauer line of pants, in another good, better, best analysis to find the right gear for you and your game.

Episode 232 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Winnipeg Jets prospect and reigning OHL goaltender of the year, Dom Divincentiis of the North Bay Battalion.In that feature interviews, presented by Sense Arena, Divincentiis talks about his experience as a young pro at the Jets camp, his training and preparation that has taken him to this point in his career, learning to deal with nerves in big moments such as his first NHL preseason game, and the development of his technique under the direction of the Jets coaching staff along with his coaches in the summer and in North Bay. The entire interview is a fantastic lesson for young goaltenders looking to move to the next level about the work required, the mental approach to support it and the importance of being open to change even though you have had so much success already.All that, plus an in-person trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at Vaughn's V10 pant that features protection so good that when one Vezina Trophy winning goalie saw an earlier video we published, he made the switch to Vaughn pants!