The Goalie Mindset Podcast

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  From ‘You Have No Future’ to Proving Them Wrong: Travis Harrington on Belief, Adversity, and the Goalie Mindset 11.09.2026 29min

  Send us Fan Mail What do you do when a coach tells you at 14 years old that you have no future in hockey? In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry sits down with former goaltender, teacher, and goalie development leader Travis Harrington from Athol Murray College of Notre Dame, one of Canada's longest-running hockey boarding schools. Travis shares a story from his own career that every young goalie and parent should hear. At 14, after struggling to get playing time, Travis f...
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  The Goalie Mindset Starts Young: Joe Ranger on Confidence, Bounce Back, and Building Better Goalies 14.08.2026 29min

  Send us Fan Mail How young is too young to start working on your mental game? In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry sits down with Joe Ranger, five-year OHL veteran, U SPORTS goaltender, and Certified Goalie Mindset Coach, to talk about what he's learned from helping young goalies build confidence, handle adversity, and enjoy the game. One of Joe's favorite coaching stories comes from working with a goalie who was only seven or eight years old. While talking about bouncing b...
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  The KHL Goalie Mindset: Peter Skrabelj on Hunger, Resilience, and Elite Performance 31.07.2026 26min

  Send us Fan Mail What separates the goalies who succeed at the professional level from those who never reach their potential? In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry sits down with Peter Skrabelj, goalie coach for Traktor Chelyabinsk of the KHL, to discuss the mindset, habits, and character traits that define elite goaltenders. Drawing from years of coaching in one of the world's top professional leagues, Peter shares what he looks for in goalies and why mental toughness is j...
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  From Wales to Pro Hockey: Nathan Craze on the Goalie Mindset That Lasts 17.07.2026 42min

  Send us Fan Mail How do you go from a kid in Wales watching hockey on TV to coaching goalies at the highest levels of the game? In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry sits down with Nathan Craze, former professional goaltender and current goalie coach with the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada and Orlando Solar Bears. Nathan shares his incredible journey from discovering hockey in the UK to building an eight-year professional career before transitioning into coaching. Along the ...
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  From Third String to National Champion: Johnny Hicks & Nathan Wolfe on the Goalie Mindset 03.07.2026 37min

  Send us Fan Mail What does it take to go from third-string goalie to helping your team win a national championship? In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry sits down with Johnny Hicks, fresh off winning the NCAA National Championship with the University of Denver, alongside his longtime goalie coach, Nathan Wolfe. Together, they share the mindset, habits, and relationship that helped Johnny reach one of the biggest moments of his career. This isn't just a conversation about wi...
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  Eli Wilson: What the Best Goalies Do Differently 19.06.2026 41min

  Send us Fan Mail What separates goalies who make it to the highest level from those who never quite get there? In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry sits down with legendary goalie coach Eli Wilson, who has spent more than 25 years developing some of the best goaltenders in the world, including Carey Price, Devan Dubnyk, Stuart Skinner, Tim Thomas, and many more. This conversation dives into the mental side of elite performance and what Eli has learned from working with go...
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  From Switzerland to the Memorial Cup: Christian Kirsch on Confidence, Focus, and Playing Big 05.06.2026 22min

  Send us Fan Mail What does it take to stay calm, confident, and focused when you're playing in the biggest games of your life? In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry sits down with San Jose Sharks prospect Christian Kirsch as he prepares for the Memorial Cup Final after an outstanding season and playoff run. Christian shares his journey from growing up in Switzerland, moving through the Swiss development system, representing his country at multiple World Championships, and ...
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  22 Years as a Pro Goalie: Brett Jaeger on Mindset, Longevity, and Learning to Battle 29.05.2026 58min

  Send us Fan Mail How do you stay in the game for more than 20 years as a professional goalie? In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry sits down with former pro goaltender Brett Jaeger, who built a career that lasted over two decades across North America and Europe. Brett shares his journey from growing up in a tiny town in northern Alberta to playing junior hockey, pro hockey in the ECHL and CHL, and eventually building a long career overseas in England, Denmark, and Germany...
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  Bill Ranford: The Mindset Behind a Conn Smythe Goalie 15.05.2026 56min

  Send us Fan Mail What does it actually take to perform at the highest level… when everything is on the line? In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry sits down with Bill Ranford. Two-time Stanley Cup champion. Conn Smythe winner. One of the most respected goalie minds in the game. This isn’t just about his career. It’s about how he thought, how he handled pressure, and what allowed him to perform when it mattered most. Bill shares what his routine looked like, how he dealt w...
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  Trust Your Goalie: James Gaertner on Coaching, Confidence, and Development 01.05.2026 35min

  Send us Fan Mail What actually separates the goalies who make it… from the ones who don’t? In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry sits down with Vancouver Island-based goalie coach James Gaertner, who’s been developing goalies for over 20 years. James has worked with some high-level talent, including a goalie who just made his NHL debut with the New York Rangers. But what stands out isn’t just the results. It’s how those goalies think, prepare, and handle pressure. This co...
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  Grant Fuhr: The Mindset Behind 5 Stanley Cups 17.04.2026 46min

  Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to win at the highest level… over and over again? In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry sits down with Grant Fuhr. Five-time Stanley Cup champion. Hockey Hall of Famer. One of the most clutch goalies to ever play the game. Instead of just talking about his career, this conversation goes deeper into how he actually performed under pressure. Grant shares what went through his mind before games, how he prepared, and what allowed him ...
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  From OHL Pressure to Mental Mastery: Joe Ranger on the Goalie Mindset That Changes Everything 20.03.2026 19min

  Send us Fan Mail What happens when a goalie realizes the biggest opponent isn’t the shooter… but their own mind? In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry sits down with former OHL goaltender Joe Ranger. Joe shares his journey from battling adversity in minor hockey to playing junior and college hockey, and how learning the mental side of the game changed everything for him. He talks about growing up on a smaller team in the Ottawa Valley, going through early struggles in the ...
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  More Great Saves: Lock Corley on Building Elite Goalies in California (And the Parent Shift That Changes Everything) 06.03.2026 18min

  Send us Fan Mail This week on The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry is coming to you from California—fresh off a sold-out Goalie Mindset Seminar in Lakewood—and he’s joined by one of Southern California’s most trusted goalie coaches: Lock Corley of More Great Saves. Lock shares what pulled him back into the game, why he chose to coach, and what makes the goalie position uniquely demanding—especially when pressure rises and the stakes get real. He also breaks down what he’s most proud of as a ...
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  Olympic Pressure & Athlete Mindset: Paris O’Brien on Staying Present Under Fire 20.02.2026 37min

  Send us Fan Mail What does it take to compete on the Olympic stage… and thrive under pressure? In this powerful episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry sits down with Olympian and Certified Goalie Mindset Coach Paris O’Brien — former KHL goaltender, Beijing 2022 Olympian. Paris shares his journey from growing up as an underdog in Coquitlam, BC to representing his Chinese heritage at the Olympics. He opens up about playing under legendary coach Mike Keenan, competing on the world sta...
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  Belief, Balance, and the NHL Journey: Calle Clang on Becoming a Dominating Goalie 06.02.2026 27min

  Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to become a dominating goalie at the highest level? In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry sits down with Anaheim Ducks goaltender Calle Clang for a deep, honest conversation about mindset, belief, and the journey from a small town in Sweden to the NHL. Calle shares how he fell in love with goaltending at a young age, played men’s hockey at just 14 years old, moved away from home at 15, and committed early to an NHL vision—long befo...
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  Be Your Own Best Goalie Coach: Ian Clark’s Blueprint for Killer Habits, Elite Eyes & Next-Level Growth 23.01.2026 1t 7min

  Send us Fan Mail What separates “good” from legendary in the crease? In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry sits down with Ian Clark—world-renowned goalie coach and Head of Goalie Development for the Vancouver Canucks—for a masterclass on what the best goalies actually do when nobody’s watching… and what they repeat when the pressure is highest. Ian breaks down the real difference-makers behind elite performance: Why your eyes are your #1 anatomical advantage—and how to train...
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  Legendary Tales from the Bench: Ernie “Punch” McLean on Coaching, Chaos, and the Birth of the WHL 18.04.2025 58min

  Send us Fan Mail In this historic and wildly entertaining episode, Pete Fry sits down with the one and only Ernie “Punch” McLean—a two-time Memorial Cup champion, iconic junior hockey coach, and foundational figure in the creation of the Western Hockey League. From outsmarting referees with water bottles to putting a goon in net for a penalty shot, Punch shares his unfiltered, unbelievable, and hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from decades in the game. You’ll hear: The wild “water bottle t...
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  Resilience, Reinvention & Real Talk: Stan Matwijiw on Goaltending, Coaching, and the Power of Mindset 15.04.2025 1t 14min

  Send us Fan Mail In this deep and energizing episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry, the Goalie Mindset Guy, sits down with legendary goalie coach Stan Matwijiw—current goaltending coach for the Windsor Spitfires and founder of Bandits Goalie School. Stan shares his powerful journey from growing up idolizing goalies at Windsor Spitfires games to playing in the WHL, attending NHL camps, and eventually coaching some of the game’s best—like Thatcher Demko, Alex Nedeljkovic, and Scott We...
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  From the KHL to the NHL: Mark Dekanich on Adversity, Training, and Goalie Mindset 11.04.2025 1t 38min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, host Pete Fry sits down with former pro goaltender Mark Dekanich for an in-depth conversation about the highs and lows of his career. Mark shares his journey from playing in the KHL and NHL to breaking records at Colgate University and the AHL. He opens up about the biggest adversities he faced, including injuries that derailed his NHL dreams, and how he rebounded to build a successful post-hockey career in high-performance train...
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  From World Junior Gold to NHL Dreams: The Mindset of a Pro Goalie with Jeff Glass 08.04.2025 41min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, host Pete Fry, The Goalie Mindset Guy, sits down with longtime friend and Team Canada gold medalist Jeff Glass. With an incredible career spanning the NHL, KHL, and now as the goaltending coach for the San Diego Gulls in the Anaheim Ducks organization, Jeff shares his journey—from minor hockey in Calgary to making his NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks. Jeff opens up about the highs of winning World Junior gold, the challenges...