The Goalie Mindset Podcast

Episodes

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  From Wales to Pro Hockey: Nathan Craze on the Goalie Mindset That Lasts 17.07.2026 42m

  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 37m

  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 41m

  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 22m

  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 58m

  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 56m

  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 35m

  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 46m

  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 19m

  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 18m

  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 37m

  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 27m

  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 1h 7m

  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 58m

  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 1h 14m

  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 1h 38m

  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 41m

  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...
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  From Czechia to the Montreal Canadiens: Client Jakub Dobeš And His NHL Goalie Mindset 11.03.2025 12m

  Send us Fan Mail In this powerhouse episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry, The Goalie Mindset Guy, sits down with Montreal Canadiens goaltender and Goalie Mindset Client, Jakub Dobeš. Jakub shares his journey from growing up in Czechia surrounded by hockey, to becoming one of the most promising young goaltenders in professional hockey today. They dive deep into Jakub's early inspiration, lessons from his hockey family, and how his father’s honest feedback built his mental toughness....
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  Navigating the Goalie Journey: NCAA, Pro Hockey, and Scouting Insights with Matt Bourgeois 11.03.2025 27m

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry sits down with former NCAA goaltender and Access Goaltending co-founder Matt Bourgeois. Matt shares his journey from playing NCAA Division 1 at Sacred Heart to signing in the WHA2, breaking down the challenges, lessons, and mindset shifts that helped him succeed. Together, Pete and Matt dive into: ✅ The impact of Patrick Roy on Matt’s early goalie career ✅ Overcoming setbacks and the importance of perseverance ✅ Why play...
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  Kelly Hrudey: The Mindset, Battles, and Breakthroughs of an NHL Goalie 08.03.2025 57m

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry, the Goalie Mindset Guy, sits down with NHL legend and Sportsnet analyst Kelly Hrudey for an insightful and candid conversation about the mental game of goaltending, his journey to the NHL, and the highs and lows of his 20-year pro career. Kelly shares his unconventional path to becoming an elite goaltender, going from house league at 15 to being drafted in the second round just two years later. He opens up about playing...