Goalie Science

In Episode 135 of the Goalie Science Podcast, Jamie and Derek dive headfirst into the wild world of youth hockey politics. From an all-star selection process that literally involved pulling names from a hat, to junior hockey decisions that shape careers, the guys lay out the real challenges families and goalies face. They also unpack early season anxiety, pregame pressure, and the role coaches play in shaping a goalie’s mindset—not just their mechanics. From U18 to the NAHL, from Olympic ice sizes to travel horror stories, this episode has everything. The best podcast for goalies, coaches, and parents who care about performance AND perspective.

In Episode 134, Jamie and Derek bounce between goalie development, hockey politics, and gift-buying wisdom. They break down whether Joe Woll’s repeated injuries are a red flag or just bad luck, then spotlight the next wave of NHL goaltending talent, including Dustin Wolf, Lucas Dostal, and Peter Kochetkov. The second half dives into the chaos of open borders in youth hockey, with firsthand tampering allegations, AP rule frustrations, and a candid discussion about what’s broken—and how to fix it. They wrap up with an in-depth goalie gift guide, highlighting edge protectors, pegs, sticks, padskins, mobility programs, and an official Madcap Coffee sponsorship for Ghost Rehab & Performance.

In Episode 133 of the Goalie Science Podcast, Jamie and Derek tackle goalie culture head-on. They debate the risk of the RVH glove position, challenge outdated coaching methods, and make their Olympic picks for Team Canada—spoiler, it’s not Aiden Hill. With hot takes on Juuse Saros, broken wrists, and Edmonton’s goalie woes, this episode dives into biomechanics, development, and why coaches need to stop chasing aesthetics over effectiveness. They also explore how to build leadership through discipline, why being a “cool coach” backfires, and what parents should know before jumping ship to a new team.

This episode goes deep on youth hockey culture—from team accountability to the politics of tryouts, and when families should start thinking about switching organizations. Jamie and Derek get personal with stories from the bench, lessons learned from coaching, and what it really means to build leadership in young goalies. Plus: Weston wins his first real tournament, Jamie rants about kids spitting indoors, and the guys share their favorite pregame songs from the emo glory days.

The guys dive into the November slump, gamifying training to stay motivated, and why too many goalies are afraid of getting scored on. They revisit the stick save debate, celebrate the most important goalie drill of all time (one puck), and rant about weak glutes, soft mindsets, and parents emailing refund requests. They also cover how a single visit to a vision specialist fixed a year-long glove-side issue—and why it’s time to trust your goalie coach (especially when they send you elsewhere).