Episode 167 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fascinating in-depth interview with US Olympian and newly signed San Jose Sharks goalie Strauss Mann.

In that feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Mann takes us through a career path defined by perseverance: from not getting to start in high school until his senior year, then leading his team to the U18 National Championship, going from a partial scholarship at the University of Michigan to being the first goalie named captain in 78 years and posting consecutive .930+ seasons, to leaving that powerhouse early to turn pro and play in Sweden this season and earning the recent contract with the Sharks -- not to mention the chance to represent his country (and beat Canada) at the Beijing Olympics. It's a path forged in Mann's self belief, even when others couldn't see it, a growth mindset in everything he does, and leave-no-stone-unturned approach to the position that the 23-year-old graciously shares several elements of with us in this can't miss interview.

All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a first in-depth look at the innovative new Warrior G6 line, which will get a lot of attention for a removable plastic slide plate over the knee stack that could make these the fastest pads on the market, but also includes several other exciting new features, and new options for the blocker and glove.