Episode 264 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fantastic and informative interview with Dan De Palma, the long-time coach of the Kamloops Blazers in the WHL.

In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, De Palma shares invaluable insights and lessons on coaching and development from 18 seasons of coaching junior hockey, including the last 15 with the Blazers, where pupils have included Connor Ingram of the Utah Hockey Club, Dylan Garand of the New York Rangers and Dylan Ferguson, who is coming off his first KHL season and playing for the Ottawa Senators two years ago. De Palma also sheds some light on short-format coaching after winning gold with Canada at the under-18 World Championships, and ahead of coaching Canada again at the upcoming Glinka Gretzky Cup, Aug. 5-10 in Edmonton. The interview is loaded with valuable tips and advice that should resonate with goalies, coaches and parents of all ages. 

In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, digs into questions from goalie coaches about how to handle the job when their son or daughter starts to play with advice that we hope will also inspire more parents to delve into the world of coaching at some level to help their young goalie. 

And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at the new XF Pro stick that has been getting great feedback right up to the NHL for new shaft shape, lightness and improved durability.