Just For Keeps

Carter talks to former UMass Lowell field hockey goalkeeper Kelsey Federico about starting her journey as an out-of-shape middle schooler to playing at the division one level, and changing the stigma surrounding the position.

Carter talks to former Merrimack College and Hobart men’s soccer goalkeeper Cooper Harris about their high school rivalry, dealing with three knee surgeries, and overcoming overwhelming mental hurdles.

Carter talks to current UMass Lowell hockey goaltender Benjamin McEvoy about growing up playing for a small town, walking on to a Division 1 team midway through his freshman year, being a backup and living out his dream while learning to be the best teammate possible.

Carter talks with former Bates College soccer goalkeeper Robbie Montanaro about growing up in a goalkeeping family, to playing division 3 athletics, and signing his first pro contract in Sweden.

Carter talks to former UMass Lowell lacrosse goaltender Grant Lardieri about being inspired to start the game and position by his father, setting state records in high school, and if playing the position truly hurts as much as it looks.

Carter talks to the current emergency goaltender for the Boston Bruins, Shamus Egan about starting his high school career in Waltham to playing club hockey in college, and falling his way into the Bruins alumni team and the emergency goalie position with the Boston Bruins.

Carter talks to former UMass Lowell women’s goalkeeper Julia Schneider about her journey starting at 10 years old, to playing with one of the elite women’s clubs in the country, to having surgery on both legs, and a self-described storybook ending.

Carter talks to former University of Minnesota-Duluth goaltender Jessica Convery about her journey from being a 10 year old goaltender to playing for one of the top teams in the nation, along with the progression of women’s professional hockey and women’s professional sports as a whole.

Carter talks with Detroit Red Wings goaltender Kevin Boyle about his ascent from junior hockey to getting a full ride D1 scholarship offer at 15, being at his lowest lows to his highest highs within 24 hours, and growing as a goaltender in the NHL.

Carter talks to Army West Point goalkeeper coach Taylor Thames about different coaching philosophies, college recruitment, the importance of highlight reels, and the role of the backup goalkeeper.