Tendy Talk

For Episode 74 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network, I chat with SPHL Pensacola Ice Flyer goalie Cody Karpinski. Cody called in from the beach - literally, he was sitting on the beach, so the audio on this episode isn't perfect with the wind in the background. Despite the wind, it is still a great episode as we talk about how Cody took time off from hockey in his teens yet still played college and now minor league hockey, practicing with the Blackhawks during one of their Stanley Cup runs, and about a recent injury of his.

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For Episode 71 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network, I chat with Cam Matwiv from The Hockey Shop Source for Sports and the voice of reason on the InGoal Magazine Podcast gear segments with former Tendy Talk Guest Kevin Woodley.

I was surprised to learn that Cam hasn't been playing goal since he could walk like most Canadien goalies, but his knowledge of goalie equipment is top-notch. If you are a goalie gear nerd, this episode is for you. Cam has some great insights into things to consider when ordering custom goalie equipment, shares an amusing story from the time that Ryan Miller just casually stopped into The Hockey Shop as he was on his way out to lunch, and other great nuggets.

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For Episode 70 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network, I chat with Shawn Himmelberger, a goalie I have played plenty of Minnesota Wild Adult Hockey League games against at the Super Rink, not to mentions SotaStick.com sponsored tournament games.

I had two other recordings set up this week, but both had to get pushed out last minute. I've been wanting to get Shawn on the show, and he was awesome to jump in and ensure we didn't miss a week of the podcast. Aside from talking hockey and playing against me, we talk about how and why Shawn and his family converted an old coach bus into an RV that they not only travel around in, but used as a mobile locker room during COVID so the kids didn't have to get ready in rink parking lots.

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For Episode 69 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network, I chat with friend, and fellow 4 The Love of Puck Playground Puck goalie Tara Treloar. I first met Tara three years ago when the two of us played in the inaugural Playground Puck outdoor tournament at the Groveland Ice Rinks. She is a goalie from the Pittsburgh area, so it was good to see her again a few weeks ago at this year's tournament.

If you follow my Instagram account Tara is the other goalie who walked into a bar in full equipment with me to order a beer. We also sat on a bus bench along a busy street in full equipment waiting for out friends to arrive which lead to some amusing photos and encounters of people asking if we needed a ride to practice. 

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For Episode 68 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network, I chat with Steve McKichan of Future Pro Goalie School. Steve broke into the NHL with the Vancouver Canucks to play in one game before his playing career was cut short by a devastating injury in a game. Steve got into coaching, making his way back to the NHL and coaching past Tendy Talk guest Ed Belfour while he was in Toronto, and working with other guests Maria Mountain and Dustin "Bones" Smith as well.

On the episode, we talk about Steve's journey to the NHL, his injury, coaching one of the greatest goalies to play the game, and why it's important to listen to several coaching voices not just one.

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For Episode 67 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network, I chat with Pete Fry, the Goalie Mindset Guy. Pete and I talked about his start in hockey, how he spent some time in my neck of the woods, and something Pete suggested I try in my next beer league game to help me keep my focus.

In our conversation, Pete shared what he learned skating with the Canadian national team doing a drill with past Tendy Talk guest Ed Belfour. There are so many great nuggets of simple things we can all incorporate into our game from minutes to the beer leagues. This is an episode that is worth bookmarking and re-listening to every so often when your game begins to lag.

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For Episode 66 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network, I chat with Eddie Lack a goalie whose name I had written on a list of goalies I wished to have on the podcast before I started. Eddies outgoing personality attracted me to him as a guest, but being a Sweedish player assimilating to North America, his affinity for Tacos, playing with the legendary Roberto Luongo, and now his ventures into real estate had me wanting to ask him so many questions. 

The episode is shorter than most as we connected over the work lunch hour, but I still had a chance to ask some questions and get some great stories out of Eddie. Who knows, maybe I can have a part two if we get together when my family heads to Arizona for Spring Training. 

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For Episode 65 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network, I chat with I chat Boston University goalie coach, author of How to be a Goalie Parent and Hockey Goaltending, founder of Stop It Goaltending, and Director of Goaltending Development for Sense Arena Brian Daacord. This is a must-listen episode for goalies and goalie parents.

Brian and I cover a wide range of topics from how goalies can defend the Zegras goal, what he sees as the next evolution of the Michigan goal, the importance of sticking to the process, Sense Arena's amazing capabilities, and why every goaltender should be using the Stop It Goaltending Game Day app.

Be sure to follow Brian, Stop It Goaltending, and Sense Arena on social media, and enjoy the episode.

Want to be on the podcast, or know somebody I should talk to? Reach out to me at [email protected], or contact me through the Contact page.

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