Send us a text In this historic and wildly entertaining episode, Pete Fry sits down with the one and only Ernie “Punch” McLean—a two-time Memorial Cup champion, iconic junior hockey coach, and foundational figure in the creation of the Western Hockey League. From outsmarting referees with water bottles to putting a goon in net for a penalty shot, Punch shares his unfiltered, unbelievable, and hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from decades in the game. You’ll hear: The wild “water bottle tri...
Send us a text In this deep and energizing episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry, the Goalie Mindset Guy, sits down with legendary goalie coach Stan Matwijiw—current goaltending coach for the Windsor Spitfires and founder of Bandits Goalie School. Stan shares his powerful journey from growing up idolizing goalies at Windsor Spitfires games to playing in the WHL, attending NHL camps, and eventually coaching some of the game’s best—like Thatcher Demko, Alex Nedeljkovic, and Scott Wedg...
Send us a text In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, host Pete Fry sits down with former pro goaltender Mark Dekanich for an in-depth conversation about the highs and lows of his career. Mark shares his journey from playing in the KHL and NHL to breaking records at Colgate University and the AHL. He opens up about the biggest adversities he faced, including injuries that derailed his NHL dreams, and how he rebounded to build a successful post-hockey career in high-performance trainin...
Send us a text In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, host Pete Fry, The Goalie Mindset Guy, sits down with longtime friend and Team Canada gold medalist Jeff Glass. With an incredible career spanning the NHL, KHL, and now as the goaltending coach for the San Diego Gulls in the Anaheim Ducks organization, Jeff shares his journey—from minor hockey in Calgary to making his NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks. Jeff opens up about the highs of winning World Junior gold, the challenges o...
Send us a text In this powerhouse episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry, The Goalie Mindset Guy, sits down with Montreal Canadiens goaltender and Goalie Mindset Client, Jakub Dobeš. Jakub shares his journey from growing up in Czechia surrounded by hockey, to becoming one of the most promising young goaltenders in professional hockey today. They dive deep into Jakub's early inspiration, lessons from his hockey family, and how his father’s honest feedback built his mental toughness. J...
Send us a text In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry sits down with former NCAA goaltender and Access Goaltending co-founder Matt Bourgeois. Matt shares his journey from playing NCAA Division 1 at Sacred Heart to signing in the WHA2, breaking down the challenges, lessons, and mindset shifts that helped him succeed. Together, Pete and Matt dive into: ✅ The impact of Patrick Roy on Matt’s early goalie career ✅ Overcoming setbacks and the importance of perseverance ✅ Why playin...
Send us a text In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry, the Goalie Mindset Guy, sits down with NHL legend and Sportsnet analyst Kelly Hrudey for an insightful and candid conversation about the mental game of goaltending, his journey to the NHL, and the highs and lows of his 20-year pro career. Kelly shares his unconventional path to becoming an elite goaltender, going from house league at 15 to being drafted in the second round just two years later. He opens up about playing w...
Send us a text In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry sits down with former pro goaltender and elite goalie coach Jamie Phillips for an inspiring deep dive into his career—from getting cut in minor hockey to earning an NHL draft selection. Jamie shares powerful lessons on resilience, handling setbacks, and the importance of strong practice habits. They also discuss: ✅ How getting cut fueled Jamie’s success ✅ The mental challenges of transitioning from junior to college ...
Send us a text In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry sits down with 20-year pro and CHL Goalie of the Year Adam Russo. At just 5’7”, Adam defied the odds and built an incredible career, proving that mindset, preparation, and resilience are the real game-changers in goaltending. His journey is a testament to the power of belief and relentless work ethic. Adam shares his path from playing in the QMJHL with Acadie-Bathurst to competing at the highest levels in Europe and North ...
Send us a text 🎙️ The Goalie Mindset Podcast with Pete Fry welcomes an extraordinary guest: Jeff Lerg, former Michigan State University national champion, USHL League MVP, and renowned mentor to goalies across all levels. Standing at just 5’6” and overcoming severe asthma, Jeff shattered stereotypes, proving that mindset, perseverance, and determination can lead to greatness. In this episode, Jeff shares his inspiring journey from youth hockey to professional leagues in North America and Euro...
Send us a text 🎙️ In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry "The Goalie Mindset Guy", sits down with Steve Schut from Puck Warriors Goaltending to dive deep into the world of goaltenders and their biggest supporters—goalie parents. Steve shares insights from decades of experience as a goalie, coach, and parent, exploring the key traits of supportive parents, the importance of fostering a love for the game, and how to help young goalies build confidence and resilience. Pete and S...
Send us a text 🎙️ In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry "the Goalie Mindset Guy" sits down with seasoned goalie coach and former goaltender Matt Dupoud. Matt brings over 15 years of coaching experience and shares his unique journey from growing up in Pointe-Claire, Montreal, to playing in the QMJHL, and now leading goalie development at Shift Performance in Ottawa. Discover Matt’s personal insights on: ✅ Developing a champion’s mindset from day one in the crease ✅ Lessons le...
Send us a text In this episode of the Goalie Mindset Podcast, host Pete Fry interviews Connor LaCouvee about his journey as a hockey goalie. Connor has years of experience in the AHL, ECHL and Europe. He is the owner of https://lacouveegoaltending.com/. Connor recounts his early years in minor hockey, his development at Notre Dame, and his aspirations for higher levels of play. They discuss the mental and physical growth Connor experienced, his transition to junior hockey, and the challenges ...
Send us a text In this episode of the Goalie Mindset Podcast, host Pete Fry and guest Joey Ali, the Founder of Proali Goalie Training and part owner of Pro-Formance Goalie Schools, delve into various aspects of goaltending and mindset. Joey shares his journey as the goalie coach for Team Canada Blind Hockey, highlighting the unique challenges and techniques involved. The conversation also explores the concept of perfection in goaltending, the importance of confidence, and the benefits of tryi...
Send us a text In this episode of the Goalie Mindset Podcast, host Pete Fry talks with Tom Lawson about his incredibly inspiring journey as a goalie. Tom achieved many great things in his career and shares great stories with Pete that can be deemed as legendary! Tom shares his transition from defenseman to goalie, his rise from minor hockey to junior A, and the importance of betting on oneself without a having a "Plan B". He recounts his college and professional challenges, emphasizing...
Send us a text Professional hockey goalie Cody Porter joins host Pete Fry to discuss his career and recent signing in Sweden's second-highest league. Porter shares insights on his late start in hockey, the pivotal role of his coaches Sean Murray and Eli Wilson in his development, and the importance of focus, consistency, and self-improvement. He advises young goalies to work hard and avoid comparisons, highlighting his own determination to overcome challenges and achieve his NHL dream. Priva...
Send us a text In this episode of the Goalie Mindset Podcast, host Pete Fry interviews Carter Bickle, a goalie who has recently excelled in the QMJHL. Carter discusses his journey from playing in the OHL to his current success, including overcoming the disappointment of being initially overlooked in the draft. He shares his early inspiration from Jonathan Quick and the importance of mental resilience and self-belief. Pete and Carter explore the mental strategies that have aided Carter's perfo...
Send us a text In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry talks with Vic Lindal about the benefits of Endpoint Visualization. Lindal, an accomplished athlete and coach, shares insights on how visualizing goals can enhance performance across various fields, including sports and academics. The discussion includes personal anecdotes, with Lindell's impressive feats, such as completing an Ironman at 50 and cycling around Taiwan at 82, underscoring the technique's effectiveness. The e...
Send us a text Get ready to dive deep into the mind of an Olympian and professional goalie, Paris O'Brien. Hosted by Pete Fry, the Goalie Mindset Podcast unlocks the secrets to achieving dominance on the ice. Paris is also a Pete Fry Certified Coach who is working directly with athletes on a weekly basis helping them with their mindset. During the episode Paris talks about the routines he uses to strengthen his mindset and talks about his unexpected path to becoming an Olympian. Paris ...
Send us a text In this episode of the Goalie Mindset Podcast, host Pete Fry talks with Justin Cardinal, a seasoned goalie coach from Evolution Goaltending and WHL Consultant for 9 years. Justin shares his wisdom on the importance of self-belief for goalies, drawing on experiences with NHL players like Aidin Hill and Logan Thompson who have been his clients since they were 10 years old. Justin stresses commitment and discipline as key to success, contrasting it with the pitfalls of a fixed min...