Episode 350: Chicago Blackhawks prospect Adam Gajan

Episode 350 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features freshly signed Chicago Blackhawks prospect Adam Gajan.

In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Gajan shares greta stories, insights and advice from his two years of college hockey, including what changed to allow him to breakthrough this season at the University of Minnesota-Duluth and earn and entry level contract with the Blackhawks team that drafted him in the second round in 2023, and his first pro start in the AHL. Gajan also talks about his experience with Slovakia at the Olympics, including an incredible off-ice experience with Jake Oettinger, the evolving state of goalies and goalie coaching in his home country, his use of NHL Sense Arena, and lots more. 

In the Parent Playbook, presented by Stop it Goaltending U the App, we answer a question from one of our readers who asks if there is more value in playing 100% of the games at a lower level, or embracing an A-team challenge where they will learn to work in a tandem. Hutch also goes on a rant about how 12 year olds should not have to fight for ice time!

We also review this week’s Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, featuring Eric Comrie of the Winnipeg Jets sharing the cheat code him and Connor Hellebuyck use to manage a 3-on-1.

And in our weekly gear segment, we head to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, for a look at the new Warrior Covert goalie stick, which is lightweight and features a lower kick point that makes it easier to quickly elevate hard passes past opposing forecheckers.