Our awesome producer has been overseas for a long time working on his studies so we let him enjoy and as a result the podcast lay fallow. So now we are back! We have commitments from a ton of new and returning guests as we march toward episode number 100!
NHL Broadcaster and insider Kevin Weekes joins Jonah talking, life as a goalie now on ESPN, NHL Network and being an Insider.
Kevin talks about the change of culture in coaching, the change in playing requirements in goalies, what toughness really means and how it translates today.
Even more so…
Ever wondered what it takes to transition from the intensity of an NHL crease to the fast-paced world of sports media? Join us for an exclusive conversation with Kevin Weekes, a former NHL goalie who shares his captivating journey from the streets of Toronto to the spotlight of hockey broadcasting. Kevin offers an inside look at his family’s immigrant experience from Barbados, the unique challenges faced by goalies, and how standing out in this specialized position shaped his career.
(00:01) Kevin Weekes Interview, Former NHL Goalie
(09:32) Black Goalies and Mentors in Hockey
(17:02) Changing Dynamics of Coaching in Sports
(23:25) The Evolution of Goaltending and Coaching
(32:42) Goalies Overcoached in NHL Development
(39:37) Goalie Mentality and Endurance in NHL
(48:49) Goalie Psychology and Offseason Predictions
(55:50) Expansion Plans and NHL Union Insights
(01:07:42) Optimizing NHL Fan Engagement and Coverage
(01:13:39) Inspiring Stories in Hockey World
So, be sure to listen in and hear NHL Broadcaster and insider Kevin Weekes On Life As A Goalie Now On ESPN NHL Network and being an Insider
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Born and raised in Toronto, Jonah Sigel is currently based in Seattle, WA. An avid sports fan, Jonah took to writing about the sports media world back in 2004 with two young kids at home, a new job and a return to Toronto. The interest grew and grew to include the former website Torontosportsmedia.com, the twitter handle @yyzsportsmedia, the PressRow podcast and now the all new yyzsportsmedia.com
