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What does it take to go from third-string goalie to helping your team win a national championship?

In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry sits down with Johnny Hicks, fresh off winning the NCAA National Championship with the University of Denver, alongside his longtime goalie coach, Nathan Wolfe. Together, they share the mindset, habits, and relationship that helped Johnny reach one of the biggest moments of his career.

This isn't just a conversation about winning. It's about everything that happens before the trophy.

Pete, Johnny, and Nathan dive into:

• How Johnny learned to manage fear and treat it as nothing more than background noise
• Why routines, positive self-talk, and confidence became the foundation of his game
• How to bounce back after a goal against without letting it affect the next save
• Why every game should be treated the same, whether it's opening night or the national championship
• The importance of staying present instead of chasing results
• How body language, breathing, and preparation help build confidence

Nathan also shares what he saw in Johnny from the very beginning and why his willingness to learn, stay disciplined, and trust the process separated him from so many other goalies.

One of the biggest lessons from this episode is simple:

Your opportunity may not come when you expect it, but when it does, you need to be ready.

Johnny started the season as Denver's third-string goalie. Instead of getting frustrated, he stayed patient, kept learning, trusted his preparation, and was ready when his chance came. That mindset helped lead him all the way to a national championship.

If you're a goalie, coach, or parent looking to build confidence, improve your mental game, and learn what it really means to trust the process, this episode is one you won't want to miss.

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What separates goalies who make it to the highest level from those who never quite get there?

In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry sits down with legendary goalie coach Eli Wilson, who has spent more than 25 years developing some of the best goaltenders in the world, including Carey Price, Devan Dubnyk, Stuart Skinner, Tim Thomas, and many more.

This conversation dives into the mental side of elite performance and what Eli has learned from working with goalies at every level of the game.

Pete and Eli discuss:

• What made Carey Price different from everyone else
• Why focus and concentration separate elite goalies
• The role competitiveness plays in long-term success
• Why some talented goalies never reach their potential
• How confidence, work ethic, and open-mindedness work together
• The biggest mistakes coaches and parents make with goalies
• Why gratitude and perspective matter during difficult seasons

One theme comes up again and again throughout the conversation:

The best goalies never stop trying to get better.

Whether it’s Carey Price, Devan Dubnyk, Stuart Skinner, or Tim Thomas, they all shared a willingness to learn, adapt, and keep improving, even when they were already performing at a high level.

Eli also shares some powerful advice for coaches. Building trust, communicating with your goalies, and focusing on helping them improve is far more effective than criticism, sarcasm, or dwelling on mistakes.

This episode is packed with lessons for goalies, coaches, and parents alike.

🎧 If you want to understand how elite goalies think, learn what separates great competitors from average ones, and discover what it really takes to keep improving year after year, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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What does it take to stay calm, confident, and focused when you're playing in the biggest games of your life?

In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry sits down with San Jose Sharks prospect Christian Kirsch as he prepares for the Memorial Cup Final after an outstanding season and playoff run.

Christian shares his journey from growing up in Switzerland, moving through the Swiss development system, representing his country at multiple World Championships, and eventually making the jump to North America.

But this conversation goes much deeper than hockey.

Christian opens up about the mindset tools that helped transform his game and how learning to manage confidence, focus, and emotions has allowed him to perform at a higher level.

Pete and Christian discuss:

• How confidence routines changed his game
• Why the Confidence Anchor became one of his most valuable tools
• How to bounce back after a goal against
• The importance of treating every game the same, no matter how big the stage
• Why penalties, breakaways, and high-pressure situations are opportunities, not threats
• How to stay mentally fresh during a long season

One of the most powerful parts of the conversation is Christian's perspective on big games. Whether it's the World Juniors, playoffs, or the Memorial Cup Final, his approach stays the same:

"The puck is still the same size."

He also shares the importance of having an "on-off switch" as a goalie. Being fully locked in at the rink is important, but being able to step away from hockey and recharge is just as critical if you want to stay sharp throughout a long season.

This episode is packed with practical mindset lessons that goalies can start using immediately.

🎧 If you're looking to build confidence, improve your focus, and learn how elite goalies prepare for high-pressure moments, this episode is definitely worth a listen.

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