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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 trick” that changed a playoff game
• How he hypnotized a rival fan to cheer for his team
• The time he went to jail after a playoff win
• His near-death plane crash survival story
• Coaching a young Wayne Gretzky at the first-ever World Juniors
• His secret to building winning teams and why he was the first to coach with four lines

This is hockey history told like you’ve never heard it before—with grit, heart, and a ton of laughs. Ernie Punch McLean is a true original, and this episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves the soul of the sport.

👉 Listen now and discover why they call him a living legend.

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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 Wedgewood.

They dive into:
🧠 The mental battles of moving from minor hockey to junior and pro
🏒 The importance of patience and work ethic in a goalie’s development
🔥 What separates great goalies like Wedgewood and Nedeljkovic
💡 Behind the invention of game-changing products like the Edge Protector and Piranha Pegs
🏆 How Stan coaches accountability, leadership, and mindset to the next generation

Packed with raw stories, inspiring lessons, and real talk about goaltending in today’s game—this is an episode every goalie, coach, and hockey parent needs to hear.

Hit play, take notes, and stay dialed in. This is one for the books.

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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 training.

Pete and Mark discuss the importance of multi-sport athleticism for young goalies, the mental resilience needed to overcome setbacks, and the critical role of strength training in goaltending. Plus, Mark shares insights from his business, Dex Show High Performance Training, and gives valuable advice for goalies looking to level up their game.

Stick around for an episode packed with wisdom, mindset strategies, and stories from the grind of professional hockey. Tune in now! 🎧🔥

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