EP. 161 - Dylan Garand - New York Rangers prospect and AHL All-Star Goaltender "Mental Game Mastery"

Send us Fan Mail Dylan Garand shares his journey from a young goalie in Victoria to becoming a New York Rangers prospect and AHL All-Star, revealing the mental techniques and training approaches that have elevated his game. • Moving to Delta Hockey Academy at age 14 marked the moment Dylan committed fully to becoming a hockey player • Understanding what works personally for mental preparation is crucial for goaltenders • Practice intensity directly transfers to game performance - Dylan aims to stop every shot in practice • Purposeful intent behind every drill helps develop technical skills while maintaining competitive mindset • Self-talk using simple cues like "compete" and "work hard" helps maintain focus after goals or during tough stretches • World Junior experience included winning gold medal in dramatic overtime fashion • Transition to pro hockey required adjusting to players making more calculated decisions • Finding ways to play well when not feeling your best is what separates professionals • Training specifically for goaltending involves edge work, ankle stability, and lateral movement rather than traditional player workouts • Patience in development while with the Rangers organization (behind Igor Shesterkin) is building a foundation for long-term success

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