Professional hockey goalie Cody Porter joins host Pete Fry to discuss his career and recent signing in Sweden's second-highest league. Porter shares insights on his late start in hockey, the pivotal role of his coaches Sean Murray and Eli Wilson in his development, and the importance of focus, consistency, and self-improvement. He advises young goalies to work hard and avoid comparisons, highlighting his own determination to overcome challenges and achieve his NHL dream.
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Cody's Pro Deal (00:00:36)
Cody signs a pro deal with a team in Sweden and discusses the league and team.
Choosing the Swedish League (00:01:03)
Cody explains why he chose to play in the Swedish league and his long-term career goals.
Cody's Success in Liiga (00:02:12)
Cody's experience playing in the top league in Finland, Liiga, and the transition to a new team.
Mental Reset Story (00:05:24)
Pete and Cody discuss a mental reset story from Cody's past games and the importance of mindset in goaltending.
Overcoming Adversity (00:09:42)
Cody shares his experience of overcoming injuries and setbacks in his career.
Playing in Different Leagues (00:11:11)
Cody's commitment to playing in various leagues and the respect he has for different hockey leagues.
European Hockey and Adversity (00:14:54)
Cody's insights on the quality of European hockey and overcoming adversity in his career.
Future Plans and Swedish Language (00:17:05)
Cody's excitement for his future in Sweden and his efforts to learn the language.
Setting a New Target (00:17:43)
Discussion about changing the target from making playoffs to winning playoffs and setting higher goals.
Relegation and Promotion in Hockey (00:18:43)
Conversation about the concept of relegation and promotion in hockey leagues, including a comparison to European leagues.
Overcoming Adversities (00:20:47)
Personal experiences and adversities faced, including dealing with injuries and contract issues.
Influence of Finnish Goalie Coaches (00:24:52)
Discussion about the impact of Finnish goalie coaches and their coaching styles on the player's development.
Coaching Styles and Player Responses (00:30:03)
Exploration of coaching methods, including the impact of different coaching approaches on players' responses and development.
Influence of North American Goalie Coaches (00:33:28)
Reflection on the influence of specific North American goalie coaches on the player's technical skills and overall development.
Eli Wilson and Sean Murray (00:34:22)
Discussion about the impact of goalie coaches Eli Wilson and Sean Murray on speaker 2's career.
Improvements in Game (00:35:00)
Pete discusses the positive impact of working with Eli Wilson and how it has improved his game.
Consistency and Mental Focus (00:37:03)
Pete talks about the importance of consistency and mental focus in his game, especially during challenging situations.
Focusing on What's Important (00:37:46)
Pete emphasizes the significance of focusing on essential aspects of game preparation and cutting out unnecessary distractions.
Striving for Excellence (00:39:23)
Pete shares his mindset of constantly striving for improvement and not settling for current achievements.
Advice for Young Goalies (00:41:33)
Pete provides advice for young goaltenders, emphasizing the im
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