USA Hockey Magazine Podcast
Jeremy Swayman
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Jeremy Swayman sits down with USA Hockey Magazine following his announcement as the winner of the 2020 Mike Richter Award. Swayman discusses the similarities between Alaska and Maine, gearing up for professional hockey and much more in this episode of the USA Hockey Magazine Podcast.
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[0:00-0:40] Opening and guest introduction
[0:41-1:08] On how it felt to be a finalist for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award and to win the Mike Richter Award
[1:09-1:42] On how he’s keeping himself busy at home in Anchorage, Alaska
[1:43-2:25] On what his training regimen looks like while studying from home
[2:26-3:31] On how it felt having the season coming to an early end, and his appreciation for those working on the front lines
[3:32-4:47] On sending off the seniors in his final college game and playing for home ice playoffs
[4:48-6:04] On his decision to move to Maine to play
[6:05-7:02] On some of the similarities between Alaska and Maine
[7:03-8:25] On how rejection has fueled him to get him to where he is today, and how all of his mentors have gotten him to Maine
[8:26-9:13] On the advice he would give to young goalies when they hit bumps in the road
[9:14-10:59] On what it’s like to be an instructor at goalie camps and how Steve Thompson has helped him in his goaltending career
[11:00-11:43] On how important is it to him to give back to the hockey community
[11:44-12:53] On how this amazing season with the Black Bears
[12:54-14:10] On moving into the Boston Bruins organization and why now was the right time to jump from the college ranks to the pros, and making sure he can finish his degree
[14:11-14:57] On how he feels about joining the Bruins
[14:58-15:42] On what it means to him to have his name associated with the Mike Richter Award
[15:43-16:30] Closing and outro
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