Cooper Black: The Tallest Goalie in Pro Hockey — 6'9" Panthers Prospect

6-foot-9 Florida Panthers prospect Cooper Black is the tallest goalie in pro hockey — and he wears size 16 skates, four sizes bigger than the largest blade and holder any company makes. Episode 352 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports (https://www.thehockeyshop.com/), dives into his path from Michigan high school hockey to AHL starter in the Florida Panthers System. In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena (https://hockey.sensearena.com/store), Black shares his unique path from playing high school hockey in Michigan to signed pro, including lessons from being cut several times along the way. He talks about the recruiting process, including a cold call from Hall of Fame goalie Roberto Luongo, reigning in "psychopath" aggression for his size, his in-game mantras, several exceptional tactical and technical tips, and the unique equipment challenges that come with being the biggest goalie in pro hockey, including the challenge of having size 16 feet — four sizes bigger than the largest blade and holder any company makes. In the Parent Playbook, presented by Stop it Goaltending U the App (https://www.stopitgoaltending.com/app-download/), we share lessons and advice for any goalie and parent going through the recent draft process at the junior levels. We also review this week's Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, featuring Jet Greaves of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Team Canada with great tips on scans, screens and scrambles. And in our weekly gear segment, we head to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, for a look at the new CCM Tacks stick, with durability reinforcements and the best blade feel of any composite.