Johnny Hicks: 2026 National Champion & University of Denver Goaltender

Welcome to Episode 68 of the Dialed and Driven Mentality Podcast! In this episode, Jeff Lerg and Natalie Ferenc sit down with 2026 National Champion and University of Denver goaltender Johnny Hicks — or more famously “Johnny Bricks.” From starting the season as Denver’s third-string goalie to becoming the backbone of a national championship run, Johnny shares one of the most inspiring goalie stories in college hockey. Johnny opens up about the mindset shifts, preparation habits, and mental di...