The Backup Goalie
Every team has a starting goalie and by definition this means the other goaltender will have to fill the role and expectations of the back up …
The Success Triangle
To make it to the big leagues you need to have a well balanced life. The balance that I’m describing involves three areas: school, social life …
Post Hug Variation
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]One of the most fundamental, technical positions a goaltender uses is the post hug. Proper sealing at the post prevents greasy goals and allows the …
Legitimite Excuses for Failure
I placed a simple but powerful quote on a whiteboard during one of my summer camps several years ago. “To have the ultimate result of making …
Breakaways
The first key to stopping a breakaway is to be prepared for them beforehand and to be keenly aware of certain situations where they normally happen. …
The Brittle Goalie
Goaltending is extremely stressful, dangerous, difficult and more times than not potentially embarrassing. To show up day in and day out whether you are feeling your …
The Starting Goalie
On many teams and for a variety of reasons one of the goaltenders is defined as the starter. As you progress up the hockey ladder your …
Goaltender Fighting
Every goaltender at some point has seen the glamorous highlights of a NHL goalie fight. The crowd is going wild, your teammates are cheering and your …
Backside Leg Recovery Foot Placement
[:en][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I’ll apologize in advance for writing my first technical article on what can be argued is a very elite and difficult skill, displayed properly by a …