Mental Preparation
I have personally watched hundreds of goaltenders with exceptional skills in practice, even at lower levels of hockey. However, when these goaltenders play in a big …
Athletic Separation
All athletes regardless of sport or position need to have special abilities on and off the ice. One of these special abilities I have termed is …
Puckhandling in the New NHL
The new NHL rules have met with almost universal approval from the fans because of the increased goalscoring, the frequent comebacks and because of the excitement …
Dropped Goal Stick
I have watched and played hockey for over thirty years and I have seen the goaltender lose his stick during the course of play hundreds of …
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 …