When I started playing more competitively I found a few techniques that really helped me to get my game face on and focus for the game that lie ahead. It is very important for a hockey goalie to get mentally prepared for a game…this isn’t often the case for the rest of the team. Goalies require special time to focus by themselves without any distractions.

A good way to get yourself prepared is to go some place by yourself in silence, close your eyes, and visualize yourself making every possible save that you can make. Visualize glove saves, blocker saves, pad saves, butterflies, pad stacks, desperation saves, etc. Also visualize yourself making smart plays with the puck, controlling rebounds, and most of all visualize yourself winning the game. This might sound dumb, but you have no idea how powerful your mind is and thinking positive will do wonders for your game and your confidence.

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