Many goalies have had to make a decision between being the starting goalie at a lower level or being the backup goalie at a higher level. Looking back on the choices that I have made and the experiences that I have had, I would definitely have to say that being a starting goalie at a [...]
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Step #1 - Don’t ever complain about not being the starting goalie to anyone - Once you start complaining to your teammates the word will get to your coach. Don’t vocalize the fact that you aren’t starting, just wait patiently for your opportunity to become the starting hockey goalie. Coaches will definitely put you in [...]
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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 [...]
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With tryouts only a few months away, I thought this would be a helpful post for any hockey goalie who is trying to make the team. These are a few tips for getting noticed by coaches and scouts and getting picked for the team that you are trying out for.
Do whatever you have to do [...]
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If any of you watched any NHL games this year, it should have been pretty evident to you that it is very important for a hockey goalie at a high level to be able to play the puck. Marty Turco, Martin Brodeur, and Rick DiPietro are prime examples of goalies who have the ability to [...]
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Sometimes the hardest game to play in as a hockey goalie is the game where your own team is dominating the game and you are only get a few shots each period. As we all know its so much easier to feel comfortable in net when you are getting a lot of shots, but what [...]
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