Christmas Gifts for Goalies
How To Buy Christmas Gifts for Goalies First off, let’s be perfectly clear. This list of Christmas presents for goalies isn’t just for use during the Holiday season. If you’ve got a goalie in your life, I can personally assure you there are items here that they’ll want. You can use the information assembled to […]
Best Goalie Pads for 2024
The past two years featured more goalie pads news than any in the past decade. From Lefevre breaking ties with CCM to Bauer and Warrior again breaking the goalie pad market, if you’re between the pipes there has never been a better time to buy new goalie pads. There are quite a few new lines […]
Best Goalie Masks (for protection) 2024
Searching for a new goalie helmet? You’ve come to the right place. The team at Goalie Coaches has put together a best goalie mask buyers guide for 2024. This guide is designed to help you find the best goalie mask (for the money and the protection) this year. If you opt to save money buying […]
Mike Smith’s Edmonton Oilers CCM P2 Gear
For the 2019/2020 season Mike Smith is debuting a rocking set of Oilers colored CCM P2 pads. The gear is unbelievable in it’s simple yet bold and striking color scheme. It’s certainly one of the early favorites for set of the year. Buy CCM P2 Gear from Pure Hockey View this post on Instagram […]
The All Hockey Hair Team: Every Video
The All Hockey Hair Team from the Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament is one of the greatest hockey traditions there is. In 2019, it was announced that the All Hockey Hair Team tradition would be no longer. We decided to put every hockey hair team video in one place, in chronological order. Check it […]
Warrior Ritual GT2 Goalie Pads Review: Everything We Know
An in depth look at Warrior Ritual GT2 Goalie Pads. Warrior’s latest line of goalie pads, the Warrior Ritual GT2 is available for purchase. The pads released in the Spring of 2019 with both the GT2 Pro and the GT2 Senior lines available. We’re going to be taking the new GT2 line through the paces […]
21 Hand Eye Coordination Drills for Goalies (Or Any Athletes)
Hand eye coordination. It’s one of the biggest things any athlete can do to get better on or off the field. Do all athletes need hand eye coordination? Every athlete, minus maybe runners, needs to develop their hand eye coordination. Whether you’re catching pucks on the ice or framing softballs as a catcher on the […]
Who Will The Gophers Hockey Have At Goalie Next Season?
With the graduation of senior goaltenders Eric Schierhorn / Brock Kautz and Mat Robson signing with the Wild, the Gophers are in search of a goaltender. Luckily for Gophers fans, the 2019 class is a strong one. The Gophers welcome in two NHL draft pick goaltenders in Jack LaFontaine (will be a Junior with one […]
Gophers Goalie Mat Robson Signs with Wild
Former Minnesota Golden Gophers goaltender Mat Robson has signed a two year, entry level contract with the Minnesota Wild. Robson arrived in the Twin Cities fresh out of the BCHL for the 2017/2018 season. Robson took over near the end of that season and went on to start 31 games during the 2018 / 2019 […]
Collin Delia’s 2019 Chicago Blackhawks Mask
It’s been awhile since we’ve written a mask feature on our website, but with our recent top goalie masks article, we’re planning on releasing more and more soon. Collin Delia is one of our favorite up and coming goalies in the AHL / NHL. While still in college at Merrimack, he was gracious enough to […]
Goalie Yoga: The Complete Guide
Yoga for goalies. Yoga is one of the most effective ways for a hockey goalie to take care of their body off the ice. Plenty of NHL goalies are using yoga as an integral part of their off season (and in season) training! How to do yoga for goalies The best part about doing yoga […]
Hand Eye Coordination Goalie Drill
This is a great hand eye goalie drill made famous by our friends at True Focus Vision in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. In the video below, reshared from Goalies Inc Jim, you can see the goalie coach behind the net tossing a ball at a slanted surface in front of the goalie. This is […]
2 Shot RVH Transition Drill
This is a two shot drill that forces goalies to move both laterally across the top of their crease, as well as from post to post in the RVH (reverse vertical horizontal) position. As with any drill, this drill can have a multitude of variations. If you’re looking for more drills like this that we […]
Andrei Vasilevskiy’s New Bauer 2X Gear
It’s happening. Juusi Saros switches to all yellow gear. Then, Casey DeSmith. Andrei Vasilevskiy was spotted wearing a dark blue set of Bauer’s new 2X line. Vasilevskiy went from a white based Bauer 2X set pictured below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andrei Vasilevskiy (@andreivasilevskiy88) on Jan 27, 2019 […]
Advanced RVH Drill for Goalies
This is an advanced RVH drill designed to working on hinges and recoveries. Want monthly drills, the same stuff we use with our pros? Sign up for “All Access“. Subscribe to Goalie Coaches on Youtube.
Craig Andersons New GNETIK IV Pads
Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson updated his 2018 / 2019 gear setup to the stock graphic offered by Brian’s on their new GNETIK IV line. His latest gear design is posted below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Goalie Gear Nerd (@goaliegearnerd) on Feb 5, 2019 at 9:14am PST Earlier this season, […]
Devan Dubnyk’s 2018 / 2019 Minnesota Wild Gear
Devan Dubnyk wears Bauer 2S pads. Each year, he has continued to upgrade his gear with the latest that Bauer’s digital printing has to offer and this season is no different. Dubnyk has traditionally debuted a few different sets of gear throughout the season. It seems that he introduces a second set of gear halfway […]
Devan Dubnyk’s 2018 / 2019 Minnesota Wild Mask
New for the 2018 – 2019 NHL season, Devan Dubnyk is debuting a couple of masks. Devan Dubnyk wears a Bauer NME VTX mask, typically painted by DaveART. Dubnyk’s masks, in recent years, have featured a matte finish. The matte finish has been popular among goalies around the world and the painters themselves. One of […]
Devan Dubnyk 2019 All Star Game Gear
Devan Dubnyk, goalie for the Minnesota Wild, represented the Minnesota Wild at the 2019 NHL All Star Game. The 2019 All Star Game was a bit different than previous years, this year the teams wore black and white jerseys across the board. While I wish Dubnyk would’ve had time to break in a custom set […]
Best Youth Goalie Masks (for the protection)
Have a youth goalie? Whether your goalie is just getting started, or maybe a bit more experienced (but not yet ready for a pro level goalie mask), it is critical to understand the type of helmet you’ll have your young goalie wearing. Not every goalie helmet is the same and if there is one rule […]
Goalie Mask Painting Ideas
Hockey goalie mask designs are some of the most creative pieces of artwork on the planet. From designs that appear simple, yet reveal detail like you wouldn’t believe up close; to mask paintjobs that are intricate through and through. Goalie helmets give the person wearing them a chance to display things about themselves that no […]
The 29 Best Goalie Masks of All Time
The best NHL goalie masks of all time. That’s quite a reach, coming up with the best masks, ever. Each year, goalie mask painters raise the bar for paint jobs. On top of this, everybody has their own opinion of who has the best mask for that specific season. Finding the top of all time, […]
Vaughn SLR 2 Goalie Gear Review + Everything We Know
For the 2019 season, Vaughn is releasing a new line they’re calling the Vaughn SLR 2. The SLR 2 line comes after the Vaughn VE8 release, last season. The VE8 line from Vaughn drew quite a bit of press, so it’ll be interesting to see if the SLR 2 does the same. Vaughn has traditionally […]
Cam Wards 2019 Winter Classic Gear
Warrior Ritual V1 Pro Goalie Stick Review + Release
Last year, just about this time, Warrior broke the goalie internet with the release of their Warrior Ritual CR1 goalie stick. This time, it’s the Warrior Ritual V1 Pro (we think). Nobody has actually confirmed the name, but in a few posts from our friend The Goalie Gear Nerd, you can clearly see the branding […]
RVH Hinge and Recovery Drill for Goalies: Bauer Development Series
In this weeks edition of the Bauer Development Series, we’re working on an RVH hinge and recovery drill, with an entry back into the RVH and active stick use at the end. This is a challenging drill for higher level goalies who need to work on learning to regain their feet for behind the net […]
Mike Smiths Mike Vernon Calgary Flames Tribute Mask
Mike Smith has officially broken the goalie internet with his latest goalie mask for the 2018 / 19 NHL season. Smith had his mask painter, David Arrigo, whip up the ultimate tribute mask. His mask, a Vaughn Pro’s Choice, is painted exactly like Mike Vernon’s classic Red Cooper mask (complete with faux Flames sticker) from […]
Adaptive Recovery into RVH with Active Stick to Post Bump Goalie Drill
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Bauer 960 Goalie Mask Review
The Bauer 960 goalie helmet is a part of the Bauer profile series, which is one of the most popular and trusted goalie mask lineups on the market. The Bauer Profile line of goalie masks include: Bauer 960 Bauer 950 Bauer 940 Bauer 930 We have been using the Bauer 960 goalie helmet for going […]
Pekka Rinne’s Goalie Helmet for the 2018 2019 Season
Pekka Rinne is one of the most polarizing goaltenders on the planet, not named Henrik Lundqvist. Rinne did, after all, win the Vezina Trophy during the 2017 / 2018 NHL season. Pekka has been a stalwart for the Nashville Predators since entering the league with them and he’s looking to carry the torch again this […]
Garret Sparks Goalie Gear Worn Throughout His Career
Garret Sparks is one of the most polarizing figures in the goalie gear space, period. Up until the 2018 / 2019 NHL season, Sparks hasn’t even been on an active NHL roster for the entire season and he continues to wow with his eye for design. For your enjoyment, throughout his career, we’re going to […]
Best NHL Goalie Mask Designs 2018 – 2019 Season
What’s better, an awesome looking set of goalie pads or a well designed mask? How about both? As we continue to move forward in the age of digital printing on goalie pads, more and more NHL goalies are debuting unique goalie gear. In this guide, we’ll look at every goalie mask design in 2018/2019. We’ll […]
Bauer Vapor 2X Chest Protector Review + Everything We Know
It’s the best time of year to be a goalie. Well, best for your dreams, worst for your pocket book. It’s the “new gear” time of year, when we get to start previewing everything to come for the new season. Bauer has been making waves with their 2X line, and the goalie chest protector is […]
New NHL Spec Chest Protectors for 2018 2019
Year after year, the NHL continues to try to reduce the size of the goaltenders equipment. Most recently, we saw a reduction in the size of goalie pants, and this year we will see a smaller chest protector. ESPN covered the latest changes to NHL goalie equipment in a recent article, well worth the read. […]
Devan Dubnyks New Bauer 2S Gear for the 2018 / 19 NHL Season
Devan Dubnyk, one of the top netminders for Bauer Goalie, has not failed to impress since Bauer came out with their custom digital printing option for pros. Check out our article with NHL Goalie Gear for the 2018 / 2019 Season Dubnyk’s 2S setup for the 2017 / 2018 season actually featured a similar graphic […]
Brian’s GNETIK IV / 4 Goalie Gear Review + Everything We Know
August 10th, 2018 – Brian’s Goalie announces their latest line, the Brian’s GNETIK IV or GNETIK 4. In an Instagram post earlier today, Brian’s @goaliesonly announced that the line to follow their OPTIK gear from last season will be the GNETIK IV. The IV, or GNETIK 4 line will succeed the OPTIKs, and end the […]
Andrew Hammond’s Bauer 2S Gear for 2018/2019 NHL Season
Andrew Hammond was recently signed by the Minnesota Wild and should compete for the backup position during the 18/19 NHL season. He wasted no time grabbing headlines for goalies, opting to poll users on Twitter in regards to the gear he should wear this year. On July 5th, Hammond posted a photo to Twitter with […]
Jamie Phillips Switches from CCM to Bauer 2S Gear
As first broke by @goaliegearnerd on Instagram, Winnipeg Jets goalie prospect Jamie Phillips will be making the switch to Bauer 2S gear for the upcoming NHL season. Phillips is one of the Jets top goaltending prospects and has wore CCM gear for most of his career. Just last season, Phillips wore CCM Premier 2 gear. […]
CCM E Flex 4 Goalie Pads Review + Release: Everything We Know
With just a few months until the 2018 – 2019 NHL season gets underway, only one thing is for sure. The latest lines of goalie gear will start to leak. Typically, manufacturers release their latest gear to pros and higher end goalies during the summer prior to the actual gear release. These goalies wear the […]
Jake Oettinger’s New Bauer 2S Gear for the 2018/2019 Season
Dallas Stars 2017 first rounder and current Boston University goaltender Jake Oettinger will debut a flashy new set of Bauer 2S gear for the 2018/19 college hockey season. A post shared by MassCrease (@masscrease) on Jun 15, 2018 at 6:57am PDT The Bauer 2S line has taken the hockey community by storm with many goalies […]
Pro Strength Coach Jayme Pantekoek To Produce Off Ice Goalie Training Programs for Goalie Coaches
Jayme Pantekoek, an owner of Full Strength works with hockey players from youth to the NHL. Jayme’s credentials as a strength and speed coach are well beyond most trainers in the field. He has developed over 50 NHL athletes and hundreds of DI collegiate and junior hockey players across the nation. Pantekoek is also equipped […]
Ben Ferrell’s New Vaughn VE8 Set
With the end of most seasons, new gear is starting to flow in as goalies start their summer training programs. Ben Ferrell (@benferr20) worked with our friends at Pure Goalie on this new Vaughn VE8 set. A post shared by Pure Goalie (@puregoalie) on May 3, 2018 at 9:06am PDT
Whats The Best Composite Goalie Stick On The Market In 2018?
Just like comparing goalie skates, identifying the best goalie stick on the market is largely opinion and styles of play. With that being said, there are really 4-6 awesome composite goalie sticks that perform well in the $200-$300 price range. If you’re buying a composite goalie stick for the first time, we recommend the Warrior […]
Quik Anchor Pegs V2 Anchorpegs Are Here
For those of you who aren’t familiar with Quik Anchor Pegs, the manufacturer created one of the most revolutionary hockey net pegs specifically for goalie training. This peg is called the “Guardian Anchor Peg” (GoalieCoaches.com is an authorized dealer, buy them here). Recently, Quik Anchor Pegs released their latest variation of the net peg, the […]
A Facebook Group for Goalies: Goalie Coaches + Goalie Training
If you’re not familiar with the Goalie Coaches community, we’re a company driven to help goaltenders with or without access to a coach throughout the world. A Facebook Group for Goalies, Goalie Parents and Goalie Coaches We’ve built a Facebook group for goalie parents, goalie coaches, and goalies that will help continue to bring us […]
What Young Goalies Are Doing Wrong And How To Fix It
This is a video from Liam Herbst, former OHL goalie.
Give and Go Post Play Drill for Goalies
In this week’s Bauer Development Series drill, we’re working through a give and go post play drill for goalies. For more drills like this, check out the entire Bauer Development Series.
2 Part Puck Handling Progression Drill for Goalies
In this week’s Bauer Development Series Drill, we’re demonstrating a two part puck handling drill that goalies can progress through as they become more comfortable with the puck. This drill involves two parts. First, simple catching and passing, with a twist. Second, catching a puck and placing it on the ice. The second part of […]
TheraGun G2 Pro Review
“This is not a massager”. One of the first things TheraGun mentions on their website. And it’s not. TheraGun is a company focused on transforming muscle activation and recovery. For athletes in a hyper competitive, performance driven world, gaining that extra edge can make all the difference. The tool is designed to speed muscle recovery, […]
Anders Lindbacks New CCM E Flex 3 Gear
With one of (in our humble opinion) the best looking color schemes in professional hockey, the Milwaukee Admirals hockey team offers quite the canvas for goalies looking to take their gear to the next level. Anders Lindback has done just that. Lindback Debuts Colorful CCM E-Flex 3 Set The all navy set is neatly trimmed […]
Jimmy Howard Wearing Bauer 2S?
Similar to the Warrior Ritual CR1 stick this season, the movement of NHL goaltenders and up and coming goalies alike to Bauer 2S / Vapor 1X gear continues. It’s no surprise, either, with an interest in speed and performance NHL goalies are continually trying to give themselves the edge. Jimmy Howard Testing Bauer 2S Gear? […]
Spencer Martin’s New Bauer 2S Colorado Avalanche Set
It seems like just yesterday that Spencer Martin dropped a new set using Bauer’s digital printing tech. Actually, it was a month ago (roughly), when he posted the all black Bauer 2S set that we’ve linked up below, but in goalie gear time that’s almost nothing. Here’s his latest creation for the time he’ll spend […]
Bauer NME VTX Helmet Review: Everything We Know
Bauer runs two lines of goalie masks. The first, their classic “Profile” style goalie helmet (Bauer 960, 950, etc). The second line is the Bauer NME mask. The Bauer NME VTX mask is a popular option for NHL goalies, some big names wearing them include Devan Dubnyk and Fredrik Andersen. We’re taking a deep dive […]
A Goalie Coaches Themed Mask Painted by Grangroth Graphics
Goalie Coaches has been wearing a Bauer NME VTX Helmet for our on ice Bauer Development Series. With an idea in mind, we approached Nate and Aaron at Grangroth Graphics about painting the lid in a Goalie Coaches themed. Here’s what we got. How does the mask painting process work?
Warrior Ritual G4 Chest and Arm Protector Review
In recent years, Warrior has been one of the major contributors to drastically changing the technology in goalie equipment. The release of the Warrior Ritual G4 Chest Protector continues to do just that. When it comes to chest protectors, Vaughn and Warrior tend to be two of the most popular lines on the market. In […]
Mike DiPietro’s New Bauer 2S Set
The string of incredible setups being dropped at what feels like a now daily pace continues. Michael DiPietro, goaltender for the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League, will be rocking these warplane themed Bauer pads for the remainder of this season. A post shared by Bauer Goalie (@bauergoalie) on Mar 1, 2018 at 12:06pm […]
Justin Fazio’s New Bauer 2S Set
Justin Fazio, longtime goaltender for the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League, is well known for his gear prowess. He recently debuted a new Bauer 2S set and it’s everything we could’ve hoped for (and more!). If you’re a fan of goaltending and you’re not excited about what Bauer is up to with their […]
Robin Lehner’s New Brian’s OPTIK Gear
It’s been quite the season gear wise for Robin Lehner. From brand to brand it seems he has bounced around quite a bit this year, so the question is — is this the brand that sticks? A post shared by Brian’s Custom Sports (@goaliesonly) on Mar 3, 2018 at 12:45pm PST Lehner’s OPTIK Gear This […]
Box Skating Drill for Goalies
This is a simple box drill designed to work on a goalies skating capabilities.
How Goalies Can Stay Dialed In During The Season
In this video, Josh from True Focus Vision covers an important topic for goaltenders. Staying dialed in during the season For many players, we’re at or near the end of the season. However, this isn’t the time to slow down your game. In fact, quite the opposite. For those of you poised or wanting to […]
