Low Tracking and RVH Recovery Drill for Goalies
In this advanced drill, we’re working on a couple items. T pushes, RVH recoveries and proper rebound control. Note: The gear used in this video, Bauer 2S goalie skates, Bauer 2S pads & gloves, and a Warrior CR1 goalie stick. Low Tracking and RVH Recovery Drill Breakdown First, we’re working on a t-push from post to […]
Bauer 2S Goalie Skate Review: Everything We Know
The Bauer 2S goalie skates are some of the lightest goalie skates on the market today. With that, they deliver a performance unlike any other. And yes, I know what you’re thinking. Weren’t these skates released in like.. 2018? Yes. But even as we enter a new decade, the Bauer 2S goalie skates are still […]
All Black Hockey Sticks Goalie Stick Review
For players in the hockey community, the opportunity to play with a competitively weighted stick for a fraction of the price is a “sight for sore eyes”, per se. All Black Hockey Sticks is a stick manufacturing company that makes exactly as the name entails; All Black Hockey Sticks. We procured one of these sticks […]
Jacob Markstrom’s New Bauer Vapor 1X Pads
Jacob Markstrom, goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks, has upgraded the graphic on his Bauer Vapor 1X gear. Jacob Markstrom’s New Bauer Vapor 1X Pads Markstrom has been debuting a slightly different Canucks themed graphic recently and some have speculated it’s the new stock graphic for the anticipated Bauer Vapor 2X line. Alas, several credible sources […]
Bauer Vapor 2X Goalie Gear Review: Everything We Know
Updated April, 2021: Bauer has released their latest line of pads, the Bauer Vapor HyperLite goalie pads. The HyperLite lineup follows last year’s release (2020) the Bauer Supreme UltraSonic. It’s official, we’ve now had a chance to look at the very first set of Bauer Vapor 2X goalie gear. Earlier this summer Jacob Markstrom had […]
Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament 2018: The Goalies
Many call it the greatest hockey tournament in North America. For the young, high school athletes, playing in the Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament is something they’ve always dreamed about. The Boys High School Hockey Tournament in Minnesota draws 18,000+ (yes, that’s eighteen thousand) to a semi-final and final game annually. For many of […]
Warrior Ritual CR1 Goalie Stick Review
Just 3-5 years ago, composite goalie sticks were almost unheard of in the NHL. Up until this point, goalies used wooden or foam core sticks. However, with the release of the Bauer 1S goalie stick (and for 2018, the Bauer 2S goalie stick), goalies started to break the trend. During the 2017 / 2018 NHL […]
Bauer 1X Goalie Stick Review: Everything We Know
The Bauer 1X goalie stick was developed for goalies who traditionally have used a foam core goalie stick, but haven’t wanted to fully transition to a composite goalie stick. Bauer 1X Goalie Stick The Bauer 1X stick was a great composite stick when it first came out, however it has been replaced by the better […]
Bauer 2S Goalie Stick Review: Everything We Know
Following the incredible success of the Bauer 1S, the Bauer 2S goalie stick is now available to the general public. We’ve been testing the Bauer 2S Pro stick for several months now, with great results. One of the biggest things any goalie notices first about this stick is how light it is. The 2S / […]
Stick Involvement & Low Tracking Warmup Drill for Goalies
This week’s @bauergoalie Development Series video focuses on some “advanced basics” of the position, all within the confines of a simple triangle drill pattern: 1) Proper stick involvement — making contact with the puck between the heel and mid-point of the stick using a simple upper body rotation. 2) Low tracking — staying “down” on […]
A 3 Step Lateral Movement and Hand Eye Sequence Drill for Goalies
3-Step Lateral Movement Hand Eye Sequence Drill for Goalies Video by Director of Goaltending Development at Goalie Coaches, Rob Liddell. Follow Rob on Instagram @coachliddell This drill is performed in a repeating sequence of three. The goalie always starts at the far post and pushes to the center angle before turning the head and squaring […]
Spencer Martin’s San Antonio Rampage Bauer 2S Pads
In what’s sure to be one of the quickest growing trends related to goalie pads, another goalie dropped photos of their digitally printed Bauer pads today. Spencer Martin, of the San Antonio Rampage will wear these all black Bauer 2S pads. The pads themselves feature a spur, the Rampage logo, and his number. A Bauer […]
Jordan Kooy
Jordan Kooy, Goalie Born in Bradford, Ontario Canada Bio: Jordan Kooy is a goalie currently playing in the OHL for the London Knights. At the time of his profile writing, he has a 3.07 GAA and a .903 SVS% through 20 games played. This is Kooy’s second year in the OHL, though last year he finished […]
Jordan Kooy’s Custom Vaughn V7 Pads for London Knights
Jordan Kooy is making a strong case for set of the year in the Ontario Hockey League. Although the Vaughn VE8 line of gear was just released by Vaughn, Kooy wears Vaughn V7 pads. Have a look for yourself. @jkooy31 with an amazing @vaughncustomsports. Really interesting to note the gold stitched logos (versus the white […]
Mathieu Bellemare’s Vaughn VE8 Setup
Mathieu Bellemare, goalie for the Shawinigan Cataractes of the QMJHL, is currently debuting one of the best looking Vaughn VE8 sets we’ve seen to date. The gear matches almost perfectly with the jerseys shown in this photo and the touch of white blends perfectly. A post shared by Mathieu bellemare (@mathbellemare) on Feb 7, 2018 […]
Blackhawks Goalie Jeff Glass Placed on Waivers
February 14th, 2018 After placing Jeff Glass on waivers, what’s next move for #Blackhawks in goal?@CRoumeliotis takes a look: https://t.co/To8n0hGOkG pic.twitter.com/41EGTXewmt — NBC Sports Chicago (@NBCSChicago) February 14, 2018 The Chicago Blackhawks place goaltender Jeff Glass on waivers. Glass had struggled as of late, giving up 10 goals in his last three games. The Blackhawks […]
Matthew Galajda
Matthew Galajda, Goalie Born in Aurora, Ontario Canada Bio: Matthew Galajda, at the time of this writing, is a freshman goalie at Cornell University. Galajda played his youth hockey in Canada, as well as Juniors. In two years with the Victoria Grizzlies of the BCHL, his lowest SVS% was a .910. This season, through 22 games […]
Top Goalie Prospects Available for 2018 NHL Draft
On May 14th, we’re officially launching our new goalie prospects project, goaltendingprospects.com. If you’re a goalie looking to be a top goalie prospect, go sign up for a free profile. With the 2018 NHL Entry Draft just months away, it’s time we take a look at some of the top goaltending prospects available for the […]
Goalie Development Should Be Priority For Youth Coaches
This article was contributed by Steve Carroll, of Carroll Goalie School. Follow Steve on Instagram @carrollgoalieschool How team coaches can help develop young goalies More youth hockey coaches need to change the way they currently do business and improve on how they work with their goalies. Coaches need to break out of their comfort zone, […]
Charlie Lindgren
Charlie Lindgren, Goalie Born in Lakeville, MN USA Bio: Charlie Lindgren is one of the top goaltending prospects of the Montreal Canadiens. Eliteprospects.com charts him as “a butterfly goaltender who reads the play well and does an excellent job staying square to the puck”. Birth Year: 1993-12-18 Birthplace: Lakeville, Minnesota United States of America Height: 6’2″ Weight: […]
Montreal Canadiens Extend Goaltender Charlie Lindgren By 3 Years
February 13th, 2018 The Montreal Canadiens have extended goaltender Charlie Lindgren. The deal is 3 years at $750,000 AAV. Canadiens agree to terms on a three-year, one-way contract extension with goaltender Charlie Lindgren. DETAILS -> https://t.co/Rf2UZmoTXh#GoHabsGo — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) February 13, 2018
Ukko Pekka Luukkonen
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Goalie Born in Espoo, Finland Bio: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is a 2nd round draft choice of the Buffalo Sabres, currently playing in Finland. Luukkonen was born in March of 1999, weights 196 lbs and stands 6 foot 4 inches tall. Luukkonen’s best season was with HPK U20 in 2016/17 when he posted a 1.78 GAA […]
Dylan Ferguson
Dylan Ferguson, Goalie born in Lantzville, British Columbia Bio: Dylan Ferguson is a goaltending prospect of the Vegas Golden Knights. Ferguson was actually drafted by the Dallas Stars in the 7th round of the 2017 Entry Draft, before being traded to Vegas. Most notably, Ferguson was called up to the Vegas Golden Knights during the 2017 […]
Manitoba Moose Sign Goalie Austin Lotz to PTO
Tuesday, Febuary 18th 2018 According to a press release by the Manitoba Moose, the Moose have signed goaltender Austin Lotz to a professional tryout agreement (PTO). Lotz is currently in his second season of professional hockey, following a multi year career at the Major Junior level with the WHL’s Everett Silvertips and the Medicine Hat […]
Austin Lotz
Austin Lotz, Goalie born in Winnipeg Manitoba Bio: Austin Lotz is a born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Lotz has played as high as the AHL at the time of this writing. Lotz has played with the Everett Silvertips (WHL), Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL), Tucson Roadrunners (AHL), Rapid City Rush (ECHL), Reading Royals (ECHL), Grunthal Red Wings […]
Will Team USA Women’s Goalies Have To Remove Statue of Liberty From Their Masks?
For most goalies, a custom mask design is one of the best parts about owning your own gear. For two USA Women’s Olympic goalies, the opportunity to show off their custom mask artwork may not last for long. Why would the USA Women’s Goalies not be allowed to wear their masks? According to an article […]
2018 Olympics Hockey Goalie Gear
With the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang upon us, it’s time for another edition of the goalie gear tracker. This year’s Winter Olympics are a bit different, as there will be no NHL players (Ovechkin initially planned on it, but later pulled out). We’ve got a number of goalies that the average fan may not […]
A Day in the life of an NHL EBUG
If you’re not following @goaliecoaches on Snapchat, you should. Today we have Connor Beaupre, Emergency Backup Goalie for the Minnesota Wild taking you through a day in the life of an NHL EBUG. Connor is on Instagram @youngbeaups and Twitter @youngbeaups. On top of that, Connor was nice enough to answer a few questions about […]
Carey Price Training Videos
While for the most part, finding NHL goalie training videos is pretty challenging, Carey Price is a different story. Every goalie, even goalies at the professional level, can learn from studying other goalies. Whether you’re analyzing a save or studying their movement about the crease there is always something to learn. Carey Price is one […]
How To Dress A Youth Hockey Goalie: Step by Step
So you’ve got a goalie on your hands, you’re in luck! Dressing a goalie isn’t as hard, nor as scary, as some parents might make it out to be. If your son or daughter is thinking about playing goalie, encourage it. Many young goalies are drawn to the gear that goalies wear, taking to it […]
Setting Yourself Up For Success: How To Have Success As A Goalie
“Mentally, Physically, Emotionally” – this article was written by Dan Allison, head of strength and conditioning at the Inflow Wellness Academy. Follow him on IG @coachdanmethods or visit inflowacademy.com Motivation? It’s not something “successful people” inherently possess, something you can wait on (it’s not coming), or something you can buy (no supplement, book, new gadget, […]
Pre Game Routines for Goalies
Goalies, maybe unlike any other athletes on the planet, create some pretty intense pre game routines. In a position that involves an extreme amount of pressure, routines are part of goalie mindset training that can help create more success between the pipes. While the best goalies on the planet typically have a structured routine before […]
Braden Holtby’s Pre Game Routine
Almost every goalie on the planet follows some type of a pre-game routine. Whether it’s a day long event, things you do in practice the day before or even lacing up your skates a certain way. Braden Holtby is no different. It’s not often, however, that fans are lucky enough to get an all access […]
Must Watch Sports Motivation Videos
Goalies, like any athlete, need the motivation to go out there day in and day out honing their craft. And like any athlete, sometimes we all need a kick in the butt. To be fair, if you need motivation to do this, there’s a good chance you may not have what it takes. Personally, I […]
Warrior Ritual G4 Pro Goalie Gear Release: Everything We Know
Warrior goalie takes an interesting approach when it comes to marketing their gear and the Warrior G4 Pro line will be no different. Warrior is one of the only “Big” goalie brands that does not pay the NHL’s costly licensing fee to market (have NHLers wear their gear) at the games highest level. The Ritual […]
Vaughn Velocity VE8 Gear Review: Everything We Know
The Vaughn Velocity VE8 line of goalie gear is on the way: Here’s what we know Vaughn will jump in to the mix of those companies with new gear lineups just around the corner. The Vaughn Velocity VE8 line will be their latest line of gear. Did you know that 82% of pro goalies wear […]
6 Pre Workout Smoothies Recipes for Athletes
Athletes training at the top of their game completely understand the importance of fueling your body the right way. By learning to make your own smoothie, you can fuel your body before and after workouts without spending large amounts of money. Pre workout smoothies for athletes are a great way to maximize your bodies capability […]
The 11 Best Nutrition Books For Athletes
As a serious athlete, you need every step you can get. Whether it’s mental or a physical edge on the ice, as long as it’s healthy athletes should pursue these advantages. We commonly refer to this as a “Whole Training Method”. Whether you’re a goalie or a power forward on the court, training doesn’t stop […]
Bauer’s Digital Printing: The Next Big Innovation in Goalie Pads?
Bauer’s Digi Print Technology took the world by storm when it was first released. While this article is a few years old, we’re going to come back here with some important updates from some of the best goalie pad designs that we’ve seen out of Bauer since the “Bauer Digi Print” became a thing. At […]
What Should I Do If My Hockey Career Doesn’t Work Out?
For 99.9% of athletes in the world, becoming a professional athlete just might not work out the way we planned. And that is OK. Without diving too deep off the beaten path, life isn’t about having a bunch of money. It’s about loving what you do, regardless of how much you get paid. And this […]
Scott Darling To Debut New Brian’s Optik Pads with Carolina
Scott Darling has always crushed it with his gear. From stock, to sock and custom graphics Darling and the team at his pad manufacturer of choice (Brian’s) know how to keep even the most in tune fan on their toes. Earlier this season, Darling was one of the first NHL goalies to show off Brian’s […]
Eddie Lack Traded to Devils by Flames
The Eddie Lack era in Calgary is over, at least for now. Just this summer, Lack was dealt by the Hurricanes to the Flames for D-man Ryan Murphy and a 2019 Draft pick (the trade also included a pick to the Flames from the Hurricanes). Eddie Lack traded to Devils by Flames As of now, […]
Devan Dubnyk, Goalie Minnesota Wild
Devan Dubnyk: 6’6″ Goaltender Born in Regina Canada Biography: Devan Dubnyk is a product of the Western Hockey League in Canada (read our article “Understanding Junior Hockey“) and the Edmonton Oilers. Once a highly regarded prospect, Dubnyk struggled during portions of his time in Edmonton and eventually went through the Arizona Coyotes and Nashville Predators before […]
Understanding Junior Hockey: The Path to the NHL
What is junior hockey? Junior hockey is generally considered “amateur” hockey, as the players are not considered professional. In some cases, however, Junior hockey leagues (Major Junior hockey specifically, the CHL in Canada) are not viewed as amateur leagues. Understanding levels of junior hockey leagues is confusing and in this guide, we’re going to unpack […]
Bauer Vapor 1X OD1N Goalie Pads: Everything We Know
The Bauer Vapor 1X OD1N line of goalie pads was one of the most anticipated lines of goalie pads in recent memory. In this post, we’ll focus on Bauer Vapor 1X gear sightings, with the full Bauer Vapor 1X OD1N goalie pad review detailed below. Editors note, the Bauer Vapor 1X goalie pads are long since […]
2018 World Junior Hockey Tournament: Goalie Gear Tracker
It’s getting to be that time of year again. The World Junior Hockey Tournament is (in our humble opinion) one of our favorite hockey tournaments of the year. The 2018 IIH World Junior championship is the 42nd World Junior Championship, this year hosted in Buffalo New York. Each year, the gear in the tournament gets […]
Best Sports Psychology Books for Athletes
For athletes that compete at the highest level, they will take every advantage they can get. Whether it’s building a high performance diet training their mind, the world’s top athletes put in hundreds of hours training areas of performance other than just practice. What is Sports Psychology, anyway? Sports Psychologists work with athletes to build […]
What Hockey Goal Pegs Should I Buy?
Ever wonder why nets at a high level stick so well? Here’s a hint: they’re not using a standard goal net peg. There are a couple things you should keep in mind when purchasing new pegs for your hockey net. If you’re buying pegs for your own personal use, you’re going to look at things […]
Guardian Quik Anchor Pegs Review
Guardian Anchor Pegs anchor your net in place while protecting a goalies skate blades from dulling and nicks during practice. As a lead off, we do not actually need to write a Guardian Quik Anchor Pegs review, as these things are the real deal. I’m quite confident the incredible hulk could have success in the […]
What Are The Best Supplements for Athletes?
If you’re a serious athlete, there’s a good chance you’ve already been experimenting with a variety of different supplements. Think of it like a car. If you were driving a rusty bucket of bolts, you wouldn’t spend time worrying about which type of gas to use. If you were driving a Porsche, on the other […]
What Are The Best Vitamins for Athletes?
Elite level athletes can maximize their output by making a few small adjustments to their morning routine. When you think of putting fuel in to your body, think of this. If you were driving a high performance sports car, would you use standard gasoline? Probably not. NASCAR drivers look for every possible advantage they can […]
Ranking The Best Youth Goalie Jocks
Youth goalie jocks are one of the easiest pieces of equipment to buy. Are jocks necessary for youth goalies? Absolutely. Not only does properly equipping your goalie prevent them from accidental injury, it also gets them used to wearing the right sized equipment down the road. Believe it or not, many goalies wear gear that […]
Best Hockey Goalie Jock
When it comes to protecting a goalie, arguably the most important piece of protective equipment is the jock. Finding the best goalie jock can be a bit tricky, however, depending on your style / level of play. Overall, in coming up with the overall most protective goalie nut cup — to truly test the jock […]
Warrior Ritual X Pro Goalie Cup Review: Best On the Market?
After years of a Bauer Reactor jock (note, hard to find, the Supreme or Vapor is essentially the same thing), an upgrade is necessary. The only brand of jock I’ve personally never tried is Warrior. Warrior, although not my favorite brand in the goalie world, seems to put quite a bit of effort into making […]
Goalie Entrepreneurs: Starting A Goalie Business
What’s a goalie business? For that, there isn’t really an answer. Maybe we’ll coin the phrase goaliepreneurs.. Never mind. Hey, for most of us, playing in the NHL is not and will never be an option. It doesn’t mean we’re not going to try, but along the way (or after) you may decide to start […]
How To Paint A Goalie Mask
Look, I get it. Not everybody can afford a goalie mask painter and that’s OK. Painting your own goalie mask, whether it be using a beginner airbrush setup or paint pens, is completely doable. You’ll need a few basic supplies (read on), some simple determination and a lot of patience. For goalies at every level, […]
Complete Guide to Hockey Goalie Skate Sharpening
Skate sharpening. Get it right and you’ll take it for granted. Wrong, on the other hand, can turn what should’ve been a great practice/game into a nightmare. I may just be a goalie writing this, however, it seems that with goalie skates it’s even more critical that we get a spot on sharpening. As many […]
Darcy Kuemper Gains Depth for Save (Analysis)
Darcy Kuemper, goaltender for the Los Angeles Kings, makes a nice save versus the Anaheim Ducks early in the 2017-18 season. In this piece, we’re going to go over a quick adjustment by Kuemper and how that helps put him in position to force a shot and make a nice glove save. Young goalies can […]
Jonathan Quick: Goalie, Los Angeles Kings
*This is the first post in a series of articles we’re working on for goaliecoaches.com, called “Scouting”. Each post will feature a brief bio + videos and any other relevant information about the netminder. Jonathan Quick: 6’0″ Born in Milford CT, USA Jonathan Quick is a USA born netminder (1986) who was drafted in the […]
Jonathan Mor: Playing in the USA NTDP
In this article, we interview USA NTDP Goaltender Jonathan Mor. Follow Jonathan on Instagram and Twitter. Featured photo by @mmaheuphoto Jonathan Mor, goaltender for the USA National Team Development Program For most goalies, playing elite level hockey is a dream. For Jonathan Mor, that dream led him to the USA’s National Team Development Program, the NTDP. A […]
