Vaughn Ventus SLR2 Pro Carbon Chest Protector Review
Welcome to our review of the Vaughn Ventus SLR2 Pro Carbon chest protector. We’ve said it before, we’ll say it again. Playing goalie with a
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Vaughn Velocity V9 Pro Carbon Chest Protector Review
Welcome to our review of the Vaughn Velocity V9 Pro Carbon Goalie Chest Protector. As we all know, chest and arm protectors are sort of
Bauer 3S Goalie Pads
With the release of the new Bauer Ultrasonic line, we’re also pleased to announce that the lower end model of the Ultrasonic, the Bauer 3S
Bauer Supreme UltraSonic Pads In Depth Review
Today, we’re taking an in depth review of the Bauer Supreme UltraSonic goalie pads. While as of the Spring of 2021, there’s a new kid
Best Goalie Blockers For 2024
The hockey goalie blocker might be one of the most underrated pieces of equipment that a goalie will wear. A high percentage of shots will
Best Goalie Pants
Goalie pants are one of those pieces of equipment that really aren’t that exciting, but at the same time, they shouldn’t be overlooked. If the
Goalie Equipment List: What Pads Does A Goalie Wear?
Of any position in hockey, goalies wear the most protective (and also most expensive) pieces of equipment. While many question the sanity of a person
Best Hockey Slide Boards
Buying a hockey slide board can add an interesting dimension to your off ice training. In fact, if you’re like the rest of the world,
Best Synthetic Ice
Looking to take your backyard ice rink to the next level during the off season? Synthetic ice can help you do exactly that. Or, maybe
Resources for Goalie Parents
So, you’re a goalie parent. Welcome to the club! We believe that there are two turning points when you have children. First, when they’re born. Second,
Goalie Nutrition
It’s no secret that goalie nutrition is a critical component of the modern game. Goalies can give themselves a sustainable leg up on the competition
Simple Positioning Drill [VIDEO]
This is a drill designed to work on one very simple thing. Making sure that when the goalie squares up, he / she is squaring
Goalie Pad Sizing + How To Measure Goalie Pads
One of the most common questions we get asked is, “Can I order goalie pads without trying them on?” Goalie pad sizing is one of
Warrior Goalie Gear in the NHL
Do any NHL goalies wear Warrior goalie gear? Why isn’t Warrior goalie gear worn in the NHL? These are valid questions that we get asked
Warrior Goalie RM1 Stick Review + Everything We Know
Warrior is arguably the top goalie stick brand on the market. Most of the NHLers are using them and for good reasons (we’ll get to
How To Break In A Hockey Goalie Glove
Breaking in your goalie glove should be your first priority when you get new gear. In fact, for many goalies, the glove determines the entire
How To Clean Hockey Gear
How do I clean hockey gear? What’s the best way to clean my goalie equipment? There’s nothing worse than the musty, rotten smell of dirty
Best Foam Rollers for Athletes
If you’re a goalie and you haven’t yet invested in a foam roller.. you probably wouldn’t be reading this. Foam rolling is a critical component
Hip Stretches: Increasing Hip Mobility for Goalies
The importance of hip mobility for goalies cannot be overstated. If you’re a goalie, you should be taking your hip health seriously. Take a look
3 Shot Post Integration Drill [VIDEO]
This drill has a number of different moving parts, so it’s important to ensure that you’re working with a goalie who can handle every aspect.
Quick Feet Drill for Goalies [VIDEO]
Goalies need to practice constantly, or they face the possibility of falling behind their competition. I like this as a quick feet drill with a
Lefevre Pads Sliding Capability [VIDEO]
The new Lefevre pads have been making a huge splash in the market recently, here’s an up close clip of how they utilize a minimal
Mindset in Times Like These
There is so much opportunity today. I woke up this morning with an unbelievable amount of excitement. I woke up knowing that I can control
Puck Handling Drills Along Boards [VIDEO]
We’re big fans of using down time or breaks between drills as an opportunity to work on puck handling skills. Integrating the boards into your
Demonstrating Movement + Body Control [VIDEO]
This clip is just demonstrating some high end movement and body control skills. One of the things that a ton of goalies forget and overlook
These Are The Best Goalie Skates Money Can Buy
Goalie Skates. Besides your helmet, we argue that the goalie skates you chose are the single most important piece of equipment you’ll ever buy. If
The Best Youth Goalie Sticks For The Money
In this article, we’re going to take a closer look at how to choose the best youth goalie sticks for your young goalie. If you
The Best Youth Goalie Pads For Any Budget
So you’ve got a new goalie, hey? Exciting! Buying new gear for a youth goalie is one of the most exciting parts of their playing
These are the Best Hockey Goalie Gloves Money Can Buy
For a hockey goalie, the glove is one of the most important pieces of equipment you’ll buy. There’s a number of things to consider before
Best Goalie Sticks 2024
The goalie stick market has been one of the most disrupted in recent years. NHL goalies quit using wood sticks over a decade ago, while
Warrior G5 Goalie Pad Review + Everything We Know
Honestly, it can be hard to keep up with Warrior Goalie from time to time. They released a new helmet this spring, a new stick,
Warrior Goalie R F1 Goalie Helmet Review + Everything We Know
Warrior Goalie is entering the goalie helmet market with the Warrior Ritual RF1. They’ve been on fire lately, with the release of the Warrior G5
Vaughn V9 Review + Everything We Know
The Vaughn V9 pad is officially here. Here’s what we know. It’s that time of year. The gear companies are starting to release their new
Choosing The Right Goalie Pads for Beginners
Are you a first time hockey goalie? A parent of a youth goalie? Chances are, you don’t need to go out and buy the most
Goalie Skating Drill with 4 Pucks [VIDEO]
There are literally endless opportunities for different patterns with a drill like this. One of the things I’d like to point out, however, is not
Sergei Bobrovsky Pads
Sergei Bobrovsky has been a polarizing goalie in the NHL in recent years. From his time with the Avalanche to a stint with Columbus and
Marc Andre Fleury Pads
Marc Andre Fleury has been one of the top goaltenders in the NHL for some time. He’s one of my personal favorites to watch, so
Goalie Screen Drill with 2nd Shot [VIDEO]
There are a million ways to work on screens. This is a very basic version of a screen drill where the goalies goal is to
Poke Check + Puck Stopping Drill for Goalies [VIDEO]
I LOVE drills that accomplish two things. 1- involve both goalies. 2- active recovery drills. For the bystander, this drill looks basic. It’s just a
Edgework Pattern Drill for Goalies [VIDEO]
We HAVE to recognize this coach for this video. If he does this without kneepads, what a warrior. Wow. Second, he’s making a pretty hard
Obstacle Course Stickhandling Goalie Drill [VIDEO]
This is a pretty simple stickhandling drill that our demo goalie makes look incredibly easy. That’s because Matt Valtala is a pro in the Kings
Colored Puck Goalie Drill [VIDEO]
In this drill, we’re working on tracking with colored pucks. The goalie calls out the color when the see it. We want to make sure
Goalie Drill [Getting Shoulders Square]
This is a basic drill where the goaltender is working on getting his or her shoulders square. There are multiple variations of this drill that
Back Door Goalie Drill [Video]
In this clip, we’re working on back door saves and recoveries. Get Access to every single one of our Goalie Drills + our Drills APP
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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 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
