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 […]
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 […]
RVH: Skate on Post vs. Toe Lock on Post (Dubnyk Gives Up Goal)
First, you can watch the goal above. The Minnesota Wild were eliminated from the playoffs during this game, this goal ultimately on the way to sealing their fate (to go down 3-1.. they did force overtime but lost) So, it begs the question: when a goaltender is in the RVH, how should they position their skate/toe […]
Goal Analysis and Drill: Frederik Andersen vs. Braden Holtby
Andersen lets up a “squeaker”, could he have done anything differently? First off, let’s take a look at the actual goal. Oshie picks up a puck after a defensive zone breakdown, walks in and gets a good shot off on Andersen. Now, I do not necessarily think this was a bad goal by Andersen. Yes, it […]
