Lacing up the skates and strapping on the pads can be a daunting experience for a first-time goalie. Even more daunting is the experience of stepping out onto the ice and trying to mirror what your favorite goalies are able […]
The hardest position to play in all of sports. That’s an oft-used description by broadcasters, fans, and players alike when asked about the difficulty of being a goaltender in the game of hockey. Hockey goalies bear a burden of responsibility […]
Since the mid-1990s when Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy virtually patented the play style, the butterfly style has dominated goaltending. Once a foreign, unorthodox method of dropping to your knees to make a save instead of staying on your […]
A good stance is one of the fundamental components to improving as a goaltender and becoming more comfortable in the crease. There are a variety of unique play styles and stances, and every goalie should work on finding what is […]