The Knowledge Book contains all the information-packed posts to help you and/or your goalie understand the position and enable you to maximize your potential as a coach/goalie. Feel free to click through, leave comments, and don’t be afraid to get in touch with any questions you have!
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Why is skating so important as a goalie?
Your goalie has those big, cushiony pads, why can’t they just stay down on the ice the whole time, and just flop around like a fish? Let’s start off with a video below on Thatcher Demko of the Vancouver Canucks working with legendary goalie coach Ian Clark. So what did you notice during all those…
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What is the “Butterfly” in hockey?
Some call it a style, some say it’s overused, but we know it’s a way to make a save. It sounds like we’re cooking something up. What makes a good butterfly? Currently, the butterfly is the preferred save choice for most goalies. From this position, your goalie can make a variety of saves: blocker, chest,…
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How do goalies skate? (C-Cuts, Shuffles & T-Pushes)
Omne Trium Perfectum. Latin for “the rule of three” (Don’t worry, we had to look it up too). There are three basic movements your goalie needs to practice constantly to be the best they can be. So what are C-Cuts, Shuffles, and T-Pushes? C-Cuts These are the same movements that all skaters practice as they…
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What is being “square to the puck”?
Be there or be square. Ideally, as a goalie, you want to be both. Your goalie should be in the correct position on the ice and square to the puck. But what does it mean to be square to the puck? The short and simple answer, is the shoulders and feet of a goalie (in…
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