Tag: goalie
Goaltender Technique – The T-Push – Hockey Resource
The T-push is a core mobility technique for a goaltender. It is a quick movement used over relatively long distances (within the crease). It is usually used to follow the puck during a pass. The goaltender must be aware that he may have to transition to a butterfly slide should the pass become a one-timer.…
Goaltender Technique – The Shuffle – Hockey Resource
The shuffle technique is one of the most basic and important ones to know as a goaltender. It allows the goaltender to move from side to side while maintaining proper position and is used to remain in position when the puck moves on the ice surface. To perform the shuffle dig your inside skate edge…
Goalie Helmet Cage Replacement – Hockey Resource
The following article will describe how to replace the cage from your goaltender helmet. This follows the previous article showing why I don’t use cateye cages. Replacing the cage from a goaltender helmet is relatively simple. First ensure you have the correct tools: A small flathead screwdriver that you can manoeuvre inside the helmet as…
Battle Scars – Bent Goalie Cage – Hockey Resource
A few Battle scars from my hockey game last night. One strong slapshot means one bent cage! 145$ for a new cage, but at least I’m intact! A few more pictures of the cage once it was removed: Comparing the Bent one with a new one: Update: If you are interested how it was replaced…
How to put on goalie equipment step-by-step – Hockey Resource
For anyone new to the game, you may wonder how to put on all the hockey goalie equipment and start playing so hopefully this can be helpful! For quick reference here is the order, in the following pages you will find detailed instructions including some tips: Step 1 – Putting on the Compression/Wicking under layer…