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

    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…

  • Goalie Glove Buyer’s guide – Hockey Resource

    Goalie Glove Buyer’s guide – Hockey Resource

    Buying a goalie glove is an investment, this guide goes through nomenclature, sizing, things to look for and differences between a pro and mid range model. The intent is to give general help in what to look for or consider when buying a goalie glove, not to compare the latest models between each other. Goalie…

  • Goalie Leg Pad Buyers’ Guide – Hockey Resource

    Goalie Leg Pad Buyers’ Guide – Hockey Resource

    A goaltender’s leg pads are one of the most important pieces of equipment. Not only do they cover the most surface area, they are also used for mobility with the hybrid and butterfly slides. If these pads are sized incorrectly or are not adequately constructed, it can result in poor goaltender performance and goals being…

  • Battle Scars – Bent Goalie Cage – Hockey Resource

    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…

  • Goalie Stick Buying Guide – Hockey Resource

    Goalie Stick Buying Guide – Hockey Resource

    A goaltender’s hockey stick is an important piece of equipment not just for stopping pucks but also for moving out of the zone or passing it to teammates. This guide can help you chose your next stick. While we don’t go into the latest and greatest stick at the current time (every year new models…

  • How to put on goalie equipment step-by-step – Hockey Resource

    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…