There are times when proper form is of little value and a goaltender has to battle and make the save regardless of how it is done. It is with this in mind that I wish to discuss the situation of an off-square rebound and the use of the “snow-angel” technique as a desperation save.
Continue Reading →Tim Thomas is one of best skating goaltenders in the NHL, so ever wonder why the smallish Boston Bruins’ No.1 often plays from his knees as soon as the puck moves behind the net? His summer school goaltending coach, Eli Wilson, explains a tactic that’s being used more often in the NHL.
Continue Reading →The 2012 Summer Camp edition of InGoal Magazine is here, with 84 pages designed to make you a better goaltender, including tips from Montreal Canadiens star Carey Price and Richard Bachman of the Dallas Stars.
Continue Reading →Fronting and net-side positioning are two different defensive tactics used by defensemen to support their goaltender in front of the crease. I will briefly discuss the merits of each technique. I believe this topic needs to be addressed between the head coach and goaltending coach so that everyone is on the same page.
Continue Reading →InGoal Magazine cleaned out the tape recorder for this week’s Ask a Pro, going back to find previously un-transcribed conversations with Ottawa’s Alex Auld and Chicago’s Ray Emery, who both answered questions from readers earlier this season.
Continue Reading →Carey Price’s season in Montreal may have ended prematurely with a recent concussion, but whether it’s gear of his game, the Canadiens’ star is always looking to evolve.
Continue Reading →Despite a frustrating practice that included two broken sticks and a sliced toe tie, Canadiens’ str Carey Price graciously took 15 minutes for some one-on-one time with InGoal to go over the things he was working on after the skate (video included), and take a handful of Ask a Pro questions from our readers.
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