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When most of us started playing goal, we tried to emulate those goalies we admired. Sometimes, however, most goalies we watched do things due to their [...]

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Controlling the rebounds is one of the most sought after skills by today’s goaltenders. It is the difference between winning and losing hockey games while in the tightest playoff races.

Once a goaltender learns to execute the basic skills (reading and reacting to the puck and positioning) the goaltender must acquire the ability to quickly [...]

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Loading the Post

On March 16, 2010 By

Guest article by Sean Moloney

Loading the post (also called the One Knee Down, or the VH Position.) is a very effective modern technique that is very useful in today’s game. It is a very versitile, efficient technique that has become a very important tool in many Goaltenders games, helping them be more successful in [...]

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Effective Paddle Down Usage

On March 13, 2010 By

This guest post is by John Alexander of Alexander Goaltending in Moncton, NB. To learn more about working with John visit www.alexandergoaltending.com.

Although the common, “paddle down” position can be extremely effective tool for the goaltender, in many cases it is misused or used at inappropriate times. For the most part, what goaltenders fail [...]

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“What has been the most significant development in goaltending in the past decade?”

Rather than compile a best goalie of the decade (too obvious), or best performances of the decade (too subjective), I wanted to look a bit deeper into goaltending between the 1999-2000 season and today and ask – what has been [...]

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The breakaway is one of the most exciting plays in hockey but can be the most stressful on both the player and the goaltender. This lesson is designed to provide a confident strategy to goaltenders and a strong teaching tool for all coaches.
First of all, it is absolutely crucial that in all lessons [...]

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Today we are excited to introduce you to Professional Goalie Coach Pasco Valana of Elite Sports Management who has offered to put together a few technique pieces as a contributor to inGoal Magazine. Pasco will also be serving as Chief of Athlete Services for Hockey at the 2010 Olympic Winder Games in Vancouver – so [...]

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