GoalieU: Read & React with Rick Wamsley
- Rick Wamsley uses Nathan Krawchuk's real OHL game footage to break down east-west rebound recovery mechanics after a screened tip.
- Lateral rebound recovery requires specific positional reads — Wamsley teaches goalies to understand the 'why' behind each movement decision, not just the technique.
- GoalieU delivers 365 daily video breakdowns of real game situations, covering the 10 most common ways goals are scored in hockey.
- This episode is part 3 of an Ontario Hockey League breakdown series where Wamsley applies his 13 NHL playing seasons and 15 years as an NHL goalie coach to situational goaltending instruction.
Welcome to part 3 of our Ontario Hockey League video breakdown series Rick Wamsley, who spent 13 seasons stopping pucks in the NHL and another 15 as an NHL goalie coach, so he knows the game and the position
In this new InGoal series, Wamsley takes us inside his process for reading the game and making decisions under pressure. Each episode is based off the daily video work Wamsley does at GoalieU, breaking down a real game clip to help you see what the goalie sees – and understand the “why” behind each choice they make. The series will run weekly as he works through the 10 most common ways goals are scored, before shifting to a monthly format.
THIS WEEK: Lateral Rebound Recovery keys
Today’s breakdown features Sudbury Wolves goalie Nathan Krawchuk. The focus is east-west recovery mechanics and tactics after a rebound, in this case off a screened tip:
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About Rick’s Read & React
Each month, Wamsley will dissect a different game situation – from rush chances to net-front battles – showing how elite goalies process the game in real time. Think of it as a “film room” for your goalie IQ. As Wamsley explained on a recent episode of the InGoal Radio Podcast, his approach was influenced by a visit to Europe as part of group of Hockey Canada goalie coaches and learning how Finland broke down the 10 most common ways to score. His analysis is anchored in that philosophy, and how goalies can counter each.
Want More from Rick?
Wamsley’s GoalieU program offers a new video breakdown like this one every single day – 365 days of situational reads, technical tips, and what he calls “Rick-isms” to help you think (and stop pucks) like a pro. InGoal readers can save $50 on an annual GoalieU membership join InGoal Today to reveal the checkout code!
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