Welcome to Part 9 of our video series with Rick Wamsley, who spent 13 seasons in the NHL as a goalie and another 15 as an NHL goalie coach.
In this new 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 monthly as Wamsley continues to work through the 10 most common ways that goals are scored.
THIS WEEK: Four Sequences with Canadian Carter George
Today’s breakdown Los Angeles Kings draft pick Carter George, also of the OHL’s Owen Sound Attack, as he heads into his second world junior championships with Canada.
The focus this time is not limited to one type of save situation. Instead, Wamsley takes us through multiple scoring threats, including an odd-man rush, a low-high out on the PK, a low-high lateral on another PK, and finally a 5-on-3 PK being run from behind the net.
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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.
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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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Episode 7 – Protect-the-Net Depth on PK with Ottawa Senators Prospect Jackson Parsons
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Episode 6 – Kicking it (Literally) Old School on Low-High Out (and Rebound)
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Episode 5 – East-West Net Drives with Nashville Predators prospect Jack Ivankovic
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Episode 4 – Lo-High Outs with Los Angeles Kings Prospect Carter George
GoalieU: Read & React with Rick Wamsley
Episode 3 – East-West Rebound Recovery with Sudbury Wolves goalie Nathan Krawchuk
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Episode 2 – Hold-or-Sink Rush Entry Reads with Senators Prospect Jackson Parsons
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