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Blues goalie Joel Hofer in stance wearing full gear, St. Louis Blues blue and gold uniform, number 30, ready position on ice

Pro Tips with Joel Hofer: The Simplest Way to Improve Your Goalie IQ? Just Watch

How much hockey do you watch?

It’s something I ask my goalies all the time. Based purely on anecdotal evidence, it seems fewer and fewer goalies watch entire games. That’s unfortunate, because watching a full game — not just the highlights — is an excellent way to build your ability to read the play.

Joel Hofer
Watch hockey. That's pretty much it. That's all I do, especially during the year. I watch so many hockey games.
Joel Hofer St. Louis Blues
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