The use of tennis balls for training ice hockey goaltenders has been known and used for decades. Former Russian goaltender and legend Valdislav Tretiak has gone on record remarking how important Anatoli Tarasov (Former Russian...
Read MoreA very important question facing goalie parents is the relative importance of winning versus development as their son or daughter progresses through the minor hockey ranks. The answer is not the same for everyone. ...
Read MoreIt’s late in the game and you are up by one goal. Your team is extremely tired as the opponent has been putting a lot of pressure on your guys in an effort to get the tying goal. No ‘time-out’ is available to your coaching...
Read MoreA key consideration with butterfly goaltending is the speed and efficiency with which the goaltender recovers from both reactionary and percentage type saves. This efficiency is defined as economy of movement or motion....
Read MoreIn the two most recent issues of Goalie World Magazine there is a lot of discussion about the technical aspects of the V-H (Vertical –Horizontal) technique and its application in game situations. Some people believe that it is...
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