In the first of a new series we welcome Brandon Thibeau, founder of the IQ Goalie newsletter who will be contributing to InGoal on the Science of Goaltending. This introductory article looks at Evidence Based Goaltending including an examination of the "Quiet Eye" and its application to goaltending.
In the second of our ProDrills articles with Kings goalie development coach Matt Millar, this week we look at a drill with goaltender Matt Villalta that includes three types of traffic and also includes net play mechanics, making good reads off the release, as well as some skill work for the forwards.
With the Stanley Cup Playoffs fully underway, we were reminded that we still have a couple of ProReads left to unveil with Braden Holtby, one of three Cup winners we’ve featured. Holtby may have retired from the NHL ahead of this season but it would be silly to waste any insights from our lengthy in-person video session during the Vezina Trophy-winner.
This week Holtby is facing a potential 2-on-0 against the Columbus Blue Jackets this time, with Patrik Laine cutting in on more of an angle.
🎤 Episode 213 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Collin Delia and a great conversation about his first season with the Vancouver Canucks.
In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, Delia talks about changing teams for the first time in his pro career after five seasons in the Chicago Blackhawks organization, embracing new philosophies under Canucks goaltending coach Ian Clark and development coach Marko Torenius, and having a firm game plan, or system, for the first time. Delia shares details of that plan and the toughest part of integrating it into games, his keys to using a multi-stance system without getting caught in the transition down to a save stance, the importance oof purposeful practice, why he tries to "err to big," and the role Patrick Roy played in having "Be A Warrior" stitched into his Brian's equipment.
All that, plus a trip to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for some more great savings and a philosophical discussion on pad flex in which we ask whether everyone is measuring it wrong?
Looking for more information on the Goalie Mindset Pro Seminar with Pete Fry? You can register now for EarlyBird rates - Link for exclusive InGoal Members’ discount will be posted Monday.
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Are you like Woody? Do you walk into the local hockey store and start pulling the pads off the wall to bend and flex them?
Do you know why - or are you just kicking tires?
This week Cam and Woody take a look at why pad flex matters and what has changed over the years so that the next time you go shopping you'll be testing gear like a pro with a purpose.
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Goalie Mindset Pro Seminar June 24 - Discount for InGoal Members
Join us June 24 in Vancouver as InGoal presents Pete Fry's Goalie Mindset Pro Seminar. A full day that will help you become a better goaltender and enjoy the game even more.
Taking a closer look (with video) at a great warm up routine with Kings goalie development coach Matt Millar that includes pre-shot movement and in-tight work.
What role do patience and depth play against a powerplay? How do you face a point blank shot from an NHL sniper and come up with a save? Watch and listen to Boston's Linus Ullmark in this week's Pro-Read.
Have you checked out these recent editions of Pro Reads?
EFlex 6 Overview UNLOCKED for all to read - No membership required
The CCM EFlex 6 customizer is live, and that means we can finally share that it includes the first stock 580-style break glove at retail. We’ve had the gear for a while and have a complete overview of the entire line, including how they integrated the new DRS PRO knee without sacrificing flex, live now at InGoalMag.com
“What in the world are these? Freaking ski boots?” From Charlie Lindgren’s first thoughts, to his impressions a year later, plus feedback from other pros, CHL and NCAA goalies, you won’t find a more in-depth review of the game-changing new @bauergoalie KONEKT skates: 🔓for all to read (and watch).
