Stopping the breakaway
By Mitch Korn Learn to discern a real move from a fake. Every goaltender and goaltending coach has his or her own theory on how to play the breakaway. Regardless of the approach, the bottom line is to...
View ArticlePlaying angles: Part 1
By Mitch Korn Every coach, parent and goaltender talks about “cutting down the angle,” but I doubt very much that they all understand the intricacies of the process. While moving forward, moving...
View ArticleStopping the Low One
Stopping the low one By Mitch Korn Oct 30, 2001, 07:18 There is always a lot of debate about the best way to stop the puck down low. Should it be a skate save or a half-butterfly? In my view, there...
View ArticleWe’re No. 2: Life as a Backup Goalie
We’re No. 2! Life as a backup goalie By Bob Cunningham Oct 30, 2001, 07:54 Tugnutt: “It sort of stinks.” ©BBS They don’t keep any charts. They never know when they’ll be called upon. There’s nothing...
View ArticleOn Wheels: Rolling in Goal
On wheels: Rolling in goal By Wayne Anderson Oct 31, 2001, 15:54 This summer I had the pleasure of working with Mike LaZazzera, the national Goaltending Program Director for Huron Roller Hockey...
View ArticleHow to Choose a Goalie
How to choose a goalie By Mitch Korn Oct 31, 2001, 15:57 Well, it’s the start of a new season and coaches everywhere are faced with a common dilemma: how to choose a goalie when they themselves know...
View ArticleWell…Excuse Me!
Well…Excuse me! By Mitch Korn Oct 31, 2001, 16:41 Goalies, like all hockey players, are accountable for their actions. It’s very easy to point the finger at, or to place the blame on, somebody else,...
View ArticleGoaltending the Tretiak Way
Goaltending the Tretiak way By James Baxter Nov 5, 2001, 19:34 ©BBS The following article is based on a two videotape series from the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Center for Hockey Excellence. The tapes...
View ArticleFukami Breakout Warm-up Drill
Fukami Breakout Warm-up Drill The Fukami Breakout Warm-up Drill is a great drill to get everybody moving. It incorporates a little bit of everything, and even involves the goalies in the play. Here’s...
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