From the Crease Archive
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From the crease: Success never rests
Posted on May 10, 2012 | No CommentsBy Dave DeSander - Every goalie in the NHL has one thing in common – they’re never satisfied with their current level of success. Over the duration... -
The Equipment Conundrum?
Posted on March 18, 2012 | No CommentsBy Jeremy Kaleniecki - It is a well-known fact that each year the NHL evolves. Sometimes there are big changes while other times the changes are small and... -
Taking Ownership of Your Own Destiny
Posted on March 12, 2012 | No CommentsBy Rob Liddell - The only way to achieve excellence in goaltending – and life in general – is to expect excellence from yourself. I’m a firm believer... -
“The Hops”
Posted on March 5, 2012 | No CommentsBy Carl Howell - I have seen several young goalies around the state use the “hop” to skip across the crease to gain a new position. I don’t... -
Stick placement is essential to young goaltenders
Posted on February 20, 2012 | No CommentsBy Carl Howell - There is a school of thought from goaltending instructors that a goalie’s stick should be placed on the ice 2 or more feet out... -
Developing an active glove
Posted on February 18, 2012 | No CommentsBy Dave DeSander - A few months ago, Future Pro Director Jeremy Kalinecki wrote on the topic and definition of ‘glove discipline’ versus ‘glove involvement.’ By definition, the... -
The shoulder gap
Posted on December 22, 2011 | No CommentsBy Jeremy Kaleniecki (guest writer) - After two weeks of camps this summer, I have taken mental notes about certain patterns that I am seeing. One of the... -
Controlling the pace of the game
Posted on December 14, 2011 | No CommentsBy Steve McKichan - There are many actions a goaltender can take that can control the pace of the game. Sometimes your team is reeling, tired and in... -
Dying in the pie
Posted on December 14, 2011 | No CommentsBy Jeremy Kaleniecki (guest writer) - I have moaned about the stunning overuse and misuse of this position. It is called “post leg up,” “VH” or any number... -
Game Management: Dealing with referees
Posted on September 23, 2011 | No CommentsNo one on the ice has closer and more frequent contact with the referee than the goaltender. Think about it. Every defensive zone face off mandates that the...
