MTSU Ice Hockey

hockey goalie

Ice Hockey Goalie is one of the hardest positions to play in sports. As a goaltender for the defending ECAC Northeast Champion Nichols College Bison, here are seven tips to help you reach your greatest potential:

1. Stretching/Pregame – before every practice or game you should always get a good stretch in.
2. Warm-up shots – after you are stretched, slowly start moving around taking some warm-up shots.
3. Check your angles – this is very easy for you to do. While on the ice and in net, choose markers for yourself to keep your angles correct.
4. Communication – goalies should be the loudest on the ice. Always talk with your defenseman and tell them if there are any fore checkers coming at them.
5. Ready Position – never be too relaxed on the ice.
6. Freeze the puck – do not hesitate to freeze the puck.
7. Never get down on yourself – if you give up a goal, you have to forget about it.

Try the following hockey goalie exercises designed to improve your muscular endurance.

1. Wide Outs - builds endurance in your legs and allows you to maintain your perfect ready position.