Goalies - Playing the Puck

In practice yesterday (12/4) we attempted to get the goalies involved in the breakout. While it wasn't the smoothest integration, it gave us a starting point.

Alex, Charles, Robert - view the video below for some good teaching points.

There are 3 Key things I see here:

1. Scanning the Ice - This is crucial so that you can assess the pressure as well as begin to look for your outlets

2. Poise - These goalies aren't panicking with the puck on their stick, they are poised and ready to make a smart pass or leave behind the net.

3. Recovery - Even when a goalie misses the puck, they are making a fast & smart recovery back into the net.

As we continue to progress into the season, we will want to start having you be more comfortable playing the puck and leading the breakout. As you progress to higher-level hockey this is crucial to your success.