http://hockeyjournal.com en-us en-us http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/The_Goalie_Guru-_A_pair_of_goalies_we_can_admire Matt Nemia dealt with a difficult situation with class and maturity. Our sport needs more like him. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/The_Goalie_Guru-_A_pair_of_goalies_we_can_admire 2013-05-17T04:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/The_Goalie_Guru-_Goalie_camps_can_solve_auto-body_shop_approach One of the great frustrations hockey coaches have is when goalies make the same mistake time and again. Mon, 06 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/The_Goalie_Guru-_Goalie_camps_can_solve_auto-body_shop_approach 2013-05-06T04:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/The_Goalie_Guru-_The_concept_of_team So what are we to make of Austin Krause? Don’t know the name? Good for you. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/The_Goalie_Guru-_The_concept_of_team 2013-04-03T04:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/The_Goalie_Guru-_Getting_the_balance_right_for_young_goalies Even if your young netminder is solely responsible for a bad outing, there is little benefit from publicly chastising the kid. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/The_Goalie_Guru-_Getting_the_balance_right_for_young_goalies 2013-03-04T05:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/The_Goalie_Guru-_Overcoming_fear_a_big_part_of_goalie-s_job Not only do we have to worry about getting hit by vulcanized rubber, we need to deal with the emotional baggage that comes with being “the last line of defense." Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/The_Goalie_Guru-_Overcoming_fear_a_big_part_of_goalie-s_job 2013-02-06T05:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/The_Goalie_Guru-_Desperate_measures One of my favorite coaching sessions over the course of the season is Desperation Day. Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/The_Goalie_Guru-_Desperate_measures 2012-12-31T05:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/The_Goalie_Guru-_Think_outside_the_box_for_warming_up_goalies Be aware of that kid in the pads between the pipes. Put yourself in his or her skates. Your goalie will benefit, and your team will benefit. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/The_Goalie_Guru-_Think_outside_the_box_for_warming_up_goalies 2012-11-29T05:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/The_Goalie_Guru-_Why_coaches_must_preach_-team-_for_everyone Coaches should want a goaltender who thinks like them, or at the very least can bring their game plan to the ice. Sun, 14 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/The_Goalie_Guru-_Why_coaches_must_preach_-team-_for_everyone 2012-10-14T04:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/The_Goalie_Guru-_Why_every_player_should_get_in_the_net Brion O'Connor shares his belief that every player should put goalie pads on and get between the pipes for at least one game. Sat, 22 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/The_Goalie_Guru-_Why_every_player_should_get_in_the_net 2012-09-22T04:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/The_Goalie_Guru-_Playing_goalie_requires_parent_commitment If your children have a passion for something, you ought to let those kids pursue that passion. At the very least, give them the opportunity. Sat, 18 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/The_Goalie_Guru-_Playing_goalie_requires_parent_commitment 2012-08-18T04:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/The_Goalie_Guru-_Tips_for_getting_the_most_out_of_your_gear Good gear will help a good goalie play better, but even the best equipment isn’t going to turn a dumpy, unmotivated kid into the next Martin Brodeur. Fri, 27 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/The_Goalie_Guru-_Tips_for_getting_the_most_out_of_your_gear 2012-07-27T04:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/The_Goalie_Guru-_Teamwork_a_forgotten_concept_for_Thomas Tim Thomas and the Bruins are better off parting ways because he’s forgotten one of the bedrock principles of the sport: It’s all about the team. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/The_Goalie_Guru-_Teamwork_a_forgotten_concept_for_Thomas 2012-06-25T04:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/The_Goalie_Guru-_Lessons_from_the_Heights_and_the_NCAAs Brion O'Connor looks at how Parker Milner sharpened up his game and helped backbone Boston College to a national championship. Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/The_Goalie_Guru-_Lessons_from_the_Heights_and_the_NCAAs 2012-05-18T04:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/The_Goalie_Guru-_What_goalie_camps_will_--_and_won-t_--_do_for_you Goaltending camps will give young goalies a push in the right direction but won’t hold their hands. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/The_Goalie_Guru-_What_goalie_camps_will_--_and_won-t_--_do_for_you 2012-04-18T04:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/pros/minors/2011-12/From_NEHJ-_Danbury-s_graybeard_goalie_still_going_strong Connecticut orthodontist Peter Maro Jr. keeps stopping shots at 47 for the Danbury Whalers of the Federal Hockey League. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/pros/minors/2011-12/From_NEHJ-_Danbury-s_graybeard_goalie_still_going_strong 2012-03-21T04:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/pros/minors/2011-12/From_NEHJ-_Federal_Hockey_League_goes_back_to_the_future The fledgling Federal Hockey League takes root in New England, New York and New Jersey by tapping into old-time entertainment. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/pros/minors/2011-12/From_NEHJ-_Federal_Hockey_League_goes_back_to_the_future 2012-02-29T05:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/The_Goalie_Guru-_On_skating-_rebounds_and_tempers As any coach will tell you, a goaltender can make or break a team’s fortunes in the postseason. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/The_Goalie_Guru-_On_skating-_rebounds_and_tempers 2012-02-27T05:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/The_Goalie_Guru-_Not_my_fault! It’s never too early for goalies to learn to take responsibility. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/The_Goalie_Guru-_Not_my_fault! 2012-01-31T05:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/The_Goalie_Guru-_On_equal_playing_time_and_riding_the_pine Aside from team placement, there’s probably no thornier topic in youth hockey than playing time. Sun, 18 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/The_Goalie_Guru-_On_equal_playing_time_and_riding_the_pine 2011-12-18T05:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/Goalie_Guru-_Hands-on_coaches_can_get_back_to_basics Goaltending is pretty simple: Get to the right spot, at the right time, in the right position, and you’ll make the save more often than not. However, getting to that spot, in the correct stance, can be surprisingly difficult. Sun, 27 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/Goalie_Guru-_Hands-on_coaches_can_get_back_to_basics 2011-11-27T05:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/Goalie_Guru-_Keep_drills_realistic_with_one_puck Rapid-fire shooting drills are a sure-fire way to produce a shell-shocked netminder. And even if your goalie doesn’t develop the yips, he or she is almost certain to develop bad habits. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/Goalie_Guru-_Keep_drills_realistic_with_one_puck 2011-10-24T04:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/colleges/hockey_east/From_NEHJ-_Dennehy_is_Merrimack-s_miracle_worker Coach Mark Dennehy has Merrimack on the upswing. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/colleges/hockey_east/From_NEHJ-_Dennehy_is_Merrimack-s_miracle_worker 2011-10-06T04:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/2011/21_goalie_guru_never_underestimate.html From the mag: Good mask critical for goalies Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/2011/21_goalie_guru_never_underestimate.html 2011-09-21T04:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/features/2011-12/From_NEHJ-_Bruins-_Cup_win_may_spur_hockey_renaissance After capturing the Cup, the Bruins may spur a hockey renaissance throughout New England. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/features/2011-12/From_NEHJ-_Bruins-_Cup_win_may_spur_hockey_renaissance 2011-08-16T04:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/Goalie_Guru-_There-s_no_way_to_measure_heart No one, it seems, has a lukewarm opinion about Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas. Tue, 09 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/Goalie_Guru-_There-s_no_way_to_measure_heart 2011-08-09T04:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/2011/25_from_nehj_a_goalies_guide.html From NEHJ: A goalie's equipment guide Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/2011/25_from_nehj_a_goalies_guide.html 2011-07-25T04:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/Goalie_Guru-_If_the_pads-_gloves_and_skates_fit You may be familiar with the old real estate maxim: location, location, location. The equivalent in the goalie equipment formula is this: fit, fit, fit. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/Goalie_Guru-_If_the_pads-_gloves_and_skates_fit 2011-07-18T04:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/From_NEHJ-_Get_in_goalie_shape_with_these_exercises Perhaps the most enduring, and erroneous, misconception about goaltenders is this: Goalies don’t need to be in shape. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/guru/2011-12/From_NEHJ-_Get_in_goalie_shape_with_these_exercises 2011-06-14T04:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/2011/22_the_goalie_guru_for_goalies.html Goalie Guru: It's all about the goals Sun, 22 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/2011/22_the_goalie_guru_for_goalies.html 2011-05-22T04:00:00Z http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/features/2011-12/From_NEHJ-_Pee_Wee_checking_may_take_a_hit To hit or not to hit? That’s the question that USA Hockey advisory board members are grappling with. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://hockeyjournal.com/news/players/features/2011-12/From_NEHJ-_Pee_Wee_checking_may_take_a_hit 2011-04-15T04:00:00Z