Goalie Corner
Goalie-specific development and support
Goalie safety, well-being, development and support are important. Goalies should be supported through practices, development sessions, feedback and planning.
Shooter awareness
Before every shot, players check that goalies are ready, looking and prepared.
Support the goalies
Goalies are teammates first. Encourage, communicate and give them space to reset.
Goalie support
Weekly versions and reminders
Weekly goalie versions
Each bridge week includes a goalie-specific version.
Goalie video library
Stance, shuffles, tracking, rebound reset, puck-handling and communication placeholders.
Shooter reminders
Shooters must check readiness before every shot.
Goalie gear check
Pads, knee guards, skates, helmet/cage, throat/neck protection, glove/blocker, chest protector, stick and straps.
Goalie mindset
Reset after each rep. Communicate early. Track all the way.
Safety first
No surprise shots. No shooting during water breaks or equipment adjustments.
Weekly goalie links
Open a bridge week
Week 1: Survey + Goal Reset
Add one goalie skill you want to improve. Add one thing that helps you reset after a goal.
Week 2: Shooting Foundation
Stance, tracking, glove/blocker tracking, reaction ball and safe puck-handling touches.
Week 3: Puck Control
Puck touches, forehand/backhand passing, outlet passes and stance-to-puck movement.
Week 4: Skipping + Movement
Same circuit plus 10 controlled shuffles each direction, 5 stance resets and 5 single-leg balance holds each leg.
Week 5: Passing + Angles
Near post/far post awareness, tracking, outlet passes and reading passing options.
Week 6: Shooting While Moving
Lateral tracking, angle adjustment, rebound reset, stance reset and reaction work.
Week 7: Drill Sheet / Hockey IQ
Create a goalie movement, puck-tracking, rebound-control, puck-handling or communication drill.
Week 8: Wildcat 300
Tracking reps, shuffles, stance resets, puck touches, passes, reaction catches and mobility movements.
Week 9: Reset / Recovery
Identify one good save, rebound control, goalie movement and communication moment.
Week 10: Gear Check + Reconnect
Full goalie gear check: pads, knee guards, skates, helmet/cage, throat/neck protection, glove/blocker, chest protector, stick, straps and water bottle.
Week 11: Pace + Puck Touches
Ready stance, tracking, movement to angle, rebound reset, puck-handling and communication.
Week 12: Ready to Build
Goalies should arrive prepared, communicate clearly and reset after each rep.