![]() Used to gather puck in the side boards or in the trapezoid behind the net. ![]() – poke check (good for one on one encounters with a close puck carrier.) – Moves the player from side to side, forward and back. Keep your eyes glued to the puck when it’s in your zone. Let’s face it, if you can’t track the puck, you can’t play goalie. The difference between a good goalie and a great goalie? A good goalie is good in his own net, a great goalie is good in his own net and lets his teammates know the weaknesses of the opposing goalie.ģ) Tracking the Puck. ![]() Additionally, as a goalie you have valuable insight to lend on how the opposing goalie is playing. Let them know if you would prefer them to trip the opponent on the breakaway to set up a penalty shot or let you try and top him. Let them know if you are planning on leaving the net. Let your teammates know whether you would prefer them to play the pass or the player. Take it a step further by trying to remember exactly who are the puck hogs and who are the passers and you’ll have the advantage.Ģ) Communication: If you have a headset, use it. If everyone is a puck hog, play the shot. Top 3 Keys to Playing Goalie:ġ) Memory: If your opponent has been attempting cross creases all game, when they come down on a 2-on-1 then cover the pass. This is important to know when you are creating and modifying your player. Your goalie, much like a baseball player, will have his glove on his ‘bad’ hand – so if you are right handed, the goalie will have his glove on the left side and the stick on the right. Leg pads, arm pads, off hand glove, primary hand blocker, chest/torso pads, neck guard and a full helmet with face shield. Playing goalie is little more than stopping the puck, but to do so, you have to know about the position.Ī goalie wears skates just like the rest of the team, but that’s where the similarities end. Goalie NHL 16 Goalie Guide: By: Deffer and SmellyKickButtīut First, Check out these Video Guides to Playing Goalie
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