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MARSHALL STARKMAN
Head Goaltending Instructor (RNHC)
Lindsay Muskies Jr. A, OHA
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GOALTENDING
"The Importance of Skating"
Being a good skater is a
tremendous asset for any goaltender. The better you are on
your feet, the easier it is to not only move in and around
the net, but also to perform the necessary techniques
required to make saves under control. Balance is an
important part of this and it is achieved by being an
accomplished skater.
Ron Tugnutt of the Columbus
Blue Jackets, a regular guest at our camp each summer,
always tells our campers that, “Goaltending is about ‘starts’
and ‘stops’. Starting by pushing to get to where you
need to be to cut down aggressive angles, then stopping
when you get there and being set for the shot - then
continuing this process as the puck is passed around until
a shot finally happens.”
If you do this
consistently, you will find yourself in the right spot to
make saves more often, without the need to stretch and
dive and perform acrobatics. So, always work hard at your
skating skills in practice and remember, skating provides
the foundation for the rest of your development as a
goaltender.
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