3 Glove & Blocker Tips Every New Goalie Should Know

[@Sig_P229]

Best Goalie content on youtube. Still learning every video.

[@VOGoalie]

Thanks! Just trying to give back to the community!

[@trevorbourne4171]

Put “bounce-dryer-sheets” inside your bag, and even in your glove. They absorb moisture, and smell, and leave your gear smelling fresh.

[@garrettbodnovich2171]

I do recommend being careful of this, my dad did that to me and my hands weren’t right for a month lol. In full disclosure, that was in NW Colorado where the ambient humidity is something like 15% lol.

[@DeathByTheFox]

My biggest thing I wish I had learned when I first started playing, is that you can't get better playing learner league for 3 years. Jump feet first into a league, get some training, and have fun. Faster paced hockey is the best kind of hockey

[@VOGoalie]

Great point! When you first start, lower level beginner skates will only get you so far. In addition to facing better (more predictable shots) generally higher levels of hockey mean players play scenarios correctly (i.e. dmen play off man rushes correctly) and overall mean you as a goalie develop better habits. Thanks for your comment!

[@ashtonjohn3272]

Yeah I’ve played with 1-2 year kids older than me for many years I’ve improved a lot Because of it

[@maxk2022]

I've been a goalie for around 5 years now and something I just learned was on breakaways you want to almost shadow the puck with your glove so they can't go top shelf on you. you basically put you glove right above the puck

[@jarofhunnie11]

I love how happy this guy is

[@VOGoalie]

Clap along if you feel...

[@jasontryon8621]

A couple of observations. I use a similar approach to breaking in a new glove. Just wear it and keep it moving. This has the additional effect of strengthening your hand. Another thing I do during this time is experiment with adjusting the straps for a couple of reasons. One is that it gets me familiar with how the straps work (it varies between gloves) and lets me get a feel for how the glove ends up fitting best. Personally I like to have my glove a little loose, but other goalies like them super tight. The reason for this (for me) is that I’m actually left handed (I catch left) and doing things like putting on my mask and picking up my water bottle with my right hand feels weird. Go figure. In the main, it’s really about just getting comfortable with my glove. If I haven’t played in a bit (a couple of weeks) I’ll do it again just to get used to how it feels. I’m doing this right now because my wife and I just got back from vacation. Cheers.

[@goaliebrody]

Do you always use your left hand to catch? I’ve never heard of anyone catching with the same hand they write with lol

[@GodzillaPowerPuffFan]

Thank you so much. This was extremely helpful as someone who is becoming a goalie next year and getting more goalie gear such as a blocker and catching glove, I wasn’t comfortable with the idea of steaming the catching glove or putting it in the oven or putting hot water on it Your idea of breaking in a goalie catching glove Was genius and very easy to follow and same thing with holding a goalie stick with your blocker and picking up the puck with your catching gloves, I’m definitely gonna be using those tricks when I get my catching glove and blocker next year

[@bobjeff5058]

I been a goalie for about 5 years I’m 15 now I still have problems braking in my gloves

[@VOGoalie]

Do you use INT or SR gloves? Sometimes the way INT gloves are designed, the break in process can be a little more difficult.

[@petermontagnon4440]

@@VOGoalie I have a tender for over 40 years. I like to put a Soft Ball in mine rap it and steam them when I am in the shower until it has the shape I want. Don't get rid of your old glove until you are comfortable with it. Good luck Bud!!

[@conorreidy25]

I hit mine with a mallet

[@joshblancher7429]

@@conorreidy25 I just couldn’t help but laugh at that thanks for the tip though

[@olgav3412]

Baseball glove oil and wear it 24/7 constantly tossing a hardball in it then repeat. Yes I mean while your watching tv or studying ...lol constantly work it in.

[@cannonshippy1028]

Hey Wayne! Great video again brother. I've been in the net for about 12 years and I'm completely self taught. That doesn't mean I've never been shown anything, just that I've never had a "Coach" so I thrive on services like what you provide here. I just wanted to throw in a little counter comment with regard to breaking in catchers. I too use a warrior G3 catch and love it but I chose not to break it in. I like my blocker to present to the shooter the largest possible blockage and I find that if I try to break in my catch too much, I have to force it open the whole game instead of forcing it closed for roughly 10 to 15 times for the glove saves in a game. Also, watch Goalies like Varlamov. He lets the puck hit his catch then either twists his wrist so that the glove is facing upward or he covers the open side with his chest. My overall strategy here is to decrease the shot window for the shooters and still control rebounds. Thoughts?

[@VOGoalie]

Sounds like a sound strategy if it works for you! We all have different personal preferences with how we play the game! As you mentioned you have a G3 catch, have you ever thought of installing the velcro practice palm to help with keeping the glove open? Just a thought that the practice insert would be helpful for you in this case!

[@robradican1121]

Great content as always! Also, love the shirt!

[@Dethwish88]

I just got my new full set of G4 Pro gear this week and man my hand is feeling the pain. Enjoying the grind though because the gear is awesome! Keep up the great videos!

[@VOGoalie]

Awesome! Congrats on the new set!

[@codeman99-dev]

Thanks VOGoalie! Great visual of picking up the puck.

[@ducky5759]

Thank you so much for this video I have not even watched it but I have had break in problems for a few months now!!

[@VOGoalie]

Thanks for your comment! I hope it helps!

[@jeandeguise2210]

Lol thank you! The best tip I've heard about breaking my glove. Now I have a reason to do it. Not just because I like wearing it :)

[@boopernator]

I wish someone would have explained to me earlier, that you "Pinch" the glove closed. More with the tips of your fingers, more so than mashing your hand closed to catch the puck. And I agree the best way to break that glove in is to wear it as much as possible. Keep up the great work on these videos.

[@VOGoalie]

Thanks! Different glove (breaks/closure) can really determine the "pinch" feeling or "mashing" feeling. Part of the fun is finding a glove that works best for your ergonomics! Thanks for your comment!

[@J2Metal]

Yeah it’s all in the break as I found recently when getting a new glove (I’ve been away from the game for a while so it’s almost like starting over with gear). I’m a “fingers to palm” closer so I went with the 590 break CCM Premiere gloves have after finding the “pinch” gloves like the CCM EFlex uncomfortable.

[@diannetavares3323]

Good vids if bin looking for ever for this vid

[@VOGoalie]

Thanks so much!

[@jss35]

@@VOGoalie where can I get the poke check shirt?

[@thomasspeed3390]

You have always done great work. would you be able to do an episode on goalie stick sizes and how to tell if a goalie stick fits your size and style?

[@VOGoalie]

Thanks so much for your comment! I do have some plans for stick videos in the near future so stay tuned!

[@macmasks]

I like the Turco grip on the rake. So, when in a game, do you point out weaknesses in the other goalies game? Or do you respect the position and let the players figure it out.

[@VOGoalie]

Thanks! The Turco Grip is totally muscle memory! As for in games, my league is pretty chill with regards to being competitive, so I usually just let the forwards do their own thing. When I was in a more competitive league, if my guys asked me for advice, I'd give it, but it's that fine line between not telling them how to play their position (for fear they'll tell me how to play mine)! The best advice I ever gave my guys was to just get their shots on net and make the other goalie work. 100% of shots that go wide never result in goals!

[@goaliejoe5923]

@@VOGoalie I like to point out weak points in the other team's goalie to my teammates and tell them where to shoot to score. A lot of the time this helps because they know how to beat em

[@StephensMTB]

Hey man thanks for the vid. Love the shirt too 😂❤

[@alexmurphy5289]

Another incredible video, thanks a ton

[@theminnow6040]

Tip 3, oh yeah definitely have been on the good side of the refs and gotten some breaks as a result

[@VOGoalie]

Totally! I'm not saying you're bribing them, but it's better than telling them to "Check your VM bc you missed a call..."

[@goaliejoe5923]

@@VOGoalie definitely, sometimes if I'm nice to a ref, they'll blow the whistle like half a second before a goal goes in during a scramble and call no goal. Other times, however, refs just hate my team, as in the actually help the other team. One guy even kinda deflected pucks "on accident" right to their guys in front of the net.

[@marchmarch1178]

Dude the third tip...I truly had no idea how that was done, thanks! How about a vid on playing the puck/shooting?

[@VOGoalie]

Thanks for your comment and suggestion! I'm definitely planning a shooting vid sometime in the near future!

[@coachJoe-wj1ob]

Nice glove save. And the momentum leads the the ol’ “how she goes”.

[@DavidFaxon]

Thanks man, loved the tip on picking up the puck!

[@ryana3679]

Dude great camera angles. You are the official goalie vlogger

[@VOGoalie]

Thanks so much! Just trying to keep it fun!

[@westb1028]

The glove I’ve been using for the last 5 years has essentially always been ruined because I put it under a couch. Lol My warrior rg4s come Friday and I’m not making that mistake again. Although I hear the glove is pretty much already broken in off the bat.

[@BobbyT.]

I need to try the trigger grip with an older stick and see how I like it. I've almost broken a finger a few times but having my figuring around the bottom while going paddle down.

[@VOGoalie]

Thanks for your comment! A trigger will definitely help with that finger pinch!

[@ghisbetterthanrb]

Im mind blown by the stick tip.. I played player for 13 years and just started playing goalie two weeks ago. I honestly think if I didn’t see this video I would’ve never found out im doing it wrong😂 amazing videos! You’re officially my goalie coach

[@VOGoalie]

Awesome! Glad you found this video and welcome to the Dark Side! lol

[@J2Metal]

Thanks! Currently breaking in my new glove and wasn’t terribly into the idea of leaving it under running water. One of the biggest things I’m having trouble with is my leg pads. I was a 90s hybrid goalie so I always strapped them tight down low and loose up top. With the newer style of pads that almost want to force you into butterfly I’m finding that strapping tight down low really puts some torque on your joints. Any suggestions or a video on the right feel to give you better rotation but not be dangerously loose?

[@VOGoalie]

Thanks for your comment! I have some pad videos in the works! I think the evolution of pad design has come a long way since the hybrid era. Stay tuned and thanks for the suggestion!

[@anthonypredko1880]

My best glove tip is to buy pro returns. Got a Bauer trapper from when Harri Sateri played for the Grand Rapids Griffins. Best glove I have ever owned and it was pretty much already broken in when purchased.

[@irvingfive7955]

Nice video. The backhand of your red Warrior trapper looks like a boxing glove!

[@thirstfast1025]

Hahaha! Awesome! I'm gonna go get my g4 glove right now, I got a free minute!!! 👍👍👍

[@VOGoalie]

Sweet! Playoff hockey every night = lots of broken in gloves!

[@AnthonyTCarter]

G3s work just as well.

[@thirstfast1025]

@@AnthonyTCarter Hope it does! I love my g4 though! Thing's a puck magnet!

[@AnthonyTCarter]

@@thirstfast1025 oh yes they are!!!

[@nlhockey286]

Can you give us a tutorial how to stick handle with goalie gloves on?

[@oleboy4332]

Great video! I’ve been a forward for a while but I really want to transition to goalie. I’m 50 years old tho! Can I do it? Any advice? I own no goalie equipment yet and I’m 6’5 so it’s hard to find used stuff!

[@sigma4180]

Thanks for following my suggestion! 😁

[@boom2it171]

nice need to work on my puck scoop, also I've noticed the puck likes to pop out of the glove on saves made in the palm area before I can squeeze it?

[@VOGoalie]

Great point. It does take practice to catch pucks using the T. Some gloves there days are designed to "funnel" those shots to the palm into the pocket, but snagging it in the pocket initially is always a great feeling! Thanks for your comment!

[@spank3006]

I tried breaking in my Vaughn SLR2 glove by putting it under hot water and then under a weight and now I have a wavy palm... do you have any ideas how to fix that?

[@makaylalongdo2418]

thank u so much man that really helped

[@hazel7256]

I'm not even a goalie but this is still entertaining

[@thanksyou8984]

🤣

[@progoalie3423]

I have made my channel, from the motivation you and coach Jeremy give me thanks for all that you do for the youtube community!:)

[@VOGoalie]

Glad to hear! There's can never be too many goalie videos! Congrats!

[@joefriday950]

Another great video. I love your videos.

[@VOGoalie]

Thanks so much!

[@michaelpacini1332]

Thank you. Great tips !

[@VOGoalie]

You're welcome! Hope they help!

[@johnjay6935]

Where can I go to apply if I have any VO skills? My previous job, I was required to give PA announcements all the time. Thanks for the great videos!

[@theminnow6040]

3:36 I hate when that happens

[@shannonrevesz2136]

Hi there, My son is a young goalie( 12 years old) playing at a higher level. He has had his new glove for over a year. The last while he has been complaining that it’s stiff and crusty after it’s been left out to dry. We always unpack equipment right after we get home and hang it up in our mud room to dry for a day or two. Also we use “gear halo” inside to help keep it from stinking. So any advice on you to treat or prevent that stiff crusty inside? It make it really hard for him the close the glove and he is getting frustrated. Many thanks in advance.

[@billkammermeier]

I would love on a video on the differences of how to use a 60 degree vs 90 degree break glove

[@potatoconsumer8193]

I love you vids! I am a skater so I can't relate. I have always wanted to be a goalie and I feel like they are under appreciated.

[@VOGoalie]

Thanks! Skaters are the best! Well, after goalies but before linesmen! Thanks for your comment!

[@potatoconsumer8193]

OMG I'm so honored by you're comment keep up the good work!

[@zo3149]

Tip: for a new goalie, get softer pads because it is easier to learn the basics of the butterfly and butterfly sliding. A stiffer pad will be better for a more experienced goalie

[@VOGoalie]

Thanks! This is an insightful tip! I think as a beginner, a softer pad is more forgiving and helps reinforce covering rebounds. A stiffer pad that gives off livelier rebounds means more second chances so I can see how that would be harder for a new goalie. Interesting!

[@salman13]

For smell, it's best to spray with a vinegar/rubbing alcohol mix with waterm you can add some essential oil drops like lemon or oranges and you will always be nominated for best smelling goalie

[@jasonbashaw3088]

Not gloves related, butt he best tip I can give is about skates. If your feet are not comfortable and are in pain when you are playing, it will affect your game a lot more than you know. Having skates that are comfortable, do not pinch your feet and cause lace bite, and that fit perfectly, you will notice how you can focus on the play and the game more, and not how your feet feel. You'll feel more comfortable in your stance, as well as when making your normal saves. Wayne, good video sir. I also agree that the best way to actually break in a glove is by using it, opening it and closing as often as you can. I do use the keeps method, which is using hot water, but overall, if you are not just opening and closing your glove, it will not close to the way you prefer a glove to open and close.

[@SB-408]

Hey man. Hows it going? By chance did you pkay goalie in Northern California?

[@garrettbodnovich2171]

As a former goalie and long time ref, the only thing I actually recommend handing a puck to the ref, and you have to practice this at home for a week or two, but learn to flip it from the pocket to the flat area of the glove beside the thumb.

[@lindsayarp1852]

U are the best goalie ever

[@ryana3679]

Using the gloves worked best for me. Used them hard during the first couple of practices. I also walked around the house with them on. Mmmmmm gotta love the smell of a new set of gloves.

[@VOGoalie]

Ha, right on! And once that hockey smell sets in you'll already have a broken in glove!

[@eric8664]

Ultimate break in method (carried over from baseball): Massage in a small amount of shaving cream (foamy stuff) in the palm on both sides. Then place 2-3 tennis balls in the netting (depending on how crazy a basket you want) and 2 hockey pucks (not stacked) in the palm (make sure it still seals at the bottom of the palm). Then wrap it with a couple rubber bands (snug but but smashed) and let it sit for a day

[@VOGoalie]

Great tips! I've used shaving cream in the past and it definitely helped!

[@TANGER-pt5yf]

Your voice is so calming

[@VOGoalie]

Thanks for your comment!

[@grimkeeper35]

Good! Now maybe I can pick the darn thing up easier. Thanks!

[@petermontagnon4440]

I like to steam mine and then rub Dubbin to keep the leather supple. I will wrap a soft Ball in mine and steam it many time and use a leather conditioner to keep it from drying out. I have found this from over 40 years as a tender!!!

[@grantvoges]

Soooo, it’s my first beer league season, we’re playing “up” and I’m going to get absolutely shelled. Aside from having fun, and staying positive...any tips?

[@VOGoalie]

Thanks for your comment! I always take things one shot at a time. Try not to worry about the score and focus on making one save. Then a second and try to string a bunch of saves together. Also focusing on the fundamentals of positioning and staying square can also help! GL and know that you'll probably have more fun than the other goalie (who may stand there the entire game!)

[@yojimbosemaj5322]

I want to know where you got that shirt!!!!

[@VOGoalie]

Thanks for asking! Check out my TeeSpring store (link in the video description) and get your very own!

[@nates78]

I see a lot of people pop the top of the T to open the glove. Dont do this too much as you can get inverted closures (the T bends in on itself). I tend to open the glove on my leg pad to open the face before the play starts.

[@VOGoalie]

Great tip! Pushing the T on your pads in an inverted position can lead to the T collapsing when catching a puck. I think it's on most modern day manufacturer's radar these days, but I have had older gloves in years past that suffered from this!

[@jessicadecker5758]

I have had this glove for 2 years and I still can’t close it when someone shoots glove hand I can’t close it

[@pyryhillosalo]

Then it's too big or you have a practice palm insert that can be removed

[@goaliejoe5923]

@@pyryhillosalo probably just a low-level CCM glove. Everybody I know that has one has taken years to break it in. I outgrew mine before the thing could close. CCM's pro stuff is great, but the lower-end stuff is kinda bad. I mean, I guess you get what you pay for but other brands' low-end gloves break in fine

[@tjjanosko133]

Thanks man. Hot water usually works for me

[@VOGoalie]

Nice, everyone has their favorite method. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@MasterMe]

A tip for blocker: If a shot goes to your blocker, don't make it rebound in front of you; instead, try to aim the puck to a corner.

[@Boochlagaming]

Bruh I’m 10 and just got my first goalie pads and this helped me out so much

[@swiftyswifto3819]

Tie knots at the end of your skate laces so whe you untie them they dont go out of the hole

[@matthewdrayton3798]

Do u actually do that to break in your glove, cause that’s sick

[@brendanbrown9406]

To be extra nice to the official flip the puck on your thumb area on the back of your glove

[@amandawalsh3741]

This is my first time in net full time and my scoop is not broken in yet

[@michaelbotelho4711]

I’ve just been using the same glove for 5 years

[@larceny3092]

To break a glove in I put pucks in or a baseball tie it sit on it my stick i use my thumb and pointer finger

[@FTE-yx4ve]

Second love ur videos

[@VOGoalie]

Thanks! You are Totally Awesome!

[@FeuerhammerX]

Old school break-in method. It works, but it sucks that we still have to do this.

[@nathanaelanderson7051]

start with soft leg pads then if you want go to stiff pads.

[@caseyfanart8357]

Hello

[@greasy2250]

Keep your glove and blocker out like Superman. Took me years to position them right, then it just clicked

[@Jimk435]

I never realized that picking up the puck was a problem, I always use the T to get it. That being said, I do see how goalies could struggle with it haha.

[@VOGoalie]

Thanks for your comment! I think it was easier with older gloves that weren't as rigid as today's modern reinforced T design.

[@thomasrosa3649]

Not really a glove tip but if u are having trouble picking up ur stick if u drop it you can roll about an inch or so thick nob on the end of ur stick and that also makes it wear poke checks don’t fly out of ur hand and if u really wanted to u could cut the tape in half so when ur rolling it, it is a lot thinner and lighter

[@AnthonyTCarter]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh haaaaaaaaa :-) 1) We're Warrior Goalies, so tell them our gloves rock. Why? Because Warrior gloves are pretty broken in, not like totally totally... But-- in the way that they open and close easier. Less stiff. I do tend to sit around/stand about/do things while opening and closing it though. I find my sweat is a great for the breaking in process on any glove I've had. Ha! Yuck! LoL. 2) Good tips on paddle grip. My favourite thing to do is attempt to pick up my stick when it's flat on the ice. Not trying to advertise or promote but I love BUTTENZ...SENTRY grips. The knob is great for grabbing and getting a grip (WOW...anyway) or handl-- plus it doesn't leave residue on my gloves...blocker glove. 3) I do this but also do a fast flick to send the puck up in the air and I catch it...then offer it to the ref. Great video man! Stay awesome!

[@VOGoalie]

Thanks so much for your comment! I've heard great things about Buttendz! I'll definitely have to check them out!

[@AnthonyTCarter]

@@VOGoalie I have three. ;-)

[@Yapyap623]

My tip is if you can see the puck in between your glove and blocker then ur fine

[@chugachwoodco]

Love your videos, but why the cut in and out every few seconds? You'd probably save hours editing and make it easier to watch with one or two cuts

[@peaceowl1479]

Lol my tip(not for gloves): Don’t tie your pads super tight in the boot area

[@jacksmalley5120]

Get rid of the boot strap on leg pads

[@markscott5965]

Be careful with grip tape on your stick it might affect the poke check

[@shaunnh2a585]

Is there a breeze in here?? Oh never mind its just windmill Wayne 😂😂😂

[@userthagoat]

Idk why i watch this im a player ;-; but hoping to play goalie one game then player etc also those are some sick warrior pillows glove and blocker imagen a Detroit red wings goalie with those all red shesh

[@VOGoalie]

Awesome! It's never to late to make the switch to goalie!

[@peaceowl1479]

When I break in my glove I can’t do it often cause I’m left handed oof

[@pyryhillosalo]

Why

[@Sondre12358]

Actually I'm 9years goalie and mu last glove I have break in it only from play

[@VOGoalie]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing your methond!

[@Mystninja]

Goalies don't start. They are born

[@goaliekeegs4322]

Putting ur finger on the paddle of the stick

[@-Asher-98-Hockey]

Wear your danglers kids 😊

[@r6_guy433]

Am I totally awesome?

[@VOGoalie]

Yes, you Totally Are! Thanks for your comment!

[@ejf0255]

Dear Even Hansen taught me to use shaving cream.... lol. Yeah I didn't try it. But.....

[@whatever3563]

2 tips 1. You’ll suck at the start 2. Do off ice as soon as ur 13 google drills

[@jacksonrowin4355]

Am I awesome now

[@reycvik]

yeah if someone give me a tip dont have Goalie glove too high like u going to call someone on your sellphone :D

[@fivehole4822]

I wish I learned pucks hurt when you take a slap shot to your fiberglass mask don’t cheap out

[@vincentgodinez5275]

Use it and oil it.

[@cameron7441]

Find a good goalie coach. AND DO NOT GO WITH THE CLUB ONES. I went to a highschool goalie coach, who is the goalie coach for varsity (Near AAA), and he immediately pointed out 3 MAJOR things I was doing wrong. I had more improvement within a month than I had in multiple years. Clubs are only in it for the money. They purposely wont make you better so that they can keep you longer.

[@gamervlogsss3560]

Thanks can I have a shoutout