S6:E9 FIX YOUR FEAR OF THE PUCK | NCAA RULE CHANGE WILL KILL THESE LEAGUES

[@therealneoneddy]

I’m 42 years old, been playing goalie for 25 years. For me it’s the snap of a snapshot from a skilled player. I blink real quick and don’t read the release. A slapper is no problem, might hurt but you know it’s coming. I just try and position as best I can.

[@FutureProGoaltendingUSA]

@@therealneoneddy Great idea

[@jt-moneyHockey]

i try to keep my eyes on the puck, but i do find myself flinching slightly and wondering why. Good thing Steve said we don't need to make reaction saves at our age, realOne

[@PeteNice29]

Once you grasp that there’s a gap between pain and injury, it gets simpler.

[@FutureProGoaltendingUSA]

@@PeteNice29 Stealing this Pete!

[@alexhunt9658]

I’ve taken a Patrick Sharp snapper right between the eyes in 2008, after the ringing stopped a minute later I was fine. Shots to the dome don’t hurt that much which is why I lean into those snipes by the ears if they’re too fast for my glove or blocker. I’m 36 and been playing goal since I was 7, I’d rather have a little ringing in my ears that to let a goal in. (Never had a concussion and still have perfect hearing according to my doctor)

[@FutureProGoaltendingUSA]

@@alexhunt9658 true goalie right here…👍

[@pgman6406]

For me (18m Late bloomer), the opportunity now for me to play a higher level of hockey is now a possibility. I’m currently in a 1a/1b position in JR B Alberta. The trickle effect of all the high level goalies moving on to college hockey in the states or major junior provides me with a better opportunity to play college hockey further down the road. I like this because it gets guys like me an opportunity that never crossed my mind or was even a remote possibility.

[@FutureProGoaltendingUSA]

Great approach,. I was a late bloomer as well and made the NHL so you do anything you set your mind to

[@francisbeland8959]

I've been playing beer league hockey only for 25 years starting with basic ice hockey gear (Looking at you Itech 4.8) and upgrading the parts when I was getting pain from shots. For the first 5 years, I was looking for the best bang for the buck equipment but after that, I bought only pro spec equipment and that helped my game just by removing that fear of being hurt. Sure, I get occasional stingers but when I'm regularly getting hurt because of 1 piece of equipment (ex. C/A or knee pads), it's time to change for a new one.

[@FutureProGoaltendingUSA]

Equipment confidence is a requisite.

[@m____w____6981]

When my son played atom, he was called up to Peewee. He was afraid of some of the kids slapshots there., especially towards his head. What did we do? We went home and I threw a bucket of picks at his head, one at a time, until he was comfortable. Not sure if that approach was a bit crazy, but it worked 😅.

[@vanniek71]

Keeks, do you think there might be more opportunity at the Canadian University level for players that might not be able to make the cut to a D1 US college or maybe wouldn't have made it prior to the rule change at the Canadian University level if the changes take place? Sure all the top tier talent is going to go to the BC, BU, Denver's etc, but it might offer opportunities for other players in Canada.

[@FutureProGoaltendingUSA]

@@vanniek71 I think small goalies under 6’ and those that aren’t moving past USports will get a chance to play competitive hockey while knowing it is the end. But the level of Canadian University will drop precipitously.

[@vanniek71]

@@FutureProGoaltendingUSAso you’re telling me theres a chance! 😂😂😂 kidding Im 46

[@gregorybiestek3431]

@@FutureProGoaltendingUSA There is one other possibility. What if the Canadian University hockey programs petitioned to join some of the smaller USA college leagues like those run by the Mid-American Conference like Miami of Ohio?

[@FutureProGoaltendingUSA]

@ Canadian University programs would get blown out by a school like Miami. Two different levels. It would be like a junior C team playing the London Knights.

[@gregorybiestek3431]

@@FutureProGoaltendingUSA Sorry I was thinking of the Division 2 hockey programs in American Collegiate Hockey Association as well as those in Division 3

[@OkGoali]

Merry Christmas!

[@FutureProGoaltendingUSA]

Premature ? 😂

[@OkGoali]

@@FutureProGoaltendingUSA No. Look at your tshirt.

[@FutureProGoaltendingUSA]

@@OkGoali I’m an old senile man and probably have had that shirt on for 3 days straight… 🥸

[@MontourFan62]

What drills or moves can I do when I’m by my self on the ice and my team is doing drills??

[@FutureProGoaltendingUSA]

There are 50 drills on this KZbin channel for just that exact purpose.

[@MontourFan62]

@@FutureProGoaltendingUSA can you give me the link for it?

[@FutureProGoaltendingUSA]

@@MontourFan62 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIHWkpt7aMqkZsUsi=WZhGiU7B1860vbqb

[@T0rche]

No reason to be afraid when you have adequate gear. Personally I feel that flinching your head when a slapper is coming right at your face is more of an instinctive/reflex response rather than because you are "petrified". You even see some NHL goalies do it sometimes.... You can't reprogram the human brain... I also think it's very rare that a goal was caused PURELY because the goalie flinched his head.

[@FutureProGoaltendingUSA]

You ever see a catcher in baseball turn their head to the side on a tipped pitch? Nope. And after coaching all levels for 35 years I have seen this fear drilled out of kids many, many times. Where you see the negative affects is when the goalie is afraid of the puck they won’t leave their feet on a hard low shot. The fear of the puck causes other problems than just timing the head or flinching. The flinching is less of concern to me than a goalie who pusses out on a hard one timer from close range by just standing on their feet.

[@T0rche]

@@FutureProGoaltendingUSA Totally agree that you have to AT LEAST get down in your butterfly and attempt the save... What I meant is more the slight head flinch once you're in butterfly but it's heading upwards towards your face and you still stop it even though you moved your head a bit... If you're just standing there of course that's a problem.

[@TheLegendOfLlnk]

Is the master class good for a beer leaguer who just wants to get better?

[@FutureProGoaltendingUSA]

@@TheLegendOfLlnk 100%… you get your own personal NHL goalie coach with me as well..,.

[@socnaschek]

More skilled, NCAA eligible players could mean expansion of NCAA programs in the U.S.?

[@FutureProGoaltendingUSA]

@@socnaschek yes it would.

[@gregorybiestek3431]

In the Great Lakes Region of the USA, one of the better NCAA leagues, the Big Ten, a large number of its schools do NOT have hockey programs. However, there have there have been rumblings for nearly two decades in some states to add these programs, money so far being the limitation. Well-heeled alumni are always competing to show off their wealth and brag about their ownership or support of things. If they can’t own a piece of an NHL club, what better way to be part of the ”in” crowd in your social circle than being the major donor to a hockey program. Think University of Illinois, or Purdue, Penn State or Rutgers, none of which have hockey programs today. Add in new Big Ten members Washington and Oregon. Another example - the Illich family was in discussions just before Mike’s death to fully fund a new hockey program at 50,000 student Wayne State University in the heart of Detroit. With lots of new players don’t you think the Illich’s would revisit those discussions?

[@OldFogeyGoalie]

I’ve never understood youth / junior hockey hierarchy. Always seemed very confusing compared to other sports, like football for example. I always thought it was a broken system because the only successful career path was leading to the NHL. Most who play will never see that. Colleges and high schools need to step up to provide more scholarship opportunities so kids can use hockey as a way to further their education and get a good paying job after college. Hockey is already so expensive for parents. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy watching 3 and 4 letter pro team divisions, but the vast majority of those players are making any real money. On a personal note, I finally made it to gold level hockey. So I will be able to play against some current and former minor league pro players. I may need some of your assistance helping chip away some of the rough edges of my game.

[@FutureProGoaltendingUSA]

@@OldFogeyGoalie I’m here for you any time Fogey

[@randovidupload9422]

Who isn't afraid of the puck? 🤣🤣

[@coltc413]

So provincial Jr hockey is now a dead end. Well done hockey Canada.

[@FutureProGoaltendingUSA]

This ruling will be based out of NCAA and unfortunately provincial Junior has no part in the decision process. They will just bear the results. My belief is provincial Junior will be like the GOJhL and just become a competitive rec league for 16-20 something’s who aren’t in a true career arc. Just a place to play with friends and enjoy the last years of organized hockey.

[@gregorybiestek3431]

If there is suddenly a large increase in the number and quality of players available, U of M and BC can’t take everyone. Suddenly you get programs like North Dakota able to get top tier talent at 18, especially if you can promise them playing time AGAINST 24-year old’s? By the way have some of you hockey fans seen the training facilities and sports medicine clinics that are left behind when the NCAA football teams get a new one? Those can be used by the hockey program and It makes what the CHL has a joke.