Stopped playing hockey due to pain when I was younger and what I do now to avoid it | Over 40 Goalie

[@ZeroSumJ1]

Really helpful video! Exactly what us older goalies need.

[@Kindlepreneur]

Loving your videos and much appreciated. I just got back into goaltending after a 12 year hiatus (now 40 year old myself). So much has changed about the game - when playing in high school, butterfly was not as popular...now its like the only thing. Still not sure I can do the RVH...haha. But working on it. Again, thanks for the videos and keep it up.

[@ovr40goalie]

Thanks for the support! Yeah the game has changed alot since we started. I bet alot of body aches would not even exist if we kept playing standup! RVH is something I'm hoping to learn this year, however it feels sooo awkward to get into...

[@Kindlepreneur]

@@ovr40goalie yeah, I think I'm shifting to a hybrid and not so butterfly centric, but also just sticking with VH. In my opinion, there comes a point where the benefit of the RVH is minor as compared to the stress it puts on my MCL and overall wear and tear.

[@ZeroSumJ1]

Omg that glove save at 4:37 tho!!! What a beauty.

[@alexgreychuck7605]

Thanks for sharing your story. I'm going through that now but I'm in my 60's. Had the impingement removed and hope to be back playing in 6 months or so.

[@ovr40goalie]

Oh wow ! I think that’s what my appointment with the specialist was supposed to be about , to surgically fix the impingement. What’s the recovery process been like? Part of me regrets not taking that appointment

[@alexgreychuck7605]

@@ovr40goalie I think that if you are able to recover your hip with oput surgery that's always the way to go. The surgery itself wasn't too bad the recovery is taking longer and requires alot of rehab and excercise. Still worth it if I can get back to playing with out pain. Check out @Trav4oilers who went through a similiar surgery, but being younger had a quicker recovery time.

[@mmitnik]

As an over 40 goalie I have had to add a bunch of different stretches to my routine before games. I might have to try the roller and see if it helps. Thanks for the tips!

[@ovr40goalie]

The roller is brutal at first but after awhile you can feel the benefits

[@MrGlovesave33]

Thanks for the tips. I cover a net yr round in 3 dff rinks . In season I'm 5 to 7timesa week covering for other other. Near 50. Feel still in my late 20s. Will be adding your tips and useful info into my pre and post games. Enjoy your time away, you will be that much fresher upcoming season. :) 😊

[@ovr40goalie]

Wow almost 50! I think you should be giving us some tips!