What to do after a bad goal

Imagoalie · Peewee Joined: 25 Jan 2006 Posts: 5

giving up a goal is a very difficult thing to do and now and then I do get a little frustrated when it happens simply because I usually know when it was something that I could have prevented.

montreal961 · Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 7:58 pm Post subject:

when i let in a bad goal i go back in my net and think this..... for every bad goal i let in ,,,, i have to make a good save.. so 3 bad goals . 3 good saves. If im having a really bad game than its harder.
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next_noronen · Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 1:56 am Post subject: Think over

When I let in a weak goal (or just one I thought I could have saved) I get in my net and go through the motion that would have stopped the puck and I focus on doing that the next time. This usually happens to me on 5-hole goals and focus on getting my stick down on the next shot. Since I started doing this I find I rarely let in more than 1 5-hole goal and almost never let in 3.
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canadian_man_44 · Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 12:39 pm Post subject:

I do pretty much the same thing. When the play is at the other end of the ice, I replay the goal in my head and go through the motions of what I should have done on that shot. What I've found with me is that any shots that do beat me five hole are on the ice and they went in because I lifted my stick as I was going down. I've taken tape and formed a knob about 2 inches above the paddle of my stick so my blocker sits a little higher but it almost forces me to keep the stick on the ice, especially when I'm starting to go down.
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Finger · Minors Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 152

Ahh, the dreaded five hole! Grr.

One big thing for me, is stay calm after a goal. It doesn't matter if its a weak goal, or one that hits 3 posts on the way in. The shooters know that the best time to fire the puck on net is right after a goal. They will try to catch the goaltender worrying about why the puck got behind them and get the second. In a league with reasonably matched competition, 2 goals can seal the game.

A few key saves can make a big difference in the number of shots we have to face in a game. Shooters can tell when a goalie is off their game, and they will take every opportunity to get the puck on the net. On the other hand, make a few big saves and shooters will think pass, screen and deflect rather than firing the puck at the net repeatedly.

Many times these more complicated plays will get broken up by the D, deflected wide of the net or miss entirely. When perfectly executed, passing plays are extremely dangerous but the increased difficulty for the shooters reduces the number of shots that actually get to the net.

If they score, I review in my mind to be sure I used the most effective save or combination of saves and then I move on. By the time they line up for the draw, I am focused and ready to play hockey.

montreal961 · Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 7:55 pm Post subject:

you cant let them get to you... be calm and cool...your right on the marks finger.... saves will influence the game..
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number55 · Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:10 am Post subject:

I really like the idea of taping a knob above the paddle to help keep the stick down. I have the same problem, maybe it will help.

I have been reading the book by Martin Brodeur and one of the things I took from it was that during games and practice, Brodeur focuses on not letting in two shots in a row.

Just remember, even the best get scored on.

Finger · Minors Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 152

I have always thought that the "ultra light" goal sticks were a step in the wrong direction. It would be better to build a 4 pound weight into the heel of the stick to keep it on the ice! Rolling Eyes

(I wonder how that screening forward would like to be hit on the ankle with an additional 4 pounds? Shocked

)

Many times taping the handle is solving the wrong problem. The more likely problems are:
- popping up or flapping your arms when you drop.
- using too short of a sitck

So before you tape your stick, pay attention to your stance. If you are not settled all the way down, or you pop or flap before you butterfly... then don't fix the stick, fix the stance.

(of course, we all have preferences.. if you like the way the stick feels with the extra tape, that is a totally different issue. In this case, by all means tape away!)

canadian_man_44 · Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 11:32 am Post subject:

I actually first started taping the small knob a couple inches above my paddle when my stick with a 27" paddle broke. I couldn't find another stick with the 27" paddle where I was so I had to settle for a 26". To make up for that I put the small tape knob about an inch above the end of the paddle. I liked the feel and the way it moved my blocker up a little. High blocker side is a slight weakness for me so it helped to have it higher. Anyway, it felt good so the next stick I bought I moved the knob up to 2 inches above the paddle. This basically leaves me with the equivalent of a 28" paddle. It works for me and I like it. It may or may not work for others, but, it's always worth a try.
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montreal961 · Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 11:55 am Post subject:

i dont have any tape on the handle..... my blocker was made so there i only a little whole for the stick to slid in ... so it doesnt slide out in a game... if i tape it... than it wont fit... but thats my blocker..
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canadian_man_44 · Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:32 pm Post subject:

I've never seen that before. What kind of blocker do you have? Can you post a pic on photobucket or your blog and post the link so I can look at it?
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montreal961 · Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 2:23 pm Post subject:

will do... ill show you a sherwood blocker ... its not mine.. i use mission, but its almost the same thing.. im on a public comp.. so i cant acsses the pic.. but i will do it later.. Very Happy

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number55 · Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 7:25 pm Post subject:

montreal961 · Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:08 pm Post subject:

heres the blocker : http://www.donsimmons.com/product/images/663a.jpg

any unneeded layers on the stick can cause uncofterable feelings.
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canadian_man_44 · Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:35 pm Post subject:

So the stick kind of locks into the thumb guard. Does that affect your stick movement on a poke check?
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