Goalie Fighting Tips

flamesgoalie · Squirt Joined: 18 Nov 2009 Posts: 2

Hi, im a midget aa goalie , frist year, and there is alot more fighting in midget aa than bantam aaa . I know somewhat through the year i eventually there is gonna be a fight , and the other goalie is gonna wanna fight me . I'm only about 5'7 or so, but i wouldnt want to decline. What are some good tips in goalie fighting that i can use?

Returning2MyNet · Minors Joined: 09 Mar 2009 Posts: 379

One there are no fights in AAA, esp those that are "fights" you wont see fight till Jrs even there they are getting scarce and more closely related to scuffles than fights.
Two if your asking how, your not fighter, so why worry.
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puckstopper135 · Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 2:06 pm Post subject:

At least in the leagues below the OHL here, if you fight, you get suspended. Why bother? You won't pursue your career by fighting. Scouts are looking for goalies who can stop pucks, not beat the shit out of other kids.

flamesgoalie · Squirt Joined: 18 Nov 2009 Posts: 2

i didnt really ask if theres fighting in my league..
i just want a few tips, if i was pressured into a fihgt, i dont wanna get dummied. your right, i'm not a fighter but ...still .

Returning2MyNet · Minors Joined: 09 Mar 2009 Posts: 379

as a goalie in this day and age you will not get pressured into a fight.
Seems you are honestly worried about it, go hit a boxing gym and learn.
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maverick42 · College Joined: 06 Jun 2008 Posts: 33

puckstopper135 · Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 11:51 pm Post subject:

munich34 · Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:14 am Post subject:

I agree with R2Mn, you dont need to fight, I had only one fight against an other goalie in my career, just against a couple forwards (and I stared all of them btw)
First I have to say: Never fight a forward! Hes got all the momentum on his side, hes more agile than you, and is mostly more experienced in a hockey fight.
Second: Of course some boxing skills would help, but a hockey fight is completly different. You cant avoid to get hit, except you one-punch him. And this wont happen, because you are not a fighter, right?Blocking is almost impossible.
The most important thing in a hockey fight for a goalie is to keep your balance, and for that you need strong legs and a strong hip. Grab his jersey, so that you can keep him in your punching reach. if your opponent is bigger and taller than you, forget the "pull his jersey over his head"thing.
You wont succeed and he will beat the shit out of you while trying.
All I would recommend you when you cant avoid a fight, keep him on distance, stay on your feed, and wait for the ref to break the fight up. You are not a fighter, so dont do it.
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HawksGoalie33 · Pro Joined: 21 Apr 2008 Posts: 566

Ive been in two fights... both I started.

The was a guy crowded my crease, I chopped his leg, they scored and he gave me a shot to the head after the goal... I went off.

The second time a kid came in and after the whistle cross-checked my guy hard in the back... again, I went off.

Ive never been pressured into fighting, hockey isnt some street gang where you have to fight your way into acceptance. As has been mentioned, every league I have played in fights = suspensions. If you really want to drop the gloves, become a skater and make juniors or some other level of semi-pro to pro hockey where its legal.
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Fullright · College Joined: 27 Oct 2009 Posts: 32 Location: chicago

woa...interesting thread. 23 years in the nets from 1971 to 1994 (missed 83-84 b/c of shoulder surgery) so I played during the time (70s to mid 80s) when fighting was "acceptable". only had 2 throughout the 23 years and one was with a good friend during a practice where we both got a little excited when he axed me across the chest trying to swat a rebound. in college we had a "scrap drill" which was more about strength and balance than about actual fighting...by that time, it was already banned in college.

you dont need to know how to fight. you're already pretty tough just to stand in the crease. ignore the nonsense and concentrate on stopping pucks. even Billy Smith let that crap go eventually and pyscho crap just about cost Emery his career.
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Arthriticbutterflystyle · Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:29 pm Post subject:

I've played for about 12 years now and been in 2 fights. One was in a shinny match where some roid raging retard from Manitoba was back in the US because...he got suspended for beating the crap out of his trainer for no reason. The other was in a tournament where both teams went at it and when I saw the other goalie rush out to start fighting I was more than happy to meet him.

The bottom line is fighting just isn't necessary and you can almost if not always just avoid it by staying in you crease, or skating to the bench. Goalies do not need to nor should they ever get into fights. You can replace a D or winger pretty easily...replacing the only goalie is a good deal harder.

lumpy50 · Peewee Joined: 31 Mar 2009 Posts: 7

I was a defenceman during my competitive days of hockey and was in a few fights. My tips for you are first off get yourself a good strong stance and keep as balanced as possible. If you are off balance you are toast. Don't reach out to grab him first; let him come towards you and hit him as he does. Grab his jersey near the collar( or grab the collar if you can). To help avoid being hit try to keep the elbow of your arm holding his jersey up. His punches will glance off of your arm and not hurt if they connect. If you are getting hit you can duck your head into your arm.
The best way to avoid fights are to keep clear of any scrums during fights. The other goalie won't come down to fight you if you don't give him a reason to. Basically if youkeep away from the trouble you won't get into any trouble.

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