Our Kids Play Hockey: The Ride To The Rink: What Goalies Wish Their Teammates Understood
Summary
Your goalie isnt playing aloneand keeping the puck out of the net is everyones responsibility.In this episode of The Ride to the Rink, Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli speak directly to young hockey players about something every great teammate needs to understand: your goaltender is one of six players on the ice, not a separate part of the team.After hearing hundreds of comments from hockey parents about what they wish others understood about goalies, Lee and Mike bring those lessons straight to the players.For goalies, theres an important reminder: youre seen, supported, and appreciated. The pressure of playing in net can sometimes make you feel like youre on an island, but there are teammates, parents, coaches, and hockey families who understand just how demanding the position can be.And for the skaters? Theres a responsibility that comes with being a great teammate. In this episode, players will learn:Why goals against are a shared team responsibilityHow skaters can help limit shots, clear rebounds, and avoid screening their own goalieWhy communication with your goaltender mattersHow to safely take shots around a goalie during warm-upsWhy you should never shoot when your goalies back is turnedWhy pregame warm-ups arent the time for breakaway moves and highlight-reel dekesHow shooting accurately to the glove, blocker, and pads actually helps your goalie prepareWhy supporting your goalie can make the entire team stronger The big message? Warm your goalie updont try to beat them.A three-minute youth hockey warm-up isnt a skills competition. Its a chance for everyone to get comfortable, feel the puck, get their body moving, and prepare together.Whether you wear goalie pads or skate in front of the crease, remember: it takes all six players working together to defend the net.Work hard. Have fun. Be a great teammate. And wherever you are in your hockey journeybelieve in yourself. Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: How to Be a Better Teammate to Your Hockey Goalie Want to hear the full conversation with hockey parents that inspired this episode? Check out the corresponding Our Kids Play Hockey episode for even more insight into what goalie families experience.#TheRideToTheRink #YouthHockey #HockeyGoalie #GoalieLife #HockeyKids #HockeyTeamwork #YouthHockeyPlayers #GoalieWarmup #HockeyDevelopment #BeAGoodTeammate #OurKidsPlayHockeyClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Hockey IQ: Scanning the ice, recognizing pressure, anticipating what happens next, making the right decision faster. Research shows these perceptual and decision-making skills can actually be trained. With NHL Sense Arena, kids can get extra game-like reps at home, working on hockey IQ, reactions, real stick-handling for skaters, while goalies can train reads and tracking. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at http://hockey.sensearena.com/okphHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube