Rslint Goalie Science: Why Some Goalies Make The Nhl | Ep 141 Ft | Roope Koistinen
Episode Description
In this episode, Jamie and Roope cover: Roopes background: Northern Finland, starting goalie at 4, full-time by 9 Why he started coaching while still playing: I didnt get the help, so I wanted to help others How Finlands goalie coaching education system works (levels, regional coaches, consistent messaging) The shift in Finnish coaching culture: more organized education and easier pathways into coaching Building a goalie development program from scratch at Krpt: More resources + more ice time (45 goalie touches per week, not 1) Recruiting coaches and building a culture that values goalie development How Roope made the jump to North America and the Red Wings organization What Roope looks for in a new AHL/NHL prospect: strengths first, weaknesses second The non-negotiable skill: skating pace and sharpness (on feet + on knees) Can you turn a bad skater into an elite skater? His honest take Geographic goalie identities: Finland hands, Czech athleticism, Russian body control, North American compete AHL NHL readiness: sustainable habits, success at each level, details that scale to 60+ games Why some goalies stick: passing the eye test + coach trust RVH teaching priorities: stay on feet longer, strong anchor, learn to recover to feet How AHL consistency is built: coach consistency, structured routines, monthly check-ins, and small drill evolutions ECHL as a development tool: not required, but often valuable for hunger and growth Roopes parting shot: continuing education and staying hungry to improve every day Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.