Once a Goalie, Always a Goalie
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve asked myself this very question. Why would anyone choose to be a goaltender? I remember writing an article that started with a line that read, “And so [...]
Goalies Are Not Team Practice Targets
As another season begins my child is excited to play between the pipes for this team. As the coach, I would like to remind you that the goalie is not your team’s target and I have [...]
Is the Backup Really the Backup?
Have you ever been at a game and watched the goalie struggle and wonder why they aren’t pulling them? You watch as he or she isn’t moving well, they seem frustrated and are getting lit [...]
Leave It To The Experts!
One of the greatest battles as a hockey parent is being truly objective about your child's skills. When my son was trying out for the AAA team, I really felt that he had a good [...]
I Hope they Play the Other Goalie Next
One of the toughest things I found about being a goalie parent was the constant comparison of the goalies. I’m sure comparisons happen with the other players but it always seemed much more obvious for [...]
An Introduction to Shutout
Welcome to SHUTOUT! Here you will be able to enjoy goalie-specific content delivered via our website and your inbox. Shutout is dedicated to building and uniting an active community where [...]