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Goalie masks continue to evolve, change course

In the sports world, many pieces of equipment have stayed virtually the same for years. However, this has not been the case…

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Hydration can be a goalie’s savior

Dehydration is a performance-limiting factor in all sports but is especially detrimental for ice hockey goalies. Time on ice, combined with equipment,…

Hockey Dad: 5 thoughtful, well-executed approaches for playing time

In response to my last column, where I listed 25 maxims for coaches about “playing time,” several parents wrote to me with…

Former NHL goalies chronicle the position’s mental struggles, battles

The tale of Wilf Cude is legendary within goaltending circles, and for good reason, especially among old-school netminders who have an appreciation…

Hockey equipment brands’ quest for lighter goalie pads

What happens when you eliminate leather straps and start using improved foams? Well, if you’re talking about hockey goalie pads, specifically leg…

Here’s a modern approach to goalie-specific training

A couple weeks ago, I was having lunch with my wife on a Sunday before the Stanley Cup Final and I received…

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It’s Here: July 2018 edition of New England Hockey Journal

The 2018 NHL Draft is in the books, and we were on hand in Dallas to chronicle every connection to New England.…

Goalie Guru: If you want someone’s attention, whisper

At the risk of dating myself (yet again), I was recently thinking back to my heyday of the 1970s and ‘80s, when…

Train Your Brain: Setting goals sets you up for success

“We believe that using goal setting is as necessary as having a coach.” — U.S Ski Team In my column, I share…

Know your physical limits during the long, grueling hockey season

Two suits, three shirts, three pairs of pants, six ties and one pair of shoes is what I typically needed to pack…