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Before the game, every goalie has their own routine including all of the basic necessities such as stretching and moving around the crease. Eventually, the skaters will warm up by taking shots at the net and the goalie may or may not participate while that’s happening. When they are in the net, Atticus Hale likes to practice shooting at the five-hole and glove side since goalies will make many of their most crucial saves with their pads and glove.

It is extremely important for goalies to stay focused through the game and not get rattled. Sometimes, this can be tough to do and it is up to the goalie’s teammates to make sure they maintain a positive mindset. During a game, as long as the goalie is in the zone, making big saves, and keeping the team in a position to win, there isn’t a whole lot of interaction going on outside of the occasional head or pad tap to acknowledge a nice save or just to say “good job.” However, if things start to go off the rails and the goalie is clearly frustrated or not focused, it’s important to let them know that it’s fine and we can get that goal back. Positive reinforcement can go a long way.

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