On the Ice


	Timberwoof's Hockey Page On the Ice
Timberwoof Hockey Locker Room Hockey Underwear Goalie Equipment Player Equipment On the Ice In the Stands On the Road Chalk Talk Contact Links Warmup Be a Goalie Drills Basics Slideboard Purity test Ego Explosive Goaltender Chronology Books		In this section I discuss some basics of hockey and tell some stories about the game. Every practice or game starts with a warmup, and I have learned what the best warmup is for me. If you think you have what it takes to be a goalie, then try some pads on for size. Once you’re in front of the net, you should practice moving around on the ice. First-year hockey players all make the same basic mistakes, so I talk about the basics of hockey from a goalie’s point of view. Every skater can benefit from slide-board training. I’ve been playing ice hockey since about April, 1996, and I’ve kept track of my progress and activities. I remember learning a lesson about why I need to have a strong ego ... and about why a goalie needs to keep his temper in check. I’ve collected a few books on goaltending over the years. Here's a cool web site with more in-depth articles: Goalier than Thou.

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