May 17, 2013
The Goalie Guru: A pair of goalies we can admire
Matt Nemia dealt with a difficult situation with class and maturity. Our sport needs more like him.

May 6, 2013
The Goalie Guru: Camps can solve auto-body shop approach
One of the great frustrations hockey coaches have is when goalies make the same mistake time and again.

April 3, 2013
The Goalie Guru: The concept of team
So what are we to make of Austin Krause? Don’t know the name? Good for you.

March 4, 2013
The Goalie Guru: Getting the balance right for young goalies
Even if your young netminder is solely responsible for a bad outing, there is little benefit from publicly chastising the kid.

February 6, 2013
The Goalie Guru: Overcoming fear a big part of goalie's job
Not only do we have to worry about getting hit by vulcanized rubber, we need to deal with the emotional baggage that comes with being “the last line of defense."

December 31, 2012
The Goalie Guru: Desperate measures
One of my favorite coaching sessions over the course of the season is Desperation Day.

November 29, 2012
The Goalie Guru: Think outside the box for warmups
Be aware of that kid in the pads between the pipes. Put yourself in his or her skates. Your goalie will benefit, and your team will benefit.

October 14, 2012
The Goalie Guru: Why coaches must preach 'team'
Coaches should want a goaltender who thinks like them, or at the very least can bring their game plan to the ice.

September 22, 2012
The Goalie Guru: Why every player should get in the net
Brion O'Connor shares his belief that every player should put goalie pads on and get between the pipes for at least one game.

August 18, 2012
The Goalie Guru: Playing goalie requires parent commitment
If your children have a passion for something, you ought to let those kids pursue that passion. At the very least, give them the opportunity.

July 27, 2012
The Goalie Guru: Tips for getting the most out of your gear
Good gear will help a good goalie play better, but even the best equipment isn’t going to turn a dumpy, unmotivated kid into the next Martin Brodeur.

June 25, 2012
The Goalie Guru: Teamwork a forgotten concept for Thomas
Tim Thomas and the Bruins are better off parting ways because he’s forgotten one of the bedrock principles of the sport: It’s all about the team.

May 18, 2012
The Goalie Guru: Lessons from the Heights and the NCAAs
Brion O'Connor looks at how Parker Milner sharpened up his game and helped backbone Boston College to a national championship.

April 18, 2012
The Goalie Guru: What goalie camps will and won't do for you
Goaltending camps will give young goalies a push in the right direction but won’t hold their hands.

March 27, 2012
The Goalie Guru: Encouraging coaches to take ownership
In this edition of The Goalie Guru, Brion O'Connor asks coaches to spend a little more time understanding the role of the goaltender.

February 27, 2012
The Goalie Guru: On skating, rebounds and tempers
As any coach will tell you, a goaltender can make or break a team’s fortunes in the postseason.

January 31, 2012
The Goalie Guru: Not my fault!
It’s never too early for goalies to learn to take responsibility.

December 18, 2011
The Goalie Guru: On equal playing time and riding the pine
Aside from team placement, there’s probably no thornier topic in youth hockey than playing time.

November 27, 2011
The Goalie Guru: Hands-on coaches can get back to basics
Goaltending is pretty simple: Get to the right spot, at the right time, in the right position, and you’ll make the save more often than not. However, getting to that spot, in the correct stance, can be surprisingly difficult.

October 24, 2011
The Goalie Guru: Keep drills realistic with one puck
Rapid-fire shooting drills are a sure-fire way to produce a shell-shocked netminder. And even if your goalie doesn’t develop the yips, he or she is almost certain to develop bad habits.