The Crease: Goalie Equipment Buying Guides
November 28, 2023
The hockey trapezoid might not be the most famous feature of an ice hockey rink, but it holds significant strategic importance in the game. Its function and governing
November 28, 2023
The act of making contact with the goalie is a contentious issue with roots stretching deep into the sport’s history. This article aims to unravel the intricacies
November 17, 2023
In the fast-paced and often intense world of hockey, the role of the goalie is unique. While typically the last line of defense, goalies are not immune to the rules
November 17, 2023
Have you ever been watching a hockey game and suddenly noticed the goalie skating off towards the bench, leaving an open net behind? It’s a moment that can cause
July 17, 2023
With 2022 behind us, it’s time to see what exciting new gear companies have been cooking up for 2023. All these models are available at GoalieMonkey.com and to
January 11, 2023
A Goaltender’s stance is the most foundational part of playing the position. This article will help distinguish the different styles of stances and the unique save
January 03, 2023
A goalie blocker is a critical piece of the goalie’s equipment setup, serving not only as a precious blocking surface, but also as a bridge between the goalie’s
October 20, 2022
Undoubtedly, the goalie mask is the most recognizable piece of equipment for the position. It keeps the goalie safe, yet also provides a canvas of expression like
October 19, 2022
The goalie’s glove is an integral part of the position, one that has many different functions. Not only does it catch the puck, but it also serves as additional
September 01, 2022
Only 2 weeks away from the release of the Brian’s Optik 2, we wanted to bring you an in depth look on some of the specs available to custom order now and what will
September 01, 2022
We have been having an absolute blast customizing and getting creative with the all new release of the Brian’s Optik 2 Customizer! We can not wait to see what everyone
June 02, 2022
Drills are a necessary part of the game and can be the key to becoming consistent and fluid in making movements around the crease while becoming comfortable making
March 31, 2022
Few pieces of gear in hockey are more iconic than the goalie mask. From its beginnings as a crude piece of leather or fiberglass to appearances in pop culture and
February 24, 2022
Finding the perfect size goalie pad can be key to being comfortable in net and playing your best. While the first instinct may be to pick a pad on the larger side,
February 02, 2022
As the last line of defense in hockey, a goalie holds the most important position in the game. A goalie can steal a game for a team and one great save or sequence
November 18, 2021
It's hard to believe that another holiday season is upon us and whether you’re prepared or not, we have you covered with a list of the top 20 hockey goalie gifts
June 22, 2021
So you want to be a goalie? Have you always wondered what it would be like to don the coolest gear in hockey? Or maybe you are the parent of an enthusiastic young
October 11, 2020
The NHL started a little over a week ago now and there are some goalies who haven’t had the start they needed to be successful. To be fair, all of these goalies
June 26, 2020
Today we will take a “way too early” look at which goaltenders will be available if not resigned and protected by the 2021-22 NHL Expansion Draft. Some of the goalies
June 12, 2020
We had a very insightful interview with Spencer Freer, Product Manager for Bauer Goalie who gave us the inside scoop on all the upcoming products from Bauer this
May 29, 2020
In 2019, Warrior introduced their new line of protective gear along side the Ritual GT2’s release, with that release came the Ritual X2 line of Knee Pads. First
May 29, 2020
For the last 10 years, GoalieMonkey has been proud to bring out Koho inspired gear for goaltenders that grew up with that brand. Now, the Koho lineage has morphed
May 29, 2020
In special 5-Friday months, we’re offering our 5th show, Failure to Advance! Featuring Graisen, Hank, Jason, Tyler, and Will, the group talks about everything from
May 13, 2020
The Warrior Ritual G5 has some very interesting customization options solely based on the color options and different ways you can make this pad look. We wanted
May 11, 2020
We had an absolutely fantastic interview with Alex Rigsby Cavallini this past week and we can’t wait until you hear it! Tons of interesting stories from her career
April 27, 2020
In these times where everyone is spending all of their time at home for the better, all we can do as goalies is work on little things at home. This is the perfect
March 13, 2020
For this week’s episode, we have a lot to talk about! Due to the length of the interview with Kirk Allen, we have decided to break up the interview and we have both
February 21, 2020
Today we will be looking at the all-new True AX9 Goalie Stick which by design, aims to be an elite goalie stick with optimized balance, superior durability, and
February 14, 2020
MonkeySport’s Jason Felts and GoalieMonkey’s Graisen Eatchel discuss the process of buying pads as a consumer from a few different points of view. Ev Bommarito from
January 24, 2020
The NHL All-Star weekend kicks off today! We will be taking a quick look at some of the goaltenders who will be attending the event in St.Louis, Missouri!
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