Goalie Science

Key Topics: 2025 Draft Breakdown Not a single Canadian goalie drafted in the top 15 of the 2025 NHL Draft. Russia had 7 goalies drafted. Czech Republic had 6. The first Canadian goalie taken was Elliott Lennon in the 4th round, and he was US developed out of prep school. The guys break down what the numbers actually mean and what they don't. The Russian Model Russia identifies top goalies around a...

Tryout season is done. And whether your kid made the team or didn't, this episode is for you. Derek Boogaard just finished three weeks of evaluations — two teams he coached personally, five or six more he assisted with, and conversations with roughly 250 players. And the same problem kept showing up everywhere. It wasn't skating. It wasn't hands. It wasn't compete level. It was Hockey IQ. Kids who...

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Tryout season is here and Jamie and Derek are in the thick of it. This episode is a full breakdown of everything happening right now — how real tryout decisions actually get made, what coaches are doing in January that most parents don't see, why the 7-day tryout window is mostly theater, how to evaluate goalies when practice formats don't tell the whole story, what happens in the war room, and wh...

Welcome back to Goalie Science. After three months off (and yes, Derek missed an alarm), Jamie and Derek are back and working through a backlog of topics that have been building since before the Olympics. This one covers a lot of ground. Here's what's inside: 🏒 Olympics Gold Medal Game Breakdown The US won. Canada is in shambles. But how can you not love that game? The pace, the decision-making,...

In this episode, Jamie and Roope cover: Roope’s background: Northern Finland, starting goalie at 4, full-time by 9 Why he started coaching while still playing: “I didn’t get the help, so I wanted to help others” How Finland’s goalie coaching education system works (levels, regional coaches, consistent messaging) The shift in Finnish coaching culture: more organized education and easier pathways in...

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Why mistakes are necessary for learning — but not all mistakes should be allowed The difference between technical freedom vs habit correction Confidence explained as preparation and standards, not results Resiliency as the ability to bounce back from failure Why tying confidence to outcomes is dangerous How coaches should individualize accountability (not all players get the same leash) Youth hock...

Key Points Discussed The youth hockey buzzword problem: “development” often gets reduced to individual skill work and ignores human development. Why Derek believes winning matters — not as the only priority, but as a teacher of responsibility, teamwork, pressure, and accountability. Confidence explained: confidence is owned, built through preparation (routine, hydration, nutrition, visualization),...

Get the tryout checklist here: https://app.arketa.co/ghostathletica/intake-form/N2Wh0mCY5NnCURRU35OI   Quick intro + Ottawa Senators rumor mill and why “team statements” create speculation Youth hockey politics: tier friction, recruiting paranoia, and why organizations resist outside help Workshop outreach update: education, injury prevention, nutrition, and performance presentations for teams (in...

In Episode 137 of the Goalie Science Podcast, Jamie and Derek dig deep into Canada’s World Junior Championship loss and the public outcry that followed. They examine whether the Canadian player development model is flawed, tackling issues like open borders, super teams, lack of adversity, and overemphasis on early winning. They challenge reactionary takes blaming CHL imports, half-ice hockey, and...

Hosts: Dr. Jamie Phillips – Former pro goalie, DPT, Founder of Ghost Rehab & EGM Derek Bujan – Owner, Bjan Goaltending & On Ice Hockey Performance Special Format: First-ever in-person episode with special appearances from Jamie’s wife and a live Q&A from the community. Topics Covered: Team Canada’s World Junior goalie selection controversy Zayne Parekh’s NHL future: skill vs. attitude Coaching reg...

Topics Covered: Why one youth hockey all-star team was picked by drawing names How coaches can better support goalies through anxiety & pressure U.S. junior league breakdown: NAHL, NCDC, NA3HL, BCHL The risk of trusting the wrong advisor (or coach) Differences between junior and AAA development environments Goalie career mismanagement: how it happens, how to avoid it NHL goalie trends + how Olympi...

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Check out Charlotte Hockey Lab! https://charlottehockeylab.com/ Topics Covered. Why some kids are donkeys… and how we discipline them Should coaches be friends, mentors, or surrogate parents? When to actually consider leaving your current team or club How to evaluate your goalie’s options based on radius, budget, and coaching turnover Billeting young kids—what’s too young? Emo and punk nostalgia:...

Topics Covered: One puck drill: why it’s the most valuable goalie drill on the planet Playing on a weak team: how it can fast-track your development Why spring hockey should be chaos Stick saves part 2: gloves, rebounds, and puck rotation The truth behind “developmental” programs that don’t develop Goalies who are afraid to get scored on November slumps: why it happens and how to get through it Vi...

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Visit stonewallmind.academy/goaliesciencepodcast A complete mental performance training course built on real research and science. Learn the same mental performance strategies used by elite goalies worldwide. Master pregame routines, eliminate slumps quickly, and build unshakeable confidence. Why some goalies play great and still get scratched Balancing wins, performance, and process-focused minds...

In-Season Hockey Training: https://www.ghostrehab.com/programs/remote-training   Topics Covered: Lack of effort and intentionality in goalie training Why off-season gains disappear without in-season maintenance The four pillars of elite-level endzone management Coaches do play favorites—and why it’s earned The myth of “I’ll just turn it on in games” Rhymer back in Toronto? Leafs fans, buckle up Tw...

Presented by: The Goalie Glove Guy — Turning your glove from bricks into butter. Repairs, break-ins, rebuilds—done right. Topics covered: Behind-the-scenes of Jamie’s wedding (Fran should run the CHL) CHL & OHL’s partnership with GOJHL — why it matters NCAA vs CHL tug-of-war for elite junior talent Major Junior vs College Hockey development for goalies The transfer portal and how it’s changing com...

Topics Covered: Why goalies struggle in their first 5 starts of the season The science of scanning, rebound tracking & better coaching language Overuse of RVH and the dangers of robotic “zone mapping” Teaching puck handling the right way—with processing, not panic Coaching philosophy: show, don’t tell Asking better questions as an athlete The value of reps, not just structure, in training camps Ja...

Guest: Devon Butz – The Goalie Glove Guy https://www.instagram.com/thegoaliegloveguy/?hl=en Host: Derek Bujan (@bjangoaltending) What You’ll Learn: Why 90% of new gloves don’t close properly out of the box The hidden quality control issues behind major brands How Devon breaks in gloves and rebuilds them for elite performance What makes Bauer, Vaughn, Warrior, and True gloves different The best way...