Ice Hockey Goalie Sticks
Hockey goalie sticks are a unique piece of equipment for the goalie. If you are new to goalie, you might think that all goalie sticks are pretty much the same and that you do not have to compare sticks to find one that will suit you best. However, just like hockey forwards and defensemen, the hockey goalie stick is something that goalies become very picky and particular about once they have gotten used to a certain style.
There are a few very important things that you need to consider when you are picking out your ice hockey goalie sticks. First, you will want to find a curve that you will like which will allow you to play the puck well. The curve should definitely not be too drastic, however you also probably do not want a flat blade either because it will make it very hard for you to raise the puck when you try to clear it out of the zone.
Another thing you will want to consider that many inexperienced goalies overlook is the lie of the goalie stick. Many goalies do not know this, but you do not want to modify the height of the goalie stick or the paddle. These sticks are engineered to sit comfortably while you are in your goalie stance, and modifying the stick can cause you to have an improper goalie stance and/or pickup bad habits. That being said, it is very important that you choose a lie that works well for your particular height and your goalie stance. A sticks lie is basically the angle at which the stick is positioned when laying the sticks blade flat on the ground or ice. Compare different lies while in your stance and see what will work best for your situation.
There are quite a few goalie stick brands to choose from. Some of the most popular ones are Warrior goalie sticks, RBK goalie sticks and Sherwood goalie sticks. Each particular brand will have a few different patterns and styles to choose from based on some of the professional goaltenders that use their sticks. You don’t necessarily have to choose between these patterns because if you don’t mind paying some extra money you could always customize your sticks by creating your own pattern.
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