How to Improve Reflexes as a Hockey Goalie

Dan Ellis shares his thoughts on everything from reading shots off the stick blade, to improving reaction time between the pipes, and how to bounce back from an off night, with a handful of tips that goaltenders everywhere can use to try and improve their own game.

Good reflexes make or break a goalkeeper, so much so that without the innate ability to respond quickly to shots, it's hard to imagine a player even sticking with the goalie position. At the professional level, keepers such as Kasey Keller of the Seattle Sounders, who can make lightning-fast reaction saves, provide crucial value, bailing out the...

Your goalie training doesn't stop when you step off the ice. Staying in shape and building your skills at home helps you remain competitive. You can't simulate every goalie movement at home, but there are several ways for you work on your skills and build muscle and speed without having to go to the gym.

Ever wondered how quick hockey goalies need to be to make those incredible saves? Find out what we discovered...