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Goalie Development
In order to ensure that Alberta’s goaltenders, and their coaches, are properly equipped for the best performance possible in this specialized position, Hockey Alberta has established the Alberta Built Goalie Development Pathway.
The pathway and development plan feature a three-pronged approach to ensuring that goaltenders receive direct and consistent coaching and guided skill development so that their experience in the crease is a positive one.
- First on the pathway and the development plan is to develop the knowledge and expertise of coaches, both regionally and within individual associations.
- Secondly, providing goaltenders with specialized training opportunities, ensuring their introduction and continual learning of the position is a positive one.
- Lastly, Hockey Alberta strives to identify and work with the top goaltenders in the province through our Elite Stream Programs. These programs invite goaltenders from our AA and AAA models to compete amongst their peers and learn from some of the top coaches in the world.
Hockey Alberta has also created the Hockey Alberta Goaltender Guide for information on the introduction and implementation of goaltender skills.
If you have questions or would like more information on goaltender development, please contact Matt Weninger, Manager, Goalie Development.
The focus of all Hockey Alberta Goaltender Skills Camps is the development of goaltender specific skills, and each goalie will attend on-ice and off-ice sessions that focus on the mental and physical aspects of goaltending. On-ice sessions will be led by some of Alberta’s top goaltender instructors and will have a low instructor to goalie ratio.
Age eligibility may vary by camp, so please check the detailed information that is included with the camp registration information. Every attempt is made to group players based on age and ability.
Goaltender skills camps, as well as a number of other specialized player development camps, are held at various locations throughout Alberta.
See below to view available goaltender skills camps.
10 Types of Scoring Chances
Ian Gordon goes through scoring chances from both a shooter and goalie perspective. Ian’s experience with Hockey Alberta, the Seattle Thunderbirds and Ian Gordon Goaltending gives a great perspective for goalies on how to prepare for the many difference situations that occur in a game.
Development Plans
Matt Weninger of Hockey Alberta helps young goalies in planning a path to optimize their development. He dives into his process with the Moose Jaw Warriors in order to help goalies take ownership of their game and their careers.
Goalie Hotstove
Taylor Gauthier (Prince George Cougars - WHL), Brodan Salmond (University of Calgary - USport) and Zach Sawchenko (San Jose Barracuda - AHL) join Matt Weninger to answer questions and give advice to young goalies based on their experience in the game.
Screens and Deflections
Kraymer Barnstable offers a great perspective to goaltenders on best practices in traffic and handling deflections. Utilizing his playing experience and experience as Goalie Coach of the Red Deer Rebels, he gives great insight on these challenging game situations.
The WOOP Way
Josh Hoetmer shares his expertise with goaltenders on a practical form of goal setting. Having worked with Hockey Canada, Hockey Alberta and the Saskatoon Blades, Josh brings great knowledge of how to implement goal setting into goaltending.
 Hockey Canada Goaltender Pathway |
May 23$415Hockey Alberta Spring U13 - U18 Goalie Camp St. Albert
May 23-25, 2025 / Servus Credit Union Place - St AlbertThis goalie camp is an excellent opportunity for goaltenders to receive elite instruction. Goaltenders will have an opportunity to spend an intense weekend of development with Elite stream coaches.
Jun 13$415Hockey Alberta Spring U13 - U18 Goalie Camp Calgary
June 13-15, 2025 / Cardel Rec South - CalgaryThis goalie camp is an excellent opportunity for goaltenders to receive elite instruction. Goaltenders will have an opportunity to spend an intense weekend of development with Elite stream coaches.
