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A collection of valuable lessons (Part 1)
By Mitch Korn Oct 29, 2001, 19:39 On my long seven-hour drive from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio to join the Buffalo Sabres, I thought back to all the goaltenders I have had the pleasure of working with since I began my coaching career in 1979. My interaction with all the collegiate, professional and youth…
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Playing angles: Part 1
By Mitch Korn Every coach, parent and goaltender talks about “cutting down the angle,” but I doubt very much that they all understand the intricacies of the process. While moving forward, moving laterally, or backing up is the physical part of playing angles, the most critical aspect of the process is mental. The three steps…
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Stopping the breakaway
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In Goal: Playing the puck
By Mitch Korn Jan 29, 2007, 05:34 It all started with Jacques Plante “roaming” from the crease. Then Ed Giacomin became the New York Rangers so-called “third defenseman.” And now, Ron Hextall, with two goals under his belt, can fire the puck harder than many forwards. Goaltending has evolved to the point where a goalie…
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The pro schedule
By Mitch Korn After spending the past four seasons as the goaltending coach for the Buffalo Sabres organization, I thought I’d share some things that seem to separate the pros from the rest. Here’s what makes them so special. While being an NHLer appears to be very glamorous (and at times it is), it is…