PRESSURE. Many people in life prefer to minimize pressure. Some athletes on the other hand seem to thrive on it. They soak up the feeling that they are being challenged.  It is important though to reduce stress before a game.The more we have on our mind the more our focus spans in many different directions. We want to feel loose and relaxed - rather than tight and wound up.What I suggest is havin

Wake up, start your week, and dive into the Monday Morning GDI Goalie News! Who stopped the most shots… which netminder rebounded from a tough loss… who had the best performance of the week?Look below, get your goalie fix to start the week. Here we go!BOOK YOUR SPOTS FOR April 1v1'sMake sure you stay sharp over the off-season by attending 1v1 lessons. The month of April is starting to fill

A hot goalie can carry a team deep into the playoffs.Think back to 2012 and what Laurent Brossoit did for the Edmonton Oil Kings, or 2013 when the Portland Winterhawks rode Mac Curruth to the WHL championship, or last year, when Tristan Jarry backstopped the Oil Kings to their second Ed Chynoweth Cup in three years.They all got hot at the right time.That time is now for Ty Edmonds. While nobody ex

Vaughn Adds Carbon Fiber To Improved Ventus LT98Vaughn Custom Sports has updated its Ventus line for 2015, adding its Carbon Enhanced Performance technology to the line to create its lightest, most durable flat-faced pad to date: the all-new Ventus Pro LT98.The new Vaughn Ventus LT98 pad includes a top-to-bottom carbon fiber layer on the face of the pad that produces more active rebounds, while ke

YOU DESERVE SUCCESSThe athlete that feels they should be awarded with a win is that one that feels they personally deserve to play a strong complete game. The athlete that feels that they deserve to show their ability will ultimately carry themselves in a manner where they want to perform. A strong sense of deserving can strengthen confidence and reduce anxiety and pressure.Being excellent on the

Wake up, start your week, and dive into the Monday Morning GDI Goalie News! Who stopped the most shots… which netminder rebounded from a tough loss… who had the best performance of the week?Look below, get your goalie fix to start the week. Here we go!BOOK YOUR SPOTS FOR MARCH 1v1'sMake sure you stay sharp this season by attending 1v1 lessons. The month of March is starting to fill up for 1v

The Rink Training Centre - Spring Programs - Goalie Spots AvailableThe Rink Training Centre is offering a variety of Spring Programs with a few goaltender spots still available. GDI Goaltending will be present to instruct goaltenders during these sessions. Gateway Spring Skills Academy:Gateway Arena: April 15th - June 24th   (3 Spots Remaining)Birth years: 2002, 2003, 2004For more information Cl

Tyler Brown was outstanding Tuesday night despite falling 4-1 to the visiting Brandon Wheat Kings. The Pats opened the scoring just three minutes into the game when Braden Christoffer buried a rebound for his 26th goal of the season. The lead didn't last long though as Nolan Patrick scored his first of two on the night nearly four minutes later tying the game at one.For the most part the first pe

CONFIDENCEHaving confidence is having a mental state of "faith".It is a personal belief of knowing that "I can". Both preparation and success are 2 attributes that build an athletes confidence level.If you are still in action right now relate to your success and continue to prepare daily. Prepare in your 1v1 sessions by staying on top of your strengths. Continue to take pride in the small details

Wake up, start your week, and dive into the Monday Morning GDI Goalie News! Who stopped the most shots… which netminder rebounded from a tough loss… who had the best performance of the week?Look below, get your goalie fix to start the week. Here we go!BOOK YOUR SPOTS FOR MARCH 1v1'sMake sure you stay sharp this season by attending 1v1 lessons. The month of March is starting to fill up for 1v