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!
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BOOK YOUR SPOTS FOR MARCH 1v1's
Make sure you stay sharp this season by attending 1v1 lessons. The month of March is starting to fill up for 1v1 sessions at the centre.
We are now open from
3:30PM-9:30PM during the week,
10:00AM-3:00PM Saturday and Sunday
To make sure you secure your spots throughout March we suggest signing up for your 1v1 sessions well in advance!
GDI Off-Season Programs
The hockey season is starting to wind down, It's time to start planning your off-season training. GDI offers a wide variety of off-season programs including the Total GDI Academy and GDI Summer Camps.
Spring Programs:
GDI is offering two separate springs programs this year.
Spring Academy:
May 13th-June 10th
Ages: 8-13
5 Tactical Sessions (1.5 hours in length)
Post Lesson Written Report - GDI Tracker
For more information
Click HerePOE/Junior Prep Prospect Clinic:
April 6th-8th
Ages: 14-17
3 Tactical Sessions (1.5 hours in length)
For more information
Click HereOff-Season Total GDI Academy:
With a goaltenders performance on the ice being the main area critiqued and evaluated across Western Canada, GDI Goaltending has created a goaltending academy that incorporates all on-ice aspects that will take the aspiring athlete to new heights. Covering all 4 developmental domains within the position, Physiological, Psychological, Technical, and Equipment, GDI provides each goaltender with the resources they need in order to advance as the season approaches.
Through this academy goaltenders will be able to advance their potential, year by year, through each level of the program eventually leading them into the pro ranks.
For more information
Click Here Summer Camps:
These are the anchor to the goaltender’s off-season development needs. These 4 or 5 day camps provide the biggest impact on goaltender performance in a short period of time.
Our camps are very intense and goaltenders will conduct on-ice sessions, fitness testing, flexibility and hand eye training, classroom sessions, daily journals, off-ice dryland, comprehensive evaluation reports and much more.These spots fill up well in advance, don't miss your opportunity to train with GDI.
For more information
Click HereSummer Prospect Clinic:
August 17th-21st
Ages: 13 & up
5 Tactical Sessions (1.5 hours in length)
For more information
Click Here
These spots fill up fast so don't miss your opportunity to Train Like A Pro. Email us at
info@gdigoaltending.com or call us at (204) 489-7465 for more information
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Manitoba Brings Home The Bronze
Matt Radomsky and Dylan Myskiw will make the trek home from Prince George with a bronze medal around their necks.
Team Manitoba defeated Team Quebec 5-3 in the bronze medal game Saturday night.
Matt Radomsky was in net for Manitoba and turned aside 15 shots for the win.
For an article
Click HereBoth Radomsky and Myskiw train regularly with GDI through 1v1 lessons and the Total GDI Academy.
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Hughson Posts Undefeated Week
The Spokane Chiefs went undefeated this week through 3 games against divisional rivals. The Chiefs outscored the opposition 15 to 2 during the span.
Garrett Hughson was a key reason for the Chief's success this week turning aside 73 of the 75 shots sent his way.
Hughson also posted his first shutout of the season in a 4-0 win over the rival Tri-City Americans.
Hughson has travelled to Winnipeg to work through 1v1 lessons. GDI President Ryan Cyr is also the goaltending coach for the Spokane Chiefs.
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Deery Named Recycle Everywhere MJHL Player Of The Week
Thanks to an undefeated record last week, goaltender Nick Deery of the Steinbach Pistons has been named the Recycle Everywhere MJHL Player of the Week.
One of Deery’s three wins was a 2-1 victory over powerhouse Portage Terriers ─ only the third loss in regulation time for the Terriers.
Deery, 20, sported outstanding numbers during his three-win week ─ GAA of 1.33 and save percentage of .954. It’s been a whirlwind of good news for the product of La Crosse, Wis., who recently committed to University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs
The runners up are 20 year old goaltender Brian Archibald of the Winnipeg Blues and 19 year old forward Carter Johnson of the Swan Valley Stampeders.
For the article
Click HereDeery has been training with GDI for over 2 years through 1v1 lessons and the Total GDI Academy. GDI Instructor Dan Ferguson is also the goaltending coach for the Steinbach Pistons
Claeys Stars In Win Over Oil Capitals
Brody Claeys was busy Wednesday night when the OCN Blizzard visited the Virden Oil Capitals.
It took overtime for the first and only goal to be scored in the game.
Claeys turned aside 37 shots for the Blizzard victory. It was no surprise that Claeys was named the game's first star.
Claeys has been training with GDI for years through 1v1 lessons and the Total GDI Academy.
Petit Wraps Up Season In Style
Mario Petit finished off the MJHL regular season in style Sunday as he didn't allow a single shot past him.
Petit made 23 saves for his second shutout of the season as the Steinbach Pistons beat the host Neepawa Natives by a score of 5-0.
Petit was awarded the game's third star for his strong play.
Petit has been training with GDI for many years through GDI Summer & Prospect camps as well as 1v1 lessons and the Total GDI Academy.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Busy Week For 1v1 Lessons
This past week was full of 1v1 lessons as tons of goalies visited GDI to prepare for their playoff runs.
Be at the top of your game for playoffs by booking 1v1 lessons with GDI!
GDI wishes all these goalies the best of luck as their seasons wrap up and they make the push for playoffs.
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With the season winding down, who's the favourite to win the Vezina trophy?
Send us your answer by tweeting us (
@gdigoaltending), post a comment on our instagram (
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Facebook wall.
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From @jrjetshockey
''Happy 10th Birthday to Colin Wiebe from Mitchell Mohawks aka cdubs#33 and jr jet goalie @GDIGoaltending "
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This Week's Answer: Joe Caligiuri
Check out GDI's instagram every Thursday to try and guess which GDI instructor is featured.
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VAUGHN EQUIPMENT DEMOS
Are you looking at getting new equipment? Ask us about our Vaughn demo equipment. We have 3 different sets of Vaughn equipment that are available for you to demo during your 1v1 lesson at GDI Goaltending.
From left to right:
Vaughn Velocity 4 7250 (28"+1)
Vaughn Velocity 5 7800 (35"+1)
Vaughn Ventus LT90 (34"+2)
Contact us at
info@gdigoaltending.com if you have any further questions
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Make sure to check back at gdigoaltending.com on Tuesdays to read the Tuesday Mental Training tip.
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Head over to The Rink Training Centre Blog at
www.therink.ca on Wednesday to catch THE WEEKLY WORD for all the news on the players training at the centre! Wednesday reports on players are written by The Rink's Jon Cara and Monday reports on skill development are written by The Rink's Dave Cameron.
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Did we miss something? If you know something we don't or have news regarding a friend, your son or daughter, or even about your own accomplishments please let us know! We love to hear about success stories! Email us at info@gdigoaltending.com
With a goaltenders performance on the ice being the main area critiqued and evaluated across Western Canada, GDI Goaltending has created a goaltending academy that incorporates all on-ice aspects that will take the aspiring athlete to new heights. Covering all 4 developmental domains within the position, Physiological, Psychological, Technical, and Equipment, GDI provides each goaltender with the resources they need in order to advance as the season approaches.
Through this academy goaltenders will be able to advance their potential, year by year, through each level of the program eventually leading them into the pro ranks.
For more information Click Here
Make sure to check back at gdigoaltending.com on Tuesdays to read the Tuesday Mental Training tip.
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