Goalie Gear Nation

July 6, 2016 by Matt

Team USA World Cup Goalie Pad Concepts

If you’re not following Goalie Customizer on Instagram, you’re missing out on some incredible design concepts. Some of their latest work includes concept designs for the World Cup taking place this fall. Coinciding with Independence Day in the U.S., a few different concepts were posted for Team USA goalies. The first design was a CCM…

June 21, 2016 by Matt

Calgary Flames Looking to Acquire Semyon Varlamov

Rumors circulating today are suggesting that the Calgary Flames, one of the few teams looking for a new starting goaltender, are interested in trading for Semyon Varlamov of the Colorado Avalanche. The source is Renaud Lavoie, a hockey reporter for TVA Sports. He suggested on Twitter today that the Flames might be looking to deal for…

June 17, 2016 by Matt

Carolina Hurricanes Re-Sign Veteran Goaltender

Despite plenty of rumors that the Carolina Hurricanes were in the market for a new goalie this summer, they have instead re-signed former Conn Smythe Trophy winner Cam Ward to a new contract. The two-year deal, according to GeneralFanager.com, is worth an average cap hit of $3.3 million each season. It also includes a no trade…

June 15, 2016 by Matt

Six Goalies on the Trading Block This Summer

There are a few teams looking to pick up a new goaltender this offseason, including Calgary and Buffalo. Fortunately for them, there is no real shortage of goaltenders who could be dealt by their General Managers. Here are six goalies who may be on the move this summer. Jimmy Howard Jimmy Howard lost his starting…

June 9, 2016 by Matt

True A6.0 SBP Goalie Stick Review

True Hockey introduced the awesome looking True A6.0 goalie stick last year, and received many compliments on their work. Unfortunately, one of the biggest complaints from goaltenders seemed to be durability. This year, True Hockey has released the all new and improved True A6.0 SBP goalie stick. Read on for our full True A6.0 SBP…

May 19, 2016 by Matt

Minnesota Wild Sign Hungarian Goalie Prospect

The IIHF World Championships often give NHL teams an opportunity to scope out some of the international competition, and potentially make offers to players from other countries. This year was no different as the Minnesota Wild came to terms with Adam Vay, a 22-year-old goaltender from Hungary. The Wild signed Vay to a two-year, entry…

May 19, 2016 by Matt

Lightning Goalie Breaks Stick in Anger

Last week it was Pekka Rinne, but tonight it was Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy who broke his stick in anger. With just under seven minutes to play in the game, the Penguins held on to a two goal lead as they forced another 2 on 1 rush. Vasilevskiy was able to make the initial save…

May 18, 2016 by Matt

No Glove Issues for Matt Murray

The internet was in full buzz mode yesterday after video surfaced that seemed to indicate a hole in Matt Murray’s glove, resulting in Anton Stralman’s goal on Monday Night. Here’s a look at the video which begged the question of whether or not the puck went through his glove: Buzz made its way not only…

May 16, 2016 by Matt

Crosby Robbed by Andrei Vasilevskiy

The Tampa Bay Lightning may be without their number one goaltender, Ben Bishop, but Andrei Vasilevskiy seems to be filling in quite well. Vasilevskiy, who led his team to a game one victory, was back in net again tonight for game two against the Pittsburgh Penguins. In order to help prove he’s capable of playing…

May 13, 2016 by Matt

Ben Bishop Leaves Game on Stretcher

The worst nightmare for Tampa Bay may have just come true as their star goaltender, Ben Bishop, was injured in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Not only was Bishop injured, but he had to be taken off the ice on a stretcher and one can assume it was very serious. The injury occurred…