Watch the game once for context, log every shot on goal, review the few seconds before and after each event, and wait until the full game is tagged before looking for patterns. Treat those patterns as questions—not technical diagnoses—and verify them with the clips and your goalie coach.
A six-step goalie film review
Watch once without stopping
Start with the flow of the game. Note long stretches without action, penalty kills, broken plays, and whether the goalie had clear sightlines. This context prevents a single busy sequence from representing the whole game.
Log every on-goal event
Mark each save and goal at the moment the puck reaches the goalie or enters the net. Keep misses, blocked shots, and passes separate. If you only tag memorable saves and goals, the resulting save percentage and shot map will be biased.
Review the lead-up and the result
Watch several seconds before and after the shot. Record only what the video supports: shot location, outcome, screen, rebound, rush, or other visible context. Do not infer intent or technique when the camera angle cannot show it.
Look for repeated observations
After the complete game is tagged, group similar events. One low blocker-side goal is a play. Several shots producing similar rebounds may be a pattern worth discussing. Always keep the count and total sample beside the observation.
Open the clips behind the number
A percentage does not explain why a play happened. Rewatch representative saves and goals from the same category. Check for traffic, lateral movement, shot distance, and recording quality before drawing a conclusion.
Choose one next question
Finish with one narrow question for the goalie or coach, such as: “On these three screened shots, was my depth where we want it?” A qualified coach can connect the visible evidence to the athlete’s technique and development plan.
What to record for each shot
| Field | Useful entry | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Outcome | Save or goal | Counting a miss as a save |
| Shot origin | A consistent rink zone | False precision from an unclear view |
| Net location | Where the puck crossed the goal plane or reached the goalie | Guessing when the puck is hidden |
| Visible context | Screen, rush, rebound, deflection, lateral pass | Assigning blame |
| Note | A short factual detail or coach question | A generic coaching verdict |
A useful post-game checklist
- The complete game—not only highlights—was reviewed.
- Every save and goal can be opened as a clip.
- Unclear events are marked uncertain instead of guessed.
- Every pattern includes a count and total sample.
- The review ends with one specific question or practice focus.
Common questions
Should a goalie review every goal against?
Yes, but not in isolation. Include the lead-up, compare it with similar saves, and describe what is visible before asking why it happened. The goal of review is learning, not blame.
How long should film review take?
Keep the first pass simple. A complete game review should be consistent enough to repeat. Software can shorten navigation and clip creation, but thoughtful interpretation still matters.
Can film replace a goalie coach?
No. Film preserves evidence and makes a coaching conversation more specific. It does not replace qualified, age-appropriate coaching or an in-person view of the athlete.
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