Goalie Science
Episodes
How We Ruined Canadian Hockey | Episode 137
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 137 of the Goalie Science Podcast, Jamie and Derek dig deep into Canada’s World Junior Championship loss and the public outcry that follo...
World Junior Drama, Coaching Mistakes, Q & A | Episode 136
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts: Dr. Jamie Phillips – Former pro goalie, DPT, Founder of Ghost Rehab & EGM Derek Bujan – Owner, Bjan Goaltending & On Ice Hockey Performance...
Is Your Agent Hurting or Helping | Episode 135
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics Covered: Why one youth hockey all-star team was picked by drawing names How coaches can better support goalies through anxiety & pressu...
Open Borders, Broken Goalies & Christmas Gear Picks | Episode 134
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Featured Gifts Edge Protect Post Guards Easy Crease Mask Scraps Custom Paint Cement Pegs & Pro Pegs Bauer Shadow/Flylite Sticks ...
The One Where We Break Wrists | Episode 133
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Is Your Kid a Donkey | Episode 132
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Check out Charlotte Hockey Lab! https://charlottehockeylab.com/ Topics Covered. Why some kids are donkeys… and how we discipline them Should...
Are Small Area Games the NHL Secret? | GOALIE SCIENCE |Episode 131
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics Covered: One puck drill: why it’s the most valuable goalie drill on the planet Playing on a weak team: how it can fast-track your dev...
Playing on Bad Teams Will Ruin Your Career | Episode 130
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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STOP Making Stick Saves | GOALIE SCIENCE Episode 129
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Don't Play AAA Hockey | Episode 128
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Visit stonewallmind.academy/goaliesciencepodcast A complete mental performance training course built on real research and science. Learn the same ment...
How Bad Do You Want it? Episode 127
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In-Season Hockey Training: https://www.ghostrehab.com/programs/remote-training Topics Covered: Lack of effort and intentionality in goalie trai...
Goalies Shouldn't Play NCAA | Episode 126
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by: The Goalie Glove Guy — Turning your glove from bricks into butter. Repairs, break-ins, rebuilds—done right. Topics covered: Behi...
Are You READY TO PLAY Games? | Episode 125
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics Covered: Why goalies struggle in their first 5 starts of the season The science of scanning, rebound tracking & better coaching languag...
Secrets Behind a Perfect Break-In with Devon Butz | Episode 124
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Devon Butz – The Goalie Glove Guy https://www.instagram.com/thegoaliegloveguy/?hl=en Host: Derek Bujan (@bjangoaltending) What You’ll Learn...
The Greatest Q&A Ever! | Episode #123
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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RVH Secrets Exposed! | GOALIE SCIECE Episode 122
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Key Topics Covered: How to break in a glove the right way Why over-teaching RVH can backfire for young goalies The science of hip and ankl...
Are you the Michael Jordan of Goaltending? | Goalie Science 121
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Notes: 🎙 Hosts: Dr. Jamie Phillips – Former professional goalie, physical therapist, performance coach Derek Bjan – Owner of Bj...
Ft. Chuck Thuss | Goalie Science Episode 120
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Guest: Chuck Thuss – Former pro goaltender, All-American at Miami University, certified performance coach, founder of The Compassionate Connect...
Your Phone is Ruining Your Game | Ft. Larissa Mills | Episode 119
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Main Topics: Why point shots are (mostly) useless in the NHL How dopamine spikes from phones damage goalie performance Why goalies must “...
How to Bounce Back | Goalie Vlogs | Episode 118
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join EGM Labs Now! https://www.elitegoaliemethod.com/egm-labs/ Main Topics Covered: Why being a “goalie YouTuber” is harder than it looks ...
More Tryout Nightmares; Clark Cup Champions | Episode 117
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
📱 EGM Labs App Plug: Jamie’s full goalie development library in your pocket https://www.elitegoaliemethod.com/egm-labs/ Hosted by Simplecast, ...
Open borders Sucks; tryout nightmares | GOALIE SCIENCE Episode 116
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Is my Mask Safe?! | Ft. Elliot Siskins From Bauer Goalie | Episode 115
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
30 ways in 30 days to become a better hockey player, delivered right to your inbox: https://phillipsperformanceplaybook.beehiiv.com/subscribe Fix Your...
Goalie Training Mistakes (Don't Do These) | Episode 114
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
30 way to be a better hockey player in 30 days, delivered right to your inbox. https://phillipsperformanceplaybook.beehiiv.com/subscribe Hosted by...
Scouts HATE This; Body Language | GOALIE SCIENCE | Episode 113
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download The Best Goalie Training App in the world: https://www.elitegoaliemethod.com/egm-labs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ad...
Headshots in Practice; Ruining your Tracking | Episode 112
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sponsored by Milton Vision Optometry Visit miltonvisionoptometry.com and use the code GoalieScience for a discount on your first evaluation and traini...
Talking To Coaches | Episode 111
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download the EGM Labs App Now!: https://www.elitegoaliemethod.com/egm-labs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform...
USA Hockey Flaws?! Ft. Steve Thompson
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of GOALIE SCIENCE, Jamie interviews (questions) Steve Thompson of USA Hockey to ask about some concerns and address the state district...
Dumb things parents do. Better goalie evaluations and Ryan Kessler | GOALIE SCIENCE Episode 109
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join EGM Labs now: https://jamiephillips.graphy.com/membership#nav_bar Join the FREE Goalie Newsletter! EGMWeekly.beehiiv.com Join Team EGM. The first...
Pressure is A Privilege: Episode 108
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Visit Milton Sports Vision Clinic: https://miltonvisionoptometry.com/Download the EGM Labs App Here: https://www.elitegoaliemethod.com/egm-labs Hosted...
Are Your Eyes Holding You Back? Episode 107
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get your vision dialled in here: https://miltonvisionoptometry.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast,...
It Never Gets Easier | GOALIE SCIENCE Episode 106
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week of GOALIE SCIENCE, Jamie and Buj discuss the 4 Nations Face-Off, moving up in hockey and the myths about it getting easier.EGM Labs: http...
Social Media Goaltending. Episode 105
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EGM Labs Is Here: https://jamiephillips.graphy.com/membership#nav_bar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecas...
How to Be a Good Goalie Partner (and Parent) | Episode 104
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Goalie Science, Jamie and Derek dive into the future of the podcast and what’s in store for listeners in the coming episodes. The...
Episode 103: Developing vs Scouting goalies
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie and Derek discuss the process around goaltending development versus recruitment versus scouting, and how each overlap and differentiate.Episodes...
Episode 102: How do we scout goalies?
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie and Derek go into some of their process on goalie evaluations.Episodes are released on some Wednesdays. Subscribe so you never miss the next one...
Spring Hockey for Goalies
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our ...
Episode 100: Answering your goalie questions
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
100 episodes later, here we are. A Goalie Science QnA to wrap up 2024, and our 100th episode of the show. Thank you to everyone who listens, and the g...
Episode 99: Ask a hockey agent with Mr. Heffy
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sports! Hockey! Agents! Things of that nature. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. ...
Episode 98: Goalie Development Pathways and Dealing with Screens
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Answering questions on pathways for minor hockey goalies, and talking about the reality of dealing with screens as a goalie.Episodes are released on s...
Episode 97: Why NHL save percentage is dropping
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episodes are released on some Wednesdays. Subscribe so you never miss the next one!Ben Csiernik, MHSc (@bcsiernik)Jamie Phillips, DPT, MS, CSCS (@jami...
Episode 96: Goalie Coaches Biggest Mistakes
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie and Derek go over some of their biggest mistakes as coaches over the years!Episodes are released on some Wednesdays. Subscribe so you never miss...
Episode 95: New NCAA and CHL Rules
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More developments from the NCAA/CHL situation, and a few extra questions answered by Jamie, Derek, and Ben.Episodes are released on some Wednesdays. S...
Episode 94: So your kid wants to be a goalie
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Should you let your kid become a goalie? Derek and Jamie talk about the pros and the cons of the current state of the position.Episodes are released o...
Episode 93: Modern Goaltending Analytics with Neil Pierre-Louis
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben sits down with hockey analyst Neil Pierre-Louis to discuss modern goaltending stats and analytics. You can find Neil's work at www.pierreanalytics...
Episode 92: The NCAA, the CHL, and paying youth hockey players?
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie, Derek, and Ben expand a little more on last week's episode surrounding minor hockey in Ontario (which could be setting an interesting precedent...
Episode 91: Is the Future of Minor Hockey Broken?
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben is back, and Derek Bujan gets promoted to permanent co-host. This week is all about minor hockey, and what we like and dislike about the current s...
Episode 90: Can Small Goalies Still Play?
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie and Derek Bujan discuss the realities of being a small goalie and some common misconceptions around it.Episodes are released on some Wednesdays....
Episode 89: How Coaches can Support Goalies
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie and Derek Bujan are on the pod this week!Episodes are released whenever really. Subscribe so you never miss the next one!Ben Csiernik, MHSc (@bc...
Episode 88: Are Canadian Goalies Going Extinct?
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Jamie break down a recent commentary by TSN on the state of Canadian goaltending. You can find the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
Episode 87: What to do when you get cut
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Try out feedback, how to move on, and more!Episodes are released on Wednesdays, mostly. Subscribe so you never miss the next one!Ben Csiernik, MHSc (@...
Episode 85: Goalie Mental Performance with Bryan McLaughlin
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben sits down with Certified Mental Performance Consultant Bryan McLaughlin to talk about what real mental performance skills and strategies are for g...
Episode 84: Do Hybrid Goalies Exist - Featuring Derek Bujan and Michael Albanese
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Jamie are joined by Derek Bujan and Michael Albanese this week.Ben Csiernik, MHSc (@bcsiernik)Jamie Phillips, DPT, MS, CSCS (@jamiephillips30)...
Episode 83: Summer Training Habits
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie and Ben go over their four biggest focus points that they see goalies needing to prioritize this summer for training.Episodes are released every...
Episode 82: What are hockey advisors? Featuring Stefano Cantali aka Mr. Heffyy
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie sits down with Stefano Cantali to talk about hockey careers, content, and the roles advisors play for hockey players.Stefano Cantali (@mrheffyy)...
Episode 81: USA Goaltending Development with Steve Thompson
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We were incredibly fortunate to be joined by Steve Thompson, the manager of Goaltending development for USA hockey. The conversation talks about how U...
Episode 80: Off-season training QnA
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, a QnA with Jamie about off-season training, and how goalies can best maximize their time and energy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Episode 79: Training environment, Goalie Training Statistics
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our ...
Episode 78: 2023-2024 NHL Goaltending Recap
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episodes are released every Wednesday. Subscribe so you never miss the next one!Ben Csiernik (@bcsiernik)Jamie Phillips, SPT, MS, CSCS (@jamiephillips...
Episode 77: Breaking Down Rush Situations
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie and Ben break down some micro situations, including how to use overlaps better, tips for breakaways, and how to adjust depth on rush plays. Also...
Episode 76: Hockey coaches need to stop doing this!
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie and Ben are back together, and discuss some things coaches can improve on to better support goalies. Episodes are released every Wednesday. Subs...
Episode 75: Maximizing Practice Time
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben talks about some approaches goalies can take to get more out of their team practice.Episodes are released every Wednesday. Subscribe so you never ...
Episode 74: The NCAA and the OHL (draft)
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Jamie discuss some big changes that could be happening around the CHL and the NCAA. They also discuss the truths around what being drafted in ...
Episode 73: Training, VR, and Goalie Talk
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie recorded a solo episode this week to talk about a few of the things on his mind recently, and what he's been seeing as trends for goalies.Episod...
Episode 72: Tips, Screens, and Communication
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do we deal with traffic in front of the net, and what are our options? This week Ben and Jamie spend some time breaking down how to play different...
Episode 71: Russian Goalie Development with Roman Malkov
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie sits down with Roman Malkov to discuss the Russian goaltending development system.Episodes are released every Wednesday. Subscribe so you never ...
Episode 70: Advanced Goalie Stats
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Jamie discuss some of the advanced stats used to evaluate goalies, and why stats like save percentage and goals against average don't provide ...
Episode 69: Half Ice vs Full Ice hockey with Derek Bujan
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie and Ben sit down to discuss the differences and experiences of half ice vs full ice hockey for minor hockey goalies. Joined by Derek Bujan, goal...
Episode 68: Improving Skill Acquisition for Goalies with Dr. Rob Gray
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Ben sat down with Dr. Rob Gray from Arizona State University and the Boston Red Sox to discuss improving practice, how goalies can train an...
Episode 67: Should we ban the Michigan?
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Jamie discuss the world juniors, Michigan/lacrosse style goals, and ins and outs for 2023/2024.Episodes are released every Tuesday. Subscribe ...
Episode 66: Finnish Goalie Secrets with Janne Laine
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie speaks with Finnish goaltending coach Janne Laine about all things related to Finnish goaltending developmentEpisodes are released every Tuesday...
Episode 65: Goalie Equipment and Holiday Training
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Jamie go over what they value as a good approach to training over the holidays for goalies of all levels. They also discuss some important inf...
Episode 64: Scouting Goalies
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a little bit of talking on Joseph Woll and high ankle sprains, Jamie and Ben discuss some of the truths and realities for scouting goalies in No...
Episode 63: A Goalie "Pitch Count"? Are Goalies too Robotic? QnA Episode
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a Goalie Science Question and Answer Episode. Topics this week included:Should we incorporate a goalie "pitch count" for butterflies?Are there to...
Episode 62: RVH vs. The Shin Lock
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not the debate people wanted, but the debate people needed. This episode explores the pros and cons to both - and if the RVH is hurting goalies.Episod...
Episode 61: The Good and Bad of Goalie Drill Design
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a drill good for goalies, and what makes them bad? This week, Ben and Jamie discuss the good and bad behind goalie drills, and ways we can ...
Episode 60: Goal Settings for Goalies
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie and Ben discuss some strategies for goal setting that cover off-ice and on-ice goals, including preparation goals, skill goals, and every goalie...
Episode 59: How to Stop Impossible Shots
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do goalies stop shots that are too fast to react to? Jamie and Ben break down some science from other reactionary sports. Also, new and returning ...
Episode 58: Goalie Stats you Should Care About and NHL Edge
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Jamie discuss goalie stats that actually matter, how we can handle better basic stats tracking, and discuss NHL Edge, the NHL's new statistics...
Episode 57: How to be the Best Penalty Killer on Your Team
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Jamie break down how to be a better and smarter penalty killer. They go over common mistakes, simple adjustments, and some strategies on impro...
Episode 56: NHL Season Preview
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben covers his predicted top 3 goalies of the NHL season, some goalies to watch, and some interesting story lines to consider in the 2023-2024 NHL sea...
Episode 55: Mistakes goalies are making in games
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode covers some of the biggest (and simplest) mistakes goalies are making in games. Jamie and Ben discuss some small changes goalies c...
Episode 54: Is your practice hurting or helping?
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ben and Jamie talk about how to get more out of your team practices. They also talk about how sometimes too much ice time can be detr...
Episode 53: Puck Handling and Understanding Your Defensive Zone System
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Jamie go over what parts of puck handling matters, and what parts are overrated for goaltenders to know and understand. The discussion leads i...
Episode 52: Goalie trends that need to stop
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Jamie look back on one year of Goalie Science podcasts and think about the trends they wish would have improved over the last year. Unfortunat...
Episode 51: Rebound Control Is Overrated
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ben and Jamie breakdown the finer details and components that make up rebound control and the realities all things related to ...
Episode 50: Junior Hockey Story Time
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the hockey season slowly getting ready to start, and junior hockey camps fully underway, Ben and Jamie go over some stories from their days after...
Episode 49: Finnish vs North American Goaltending with Max Vayrynen
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our ...
Episode 48: In-Season Goalie Coaching with Derek Bujan
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jamie sat down with Derek Bujan to discuss all things goaltending, and goaltending coaching.Episodes are released every Tuesday. Subscribe...
Episode 47: Goalie Hot Takes
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ben and Jamie go back and forth sharing some of their hot takes around goaltending. Episodes are released every Tuesday. Subsc...
Episode 46: Is there a goalie injury epidemic?
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Ben and Jamie review the data and a small project Ben did around NHL goalie injuries to try and better understand if there has been a dange...
Episode 45: Blake Pietila of Michigan Tech University
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jamie speaks with Michigan Tech goaltender and Mike Richter award finalist Blake Pietila about his hockey career.Episodes are released ever...
Episode 44: Free Agency Experiences from the NHL to the ECHL
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Jamie discuss their most interesting story lines from this season's goaltending free agent class. Jamie discusses a little bit of the behind t...
Episode 43: NHL Draft Review
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie and Ben go over some of the results from the 2023 NHL draft and discuss some of the shifting trends that are happening in goaltending. Jamie exp...
Episode 42: Navigating Women's Hockey with Elaine Chuli
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Jamie are joined by Toronto Six goaltender, and PHF champion Elaine Chuli to talk about her experiences through minor hockey, college, and pro...
Episode 41: Mental Health with Olivia Huffman
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is a serious discussion around the complete spectrum of mental performance and mental health. Some serious topics are discussed th...
Episode 40: Resources for Goalies
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie and Ben dive into some old resources they used growing up, some new ones they recommend now, and a little book club on some important and intere...
Episode 39: Communication and Story Time
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ben and Jamie talk about the importance of communication with goaltenders. Whether it's communication from coaches, parents, o...
Episode 38: What to do if you don't have ice in the summer
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Jamie breakdown some of Ben's research that he presented at the 2023 NASPSPA conference before they dive into the topic of how you can keep on...
Episode 37: Changes in Goalie Coaching with Derek Bujan
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Jamie are joined this week by their former goalie coach, Derek Bujan from Bujan Goaltending (@Bujan_Goaltending). They discuss the changes Der...