I began my hockey career with roller hockey and than went to ice. I haven't been on roller skates in four years. I'm a goalie. I have a bunch of new ice hockey girl friends, and a few of them play roller hockey. They are going to the Jr. Olympics the end of July. They need me to be their goalie! Eek! I've agreed because I will not let my girls down. However, ice and roller are two different things. I've been playing open roller hockey once a week for about a month, it's hard. I've got a lot of questions:
Is it easier to work with the smaller wheels?
Should I consider goalie inline skates?
What should I wear under my leg pads?
How can train for this?
What techniques do I need to worry about?
What's the biggest difference between ice and roller?
I've got ice gear, is that a down fall for me?
If there are any roller hockey goalies here, I would love any tips!!
Thank you!
Roller hockey?
As someone who has played competitive roller hockey before, I can answer your questions.
Your best bet is with goalie skates and smaller wheels.
Wear roller hockey pants under your leg pads, making sure the pantlegs have some slack in them for movement.
Ice gear is fine if you are playing on SportCourt.
Your footwork is different. When you move laterally, you have to point the lead skate where you are going. Recovery is easier due to the increased grip of the floor. Also, the biggest thing you probably have noticed is that if you try to slide, it doesn't work as well. It's ok, you learn how to adapt, mostly by staying on your skates longer.
Also, don't be dismayed by the high scores. Roller hockey is a lot more open than ice hockey, and higher scoring. Also, don't forget it will be 4-a-side, not 5-a-side like in ice, and 2-on-1's are not your friend.
Also, contrary to popular belief, high level roller hockey is played with a plastic puck, NOT a ball.
Reply:I agree with Kaotik, I've been playing competitive roller hockey as well since 1997.
If you're playing in a tournament, you're probably going to play "No Offsides", so be careful of those cherry pickers. Report It
Reply:smalller wheels help so much because it's alot easier to move around , since you don't have to lift your feet as much. if i were you i would get goalie skates, like i just said it's alot easier on inline goalie skates. under your leg pads, alot of people wear shin pads. if you want to train, just get out there and play roller hockey as much as you can. get as many shots on you from other people as you can and this help you improve very fast. you need to know how to do the butterfly position, also you really should know how to use your blocker and your glove. biggest difference is rougher material, and ice is more slippery, so it's easier to slide across the crease. Well, ice gear is a little heavier, so you might get hotter, and it'll be harder to move around. GOOD LUCK!!!
Reply:Well if you haven't been playing with roller blades be a little closer to the net so you don't get out of position. A good skate for goalies are Reebok 5ks. I posted the product in my sources. Also, for pads use low end ice or high end roller pads. Biggest difference is that the surface will always have the same texture so the bounces from the ball will be nearly the same so it takes the guess work out of positioning. For training do "situations", basically 5 vs. 5's, 5vs.3's, 2vs.2's, and shootouts. Worry about reflexes because the ball is quicker than a puck. Also work on your glove and blocker skills.
Reply:1.no
2.yes
3.i think sweat pants
4.just do what u do for ice. i am a goalie to
5.calm down just do evrey thing that u do for ice hockey. my moms freinds cousin in related to henrik lundqivst its ok.
Reply:1) Yes, use smaller, soft wheels as long as you think you they can handle your size. Rink Rat makes great goalie wheels, go with them.
2.) Use goalie inline skates, or ice hockey boots. You can put a chassis and wheels on the boots and they'll work just as good and probably save you some money.
3.) Some goalies wear roller pants, some wear shorts, some wear nothing. All depends on what you're comfortable in.
4.) Get in a roller league around you if you can, play as much as possible against good players.
5.) Make sure you have good communication with your defense, backdoor goals are huge and are preventable if you work with your d. Come out and play your angles, and don't be afraid to poke check or play the puck.
6.) Sliding, no doubt. If you're a butterfly goalie you'll have trouble moving around. The floor they use at the JO's is pretty good but nothing like ice; Stay up when you can.
7.) No, you'll be playing on sport court and you should be fine. Don't listen to the people that say it'll get ruined, it won't.
Kevin Smith
Rollerplex Panthers Hockey
Reply:Hi!----
I've never played goalie, but I've been around the game (%26amp; goalies) a long time.
1. Logic tells me that smaller wheels would be
easier to work with.
2. Yes, I would consider in-line goalie skates.
3. Wear something VERY light underneath your
pads.
4. Practice, practice, practice.
5. Try to remain square to the shooter.
Be aggressive----- challenge shooters. Just
like ice.
6. You won't be able to slide nearly as much
playing roller hockey as you can on ice.
7. No downfall that I can see----- just make sure
you remain cool, and stay hydrated.
Also, if you play on asphalt or another
unforgiving surface, you may want to buy some
leg pads specifically designed for roller
hockey. Otherwise, the asphalt may chew up
your leg pads.
8. Hope this helps----- I wish you the best.
E-mail me, if you wish, and let me know how
you did.
Reply:Your biggest challenge will be lateral movement, both on your skates as well as sliding across on your pads.
I would definitely consider smaller, harder wheels to help your agility and sliding. I'm not sure what can be done about your pads 'sticking' instead of sliding like they would on ice.
This will be your greatest challenge and should be the main focus of your roller-specific training. Your post to post movement needs to be adjusted to account for more friction (skates and pads). The exercises will be the same as ice, but the execution will have to be modified
You might want to consider lighter, cheaper pads because 1) you don't want to dog your ice pads and 2) you don't need heavy protection for a roller puck. Your mobility will also benefit from a lighter set up. You might also consider a lighter chest protector for the same reasons, but you should be fine with your ice glove/blocker set.
Wear something light, breathable and moisture wicking under your pads. Nike dri-fit running tights or any similar product from under armour, adidas etc. should do you just fine.
Good luck and have fun.
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