 Welcome to The Goalie Pad, a private and semi-private goaltender training facility located
in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Goalie Pad facility offers a unique, personalized approach to goaltender training by having students work one on
one with a qualified instructor in a controlled, structured setting.
For the past eighteen years, former NHL goaltender Rick St. Croix has offered internationally renowned public goaltending schools
through the Rick St. Croix School of Goaltending and felt that the introduction of private
lessons was a natural evolution in the science of goaltender training.
"We are abosultely thrilled with the results so far" says Rick. "Since opening in August, 2006, the Goalie Pad has been the
center of many hundreds of hours of instruction with excellent response from our students and their parents".
In fact, Rick, who currently coaches the goalies of the AHL Manitoba Moose uses the facility when working with the
goaltending tandem of Wade Flaherty and Drew McIntyre.
Feedback has been so positive and widespread, that The Goalie Pad is used for training and development of all Fort Garry North Hockey Association goaltenders.
The Goalie Pad facility consists of a sheet of ice (14x28 feet), real nets, and puck shooting machines. Future expansion plans include an enlarged stretching area and an equipment demo program courtesy of Play It Again Sports.
Here is what our students (and parents) are saying about the Goalie Pad.
"This has been the best hockey experience we have had
in 5 years of organized hockey. I can't believe the exceptional progress my son has made, and more importantly how much my son enjoys
attending your goalie school. I mean this is practice and he is excited to go! Your staff with their background is excellent and in
touch with the players and the position. I would recommend the school to any aspiring goalie.
Rick, we can't thank you enough for the skill and confidence you have instilled in our son, and for helping him love the game!" - J. Ramtino, Wpg
"Ty had a private session with Dale Baydock and Casey Guenther. I want to pass along Ty’s and my thanks to Dale and Casey for their work with Ty.
At the start of the session they identified areas that required extra work and by the time the session was over Ty had improved
tenfold over from where he had started. This was Ty’s fourth private session. Ty very much enjoys these sessions and they have proven
invaluable in the improvement of his goaltending skills. We will be continuing with these sessions! Thanks" - B. Edmonds, Wpg
"Our sessions at the GoaliePad were simply superb - they allowed our two 'tenders to work on their technique in a small group setting that combined a great workout with an intense learning experience." - Jonathan Scarth/Bill Ladyman, Wpg.
"Hi Rick,Just wanted to say Thank you for your time you spent with Eric Lovering from Kenora in January of 2007.
He had 3 lessons very close together. We have noticed a big improvement in his skills since those lessons and Eric had
lots of fun learning. We also were impressed with the young instructor who helped Eric with his second lesson but we
can't remember his name. Once again Thanks so much for all your help and teaching! Eric will definetly be back! - Vicki Barnes, Kenora
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