I played pro (lowest tier possible, $300/week, travel by bus, strip joints, $ for room & board) and beer league has an advantage. You’re just playing for fun, with your friends and then having a beer. Any tier of pro hockey there’s the pressure and instability of coach getting fired and new guy bringing in his own guys which means likely you’re getting cut. If you’re in the ECHL, you might get called up to the A for a few games and when u ask what you need to do to stay there, even if you posted shutouts (if u even got on the ice), you’ll hear, it’s like winning the lottery, and it is true. Don’t even worry about the show, I’m talking sticking around the AHL is a near impossibility even if you outplay the guys there because there’s other factors, contracts; investment in draft picks…so you can even maybe make it then get cut the next year to make room for a prospect.
Does this league have beers, before, during, and after each game? That's the league Blashill really needs to be in, he sees Red Wing game so differently then anyone else.
West Australian hockey freak here, that was the funniest TH-cam vid I've seen in ages. Love your work, good on you for teaching him what's cooler. That was very generous of you. 👍
This was so much fun to watch. I think Kaz is leaving the training session a better goalie. KVG is bang on though....two pad stackers looks way cooler. lol
The skill level different in hockey is insane. It's sooo difficult to be in the AHL/NHL. Insanely skilled sport. I bet the Beer League goalie is in a decent league too.
Not really you could put another 40 teams in the nhl with boys from Canada that never had the opportunity to be scouted. The amount of politics in the minor hockey and AAA is unreal.
This is sports/competitive events in general. Look at the NFL, where kids in the NCAA can run train, but as soon as they're in the NFL, they're just trying to keep their head above water. Same with the MLB and the minors, the NBA, any professional soccer league... The jump from semi-pro to pro is really quite insane.
Stopped playing after High School. Got lucky to win a state championship my senior year. Honestly, this content has been making me really consider buying some gear and playing in the local Beer and Pretzel League. Keep it up.
I was at a beer league tournament this weekend and one of the goalies was the back up emergency goalie for the krakens and he was insanely good one time he went full splits and slid across the crease and caught the puck in his glove it was insane
I’m from Tennessee and have always wanted to be a goalie. My parents never had the money for me to try hockey but my brother who passed away played. He’s the reason I watch so much hockey and want to try it out. I always remember when I was very little going to a game or two of his and loved it ever since. Love this vids btw man keep it up.
@@bcoldgoalie that funny Turned 21 a couple months ago. When I get a good job think I’m gonna try it. Thanks man always like people that encourage other people to follow there dreams.
Played a little deck hockey in gym and street as a kid, count it on one hand(semi-jock in sports). Moved to Florida from Pennsylvania ( near Philly) at 18. Many years later friends who were Solar Bears fans got me hooked😁 in hockey. They were teaching me to be a forward but choose goalie because I can't skate well .I was mistaken for Alan Bester( Solar Bears G) at a fair😁I didn't start league hockey (roller) until 27. Two years later went to ice and never looked back. 12 years of playing and about 4-5 championship wins mostly C league. B league( new team) we went undefeated ( tie).I was the weakest link( great players in front of me) but maybe hockey was my hidden talent with no training but fast reflexes? I was identified as playing like Dominik Hasek( I had more flop😁) but I'm only 5'7". Hockey is the greatest ( watch) sport I have ever played(decent at football) and you should go for it😉👍
join some facebook groups man, you'd be surprised the amount of used stuff people will gladly give you. Especially if you're new man. I will say being in tennessee doesn't help too much though depending on where you are.
Get skates first and go public skating first. Once you have your legs under you, reach out to your local adult league and see if anyone could spot you some equipment short-term to see if you enjoy the game.
Yeah, everyone goes nuts for a good pad stack, I've used then just because the attackers won't expect it, throws them off their game a little when used properly
It's a desperation move that takes usually puts you out of position for at least a few seconds of the play. Also not seeing how it "throws them off" any more than squaring up to the shooter as best you can to make the save in the first place. Don't get me wrong, I've used it, and them immediately realized how lucky I got if I made the save.
Sick set up! I’m also full right, and it’s hard to find quality used equipment. Any suggestions? I’m also rocking 32”, so there’s that too… Keep stacking those pads - it’s a lost art!
Fun video... played in that rink for Armed Forces Tourney this past Memorial Day weekend. That rink has real nice ice. It was a blast being there. Family Sports is still where it's at in Colorado though.... go Avs. 😉
Hey I know im late sending a message after this long but I payed a tournament last year at the ford center. I also play 14U A1 for Ice Hawks Southern Il.
Played one year of bottom division adult hockey goalie and was terrible. The highlight of my time in net was just saying "Oh what the fuck" one time and coming across the crease in a classic 2 pad stack, Hasek style desperation when a pass went to a guy point blank in the slot. Came up with the save and heard a gasp from the benches on both sides. Best decision I ever made. At the end of the season I promptly sold all of my equipment because I'm not cut out to be a goaltender but I will always have that come across 2 pad stack save moment to take to the grave. Hahaha!
If you 2 pad stack into the post properly it knocks the net off and you get the whistle. Way less risky than having to cover the puck or making unnecessary rebound saves
1:56 i disagree, there was another video on the two pad stack saying how if done properly it can be really confusing for the player and give you a higher chance of making the save. with your body flying everywhere, it makes it harder for the player to guess that you were gonna do it
Kane Van Gate, I've noticed that there aren't many training and/or demo videos with full right goalies in them. I'm an ice and ball hockey goalie who has recently switched to full right, and I'd love to master the VH and RVH. Are there any good resources that show a full right goalie doing those post integration techniques. If not, I'd love to see you make one. Thanks!
I looked there, but all the goalies in the pics are regular. If there were videos by Mike McKenna, Pavel Francouz, Tomaš Vokoun, or another full right goalie, I would gladly watch those. It was cool to see you doing an RVH with the blocker on the left post. Maybe you and Trav4oilers can do a collaborative video on this topic? For me, the most difficult part with the RVH is getting into the position. For the VH, I can either butterfly slide into the post and pick up the leg that is against the post or drop down from a standing position (that is what I usually do). How do you go from a regular position into the RVH?
Not to knock on KVG, but the skill level difference between beer league and AHL goalie is pretty large. And yet there's another skill level difference between AHL and NHL starter...and then elite NHL goalie. Takes so much skill to get into the pros, damn
Thanks for taking me under your wing KVG!
Any time! btw, I'm loving the Life In The SHL vids
Millon kaskisuo uudestaa änäriin?
Ja onko shl:ssä hyvä palkka?
Always enjoy all of Kasmirs' other videos, and this was very entertaining. See you soon in Nashville.
Beer league guy is still better than mikko koskinen
"I mean... that doesn't look as cool." My future motto for Beer League.
prioritizing cool moments over the score really captures the spirit of beer leagues
I played pro (lowest tier possible, $300/week, travel by bus, strip joints, $ for room & board) and beer league has an advantage. You’re just playing for fun, with your friends and then having a beer. Any tier of pro hockey there’s the pressure and instability of coach getting fired and new guy bringing in his own guys which means likely you’re getting cut. If you’re in the ECHL, you might get called up to the A for a few games and when u ask what you need to do to stay there, even if you posted shutouts (if u even got on the ice), you’ll hear, it’s like winning the lottery, and it is true. Don’t even worry about the show, I’m talking sticking around the AHL is a near impossibility even if you outplay the guys there because there’s other factors, contracts; investment in draft picks…so you can even maybe make it then get cut the next year to make room for a prospect.
Beer league goalies. The unsung heros of Canadian Sundays.
not just Canadian, without the goalies we have no game. or not a game that is as fun.
That goalie sniping top cheese with a goalie stick is pretty impressive
They use those sticks all the time I'm sure with practice we could do the same 🙌🙌
@@mtmcommunity once you kinda get used to it you can send pucks
Its not that hard
@@improbablecontinenti mean if u play hockey consistantly for 12 years than it really isnt that hard to shoot a puck top cheese with a goalie stick
It’s actually pretty easy I’m a goalie and I’m only 13 and I can do it
“You shot it too quick”
You should tell that to all the guy that scored on you
Does this league have beers, before, during, and after each game?
That's the league Blashill really needs to be in, he sees Red Wing game so differently then anyone else.
I tried that in a game and I got made fun of for saying you shot it to quick when I "attempted” that move
Yeah. That's, uh, kind of the joke, bud.
@@Montrovantis Yeah. That's, uh, why I said what I said, bud.
@@freakinxbox lol. Okay. ?
“I’m not trying to tell you how to do your job…” lmao. Very entertaining.
West Australian hockey freak here, that was the funniest TH-cam vid I've seen in ages. Love your work, good on you for teaching him what's cooler. That was very generous of you. 👍
You're a rare breed. PIA and Cockburn are mainly figure skaters.
victoria ice hockey lover
Get gud bruh
Great video.
I watch his channel all the time. And he is nice enough to reply to comments.
Really a cool guy. Glad you made this with him
Thanks 👍
This was so much fun to watch. I think Kaz is leaving the training session a better goalie. KVG is bang on though....two pad stackers looks way cooler. lol
The skill level different in hockey is insane. It's sooo difficult to be in the AHL/NHL. Insanely skilled sport. I bet the Beer League goalie is in a decent league too.
Man,its time to fight,fuck or hit the fence.
Dope video Evan
Not really you could put another 40 teams in the nhl with boys from Canada that never had the opportunity to be scouted. The amount of politics in the minor hockey and AAA is unreal.
This is sports/competitive events in general. Look at the NFL, where kids in the NCAA can run train, but as soon as they're in the NFL, they're just trying to keep their head above water. Same with the MLB and the minors, the NBA, any professional soccer league... The jump from semi-pro to pro is really quite insane.
@@rickwilson5611 A MEN
Stopped playing after High School. Got lucky to win a state championship my senior year. Honestly, this content has been making me really consider buying some gear and playing in the local Beer and Pretzel League. Keep it up.
I was at a beer league tournament this weekend and one of the goalies was the back up emergency goalie for the krakens and he was insanely good one time he went full splits and slid across the crease and caught the puck in his glove it was insane
I’m from Tennessee and have always wanted to be a goalie. My parents never had the money for me to try hockey but my brother who passed away played. He’s the reason I watch so much hockey and want to try it out. I always remember when I was very little going to a game or two of his and loved it ever since. Love this vids btw man keep it up.
Go for it! I'm Canadian,but didn't start playing goal until age 21. Playing 40 years later still. There's no time like now.
@@bcoldgoalie that funny Turned 21 a couple months ago. When I get a good job think I’m gonna try it. Thanks man always like people that encourage other people to follow there dreams.
Played a little deck hockey in gym and street as a kid, count it on one hand(semi-jock in sports). Moved to Florida from Pennsylvania ( near Philly) at 18. Many years later friends who were Solar Bears fans got me hooked😁 in hockey. They were teaching me to be a forward but choose goalie because I can't skate well .I was mistaken for Alan Bester( Solar Bears G) at a fair😁I didn't start league hockey (roller) until 27. Two years later went to ice and never looked back. 12 years of playing and about 4-5 championship wins mostly C league. B league( new team) we went undefeated ( tie).I was the weakest link( great players in front of me) but maybe hockey was my hidden talent with no training but fast reflexes? I was identified as playing like Dominik Hasek( I had more flop😁) but I'm only 5'7". Hockey is the greatest ( watch) sport I have ever played(decent at football) and you should go for it😉👍
join some facebook groups man, you'd be surprised the amount of used stuff people will gladly give you. Especially if you're new man. I will say being in tennessee doesn't help too much though depending on where you are.
Get skates first and go public skating first. Once you have your legs under you, reach out to your local adult league and see if anyone could spot you some equipment short-term to see if you enjoy the game.
Love to see KVG out here doing charity work for these young players! Must be a humbling and rewarding experience bud
Coaching college hockey again, My league started back up, and NHL doing a full season. Good times
This was 1 of my favorite TH-cam videos because it has 2 of my favorite goalie channel Goalies thanks for making the video KVG!!
Dude i was literally there 2 weeks ago this is my home rink never would have thought you would come here love u man
Nashville loves kaskisuo !!
This was a good vid, it left me wanting more at the end. "It just doesn't look as cool" 🤣
Great video of a couplke guys having fun. Love it. MORE!!!
Yeah, everyone goes nuts for a good pad stack, I've used then just because the attackers won't expect it, throws them off their game a little when used properly
It's a desperation move that takes usually puts you out of position for at least a few seconds of the play. Also not seeing how it "throws them off" any more than squaring up to the shooter as best you can to make the save in the first place. Don't get me wrong, I've used it, and them immediately realized how lucky I got if I made the save.
My season started last week... it was amazing being back on the ice.
I didn't know goalies could be that accurate with a goalie stick.. Wow
“Once I save it you’ll know what I’m talking about”
*8 Hours Later*
You know you’re in trouble when he’s sniping with the big boy stick. Nice video
Loved it! I'll be back for more
My two favorite TH-cam Goalie
Sick set up! I’m also full right, and it’s hard to find quality used equipment. Any suggestions? I’m also rocking 32”, so there’s that too…
Keep stacking those pads - it’s a lost art!
you are the best goalie ever! Keep up the hard work!
You play at ford ice center I love that rink the new Antioch rink is nice too I have so many memories in this rink that’s so sick
Difference between the 2: Beer leaguer gets drunk before the game, pro gets drunk after the game.
Saw this guy in the days with Barber and never knew he had a channel, glad it got recommended.
I freaking love hockey. Thanks for the vid man.
Fun video! I loved being a beer league goalie before my back had other plans for me lol. Gotta do a paddle dive video!
Fun video... played in that rink for Armed Forces Tourney this past Memorial Day weekend. That rink has real nice ice. It was a blast being there. Family Sports is still where it's at in Colorado though.... go Avs. 😉
It's all about speed and handling! Nice video!
Wicked video thanks for sharing!
I was bottom rung on top level beer league and a college player joined pickup. Only then did I realize I was an absolute pylon. Worlds apart.
Show this vid to Trav, so he knows what a REAL pro vs joe video looks like.
Too funny. Great video!
1:50 mark.... looking cool is 90% of the battle
-elite beer league goalie
The little deek he did was funny af....
This is gold content
Love this beer league rules 🍺🍻
Hey I know im late sending a message after this long but I payed a tournament last year at the ford center. I also play 14U A1 for Ice Hawks Southern Il.
Haha I made that stacking glove save in an IHL practice one time when I got to sub in at our rink. It was well worth it :D I’m a full right as well.
I mean I'm still a fan of the two pad stack option... But I'm also not a pro soooo...
If you ever get called in as an EBUG then I want to see a two pad stack (even if it's just warmups)
Played one year of bottom division adult hockey goalie and was terrible. The highlight of my time in net was just saying "Oh what the fuck" one time and coming across the crease in a classic 2 pad stack, Hasek style desperation when a pass went to a guy point blank in the slot. Came up with the save and heard a gasp from the benches on both sides. Best decision I ever made. At the end of the season I promptly sold all of my equipment because I'm not cut out to be a goaltender but I will always have that come across 2 pad stack save moment to take to the grave. Hahaha!
Bruh ive played 12u aa games at that arena
I want to be a goalie, but my dad doesn’t want me to, but you are my favorite goalie!
the argument of "this looks cooler" is fantastic hahaha
If you 2 pad stack into the post properly it knocks the net off and you get the whistle. Way less risky than having to cover the puck or making unnecessary rebound saves
Stacking the pad sliding across the crease is how we learned n the early 70’s.
Let's do a drill I'm good at -- needs to be on a BHL t-shirt/apparel haha
Not a bad idea!!
Two-pad stack only works in a game. If he saw that he would be a convert. Rollie Pollie Super Goalie!!!
Kas missed a golden opportunity for a 'Windmill Wednesday' moment! lol
No way, I'm a double-stacker too. But it has to be timed just right. The team and the crowd love it! They go nuts.
Ready for a trip to STL. you in??
It's a short drive!
@@KaneVanGate38 let’s plan it buddy
2 pad stack is definitely the best save…period.
Love this, made me smile chickletts for sure :)
Way to keep the pad stack alive (maybe just in spirit)! 👍
"it doesn't look as cool"
Sounds like Johnny in Cobra Kai
7th generation Floridian! From south Florida. Let s GO ⚡🔩.
Best sport EVER!!!
I have to admit, I do that stacked pad thing a lot too...
1:56 i disagree, there was another video on the two pad stack saying how if done properly it can be really confusing for the player and give you a higher chance of making the save. with your body flying everywhere, it makes it harder for the player to guess that you were gonna do it
Kane Van Gate, I've noticed that there aren't many training and/or demo videos with full right goalies in them. I'm an ice and ball hockey goalie who has recently switched to full right, and I'd love to master the VH and RVH. Are there any good resources that show a full right goalie doing those post integration techniques. If not, I'd love to see you make one. Thanks!
I’m pretty sure @InGoalMedia had something like that? ingoalmag.com/magazine/ but I like the idea!
I looked there, but all the goalies in the pics are regular. If there were videos by Mike McKenna, Pavel Francouz, Tomaš Vokoun, or another full right goalie, I would gladly watch those. It was cool to see you doing an RVH with the blocker on the left post. Maybe you and Trav4oilers can do a collaborative video on this topic?
For me, the most difficult part with the RVH is getting into the position. For the VH, I can either butterfly slide into the post and pick up the leg that is against the post or drop down from a standing position (that is what I usually do). How do you go from a regular position into the RVH?
Good trick you should keep on doing it
I like your goalie pads you are my favorite TH-camr
Hasek made flopping around look so easy, didn't he?
"I see you guys do this... but it doesn't look as cool" BBBBAAAAAAHHHHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
I played there once in travel hockey when I was like 14. So 10 years ago. Came from Fort Wayne for it
Epic thank you
I LOVE the Nashville Predators so much there my favorite team in the NHL
Rep the NR. Way to go KVG. BHL champs!!!!!
Hockey People are the Best!
Is that Ford ice center? If it is I recently won a cam world invite
That’s where I play! Woo!
Hey…I played er, got blown jump in net there earlier this year 😂 love that facility.
I play at ford ice center
i thought we were doing 1 timers? Both shooters are on their strong side
Comedic gold
I love pad stacking it
This guy is hysterical
you know what’s cool fluery diving glove save against toronto
That was funny! thanks
Not to knock on KVG, but the skill level difference between beer league and AHL goalie is pretty large. And yet there's another skill level difference between AHL and NHL starter...and then elite NHL goalie. Takes so much skill to get into the pros, damn
I think its so funny that hes in denial that the puck was in his net 3:00
Which Ford Ice Center?
hes with the our leafs!! cool!!
Beer league cab out drink the pros bois
This is my local rink
that was awesome
A good goaltender great a few change game.
Another righty here. Don't completely forget the pad stack. It'll come handy once or twice per season :D
Maybe if you were Carey Price that would work🤠👍🇨🇦
omg an other full right goaler! wooh!
Tää oli hauska!!
Bro was winded after edging to the blue line XD
Hahha! You sound like my Bantam level goalies. Wanting to do it another way to make it look cool.
@kane van gate now watch Charlie Lindgren’s save against Carolina on 12/20/24 😅