Goalies
Our Goaltending Development Partner:
MEGA Goaltending is a premier goalie training program, led by expert coaches who know the position inside and out. MEGA provides position-specific development and proven pathways designed to build skill, confidence, and consistency delivering real results and helping goalies reach their goals.
MEGA Goaltending alumni include:
- 155 Division I and Division III athletes (80 boys, 75 girls)
- 36 Pro athletes (30 boys, 6 girls)
- 3 Olympians
You can view their website here:
MEGA Goaltending Skills dates
Squirt/10U Goalies
At the Squirt or 10U age level, players that wish to play goalie are highly encouraged to also continue to skate out for hockey development. Goalies in this age group will very likely have 2 or more goalies on one team, which will limit playing time in games. At this age level it is extremely beneficial for players to continue to develop the skills that come with being a skater.
Because of this, CIHA offers players the opportunity to play 50/50 goalie/skater at the SQ/10U ages and still benefit from the half price goalie discount. In order to qualify for the discount, your goalie must play that position in 50% of the games and practices during the season.
*Goalies that register as 50/50 will need to tryout in both positions. Only one tryout fee applies. Specific tryout information will be emailed out in a packet as we get closer to those dates.*
"Many times, goalies put on the pads too early in their skating development. I often recommend that parents have their youngsters skate out as well as play goal, in order to develop the skating skills that every hockey player needs. Goalies need to be athletic in order to move around the net and be effective at gaining position, reading the play, and stopping the puck. So, at this stage of development, emphasis needs to be placed on helping your son or daughter become a better overall athlete."
- Kevin Reiter, USA Hockey NTDP Goaltending Coach
Additional goaltending resources
- CoachNow connected coaching app
- USAH Goaltending Module
- USAH Mobile Coach-drills and practice plans specific to goaltending
- USAH goaltending: https://www.usahockeygoaltending.com/
- MN hockey :
https://www.minnesotahockey.org/page/show/2478897-minnesota-hockey-goalie-development
- Ice Hockey Systems https://www.icehockeysystems.com/goalie-development
10,000 SHOT/SAVE CHALLENGE
Due Dec 1, 2026
Cambridge Isanti Hockey Association is encouraging all players to participate in the 10,000 CLUB CHALLENGE. 10,000 Shots (for skaters) or Saves/Shots (for goalies), with the goal to encourage our hockey players to develop great shooting and save skills as well as recognize the commitment it takes in the sport of hockey.
The 10,000 CLUB CHALLENGE:
WHO: All CIHA skaters and goalies are invited to participate in the 10,000 off ice club challenge.
WHAT: 10,000 shots (2500 of each: wrist, snap, backhand, slap/one timers) for skaters & 10,000 saves/shots (2500 of each: ball on wall with glove/ball on wall with blocker, and forehand/backhand shots) for goalies - turn in your completed log by December 1st.
WHERE: OFF ICE at home on your own time
WHEN: Due December 1, 2026, to any CIHA Board member
Read more about 10,000 Challenge from MN Hockey: https://www.minnesotahockey.org/news_article/show/1270245