Goalie Training Facility

The International Ice Centre has the only goalie training facility in the western suburbs. The training facility is made up of four full-sized hockey nets and crease areas with automated puck shooting machines.

Our training equipment is state-of-the-art. It can be set to help even the youngest net-minder. Or, it can be 'cranked-up' to hone the skills of the hottest pro prospect.

Our Boni training machine is perfect for helping young goal keepers. Coaches may use it to help keepers work on the weaker part of their goalies’ game. Or, goalies can come in on their own and he or she just needs more work ‘between the pipes.’ Exact puck speed can be chosen to offer more game-like conditions. And to keep you on your toes, puck placement may also be specified to help keepers work on the ‘hole’ that’s negatively affecting their game.

Varying shot speed, placement and interval will give you or your developing keeper an NHL-level workout.

Video Recording

International Ice Centre’s Goalie Training Facility gives you the opportunity to work on your game or under the supervision of our Goalie Instructor, Michael Gedzun and video tape your session. We’ll provide you with a Video to analyze at home or to review with your coach.

Many goalies have found this method of self-analysis incredibly helpful. Seeing yourself under fire will help you to better understand your tendencies and to correct some of the flaws that are driving-up your goals against average.

Coaching

Nothing takes the place of personal coaching. Having a knowledgeable, professional evaluate your game, giving you advice and corrective measures is the fastest path to your next shutout.

International Ice Centre can set up cost-effective training blocks for visiting coaches. Hockey clubs, high schools, colleges or goal tender coaches can obtain discounted rates by reserving training blocks of 2-hours or more – back-to-back or concurrently.

Goalie Coaching - Michael Gedzun

Over 20 years of coaching and playing experience!
Michael grew up playing first with the Homewood-Flossmor Cardinals, then with the Deerfield Falcons, and the Chicago Hawks winning a state title at the PeeWee level.

Mike spent 3 years on the varsity team at Mt. Carmel High School, winning three Kennedy Cups, 2 state titles, capturing top goaltender of the Catholic League and an all-state nomination. Michael then proceeded to play junior A in the NAHL for the Chicago Young Americans. Then, he ventured out to Fresno and San Diego California to play where his career was abruptly ended by injury.

This season will be Michael’s fourth with the Huskies. In addition to being the IIC goalie training director, he will also begin his third year as the Bantam Major Central States Head Coach.

Beginner Goaltending

This program focuses on such basics skills as Proper Stance, Angles, Skating and Handle/Eye Coordination. It is for “House” level goalies or those with less than 3 years of experience playing in the position.

Classes are 45 minutes in length.

Competitive Goaltending Squirt-Midget

This program focuses more on some of the technical aspects of the position such as the Butterfly, Rebound Control, and Lateral movements. Goalies with 3+ years of experience will benefit from this program. (AAA goalies will not be accepted in this program.)

Classes can be booked in 45- or 60-minutes sessions.

Cost

Advanced Goaltending

Squirt-Midget, Collegiate, Junior

This program will provide meticulous focus on all of the technical aspects of the position. It is for goalies participating in CSDHL/AAA through Collegiate level that want to take their game to the next level.

Cost

Shooting Range Rental
Rent the Range for a team event. Run your own program, skills competition or just have fun. Available for only $100 in 30- or 60-minute sessions.