The Goalie Guild

The Goalie Guild A 501-c3 nonprofit foundation dedicated to supporting the goaltending community. It was transformed into a 501-c3 foundation in March of 2015.

The Goalie Guild, which is made in the image and likeness of a medieval guild, is dedicated to educating and supporting the goalie community by offering unique scholarships and pro goalie consulting services. We also publish enriching, insightful content that helps goaltenders learn more about the technical, mental, and philosophical aspects of goaltending. The Goalie Guild was originally founded by Justin Goldman in January of 2009.

We’re exactly one week away from a complete goalie takeover at the historic Stephen C. West Arena in Breckenridge, Color...
06/03/2026

We’re exactly one week away from a complete goalie takeover at the historic Stephen C. West Arena in Breckenridge, Colorado! 🌄

Sitting at an elevation of 9,800 feet, this rink is one of the best spots for altitude training and has been an unreal home for our professional coaching development event since 2018.

2026 Global Goaltending Retreat
// June 10-14 //

Stay tuned for more updates from Breck! 🤘🏼🙏🏼

We have an update to share on another provider, and it’s a big one for us!For those of you who may not know, program c...
04/24/2026

We have an update to share on another provider, and it’s a big one for us!

For those of you who may not know, program co-lead Dr. Chase Hollander has been a major advocate of our program since it started in 2018. He is a clinically trained sport and performance psychologist based here in Denver and a former NCAA hockey goaltender.

We just want to congratulate Chase, as he recently completed his Master’s in Sport & Performance Psychology and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Denver! These are amazing accomplishments and we couldn’t be more proud of him!!

Chase’s pursuits in professional psychology and a background as a competitive hockey goalie have helped him learn to foster a compassionate and collaborative environment where personal growth can take place while goals and values are the focus of each session.

Chase’s professional career also includes working as a mental performance consultant for teams, coaches, and athletes from youth adaptive sports programs to Division I college athletics, as well as extensive training as a therapist for groups and individuals in a variety of clinical settings.

Chase is currently accepting new referrals immediately through Elevate Performance Partners to work with athletes, coaches, teams, and individuals looking for support in performance, mental health, or both.

If you or another goalie in the community could benefit from Chase’s work, feel free to reach out or learn more here:

LINK: https://www.elevateperformancepartners.com

A reminder that offers goalies free resources and financial aid in order to help take that first step. Chase is a key part of our program and just one of many licensed professionals with a goaltending background that can be reached at any time.

LINK: https://liftthemask.com

We are so excited to announce another new provider has been added to our family!Known as , Marianne is a licensed prof...
04/21/2026

We are so excited to announce another new provider has been added to our family!

Known as , Marianne is a licensed professional counselor and licensed chemical dependency counselor based in Texas. She is also well-known for sharing her beer league journey on TikTok, which makes her a wonderful asset for newer goalies and parents alike.

“As a therapist, I stand with goalies in breaking the silence around mental health, because strength isn’t just making the save, it’s asking for support. I’m very excited to be joining Lift The Mask, so I can do my part in making sure no goalie has to struggle alone.“

Marianne is another one of those rare humans who not only play the position, but also has current professional licenses, so we are beyond excited to have her in the community.

Our website has been updated to include her contact info, and be sure to give her a follow on here and TikTok!

Lift The Mask is committed to eliminating any financial or social barriers associated with getting help. If you need financial aid or any type of guidance in taking that first step, just send a DM or submit a form at the bottom of the website.

LINK: https://www.liftthemask.com

The NHL’s position “officially” ended last night, so I just wanted to share a few thoughts ❤️.First of all, being an E...
04/18/2026

The NHL’s position “officially” ended last night, so I just wanted to share a few thoughts ❤️.

First of all, being an EBUG for the for five seasons was the biggest honor of my life. Secondly, the sense of pride and gratitude I feel from belonging to this goalie tribe is something I deeply cherish. We are all a special group of athletes, we are all friends for life, and we all got to live our dream TOGETHER!

When I received my jersey from the Avalanche after their Stanley Cup win in 2022, I was overwhelmed with joy and fulfillment. There was no hesitation when I framed it — the logo on the front meant EVERYTHING compared to my name on the back. It was an honor to serve the mighty Avs in this fractionally small capacity.

I was already 34 when I got the “call” from the team, and I grinded it out every single day until I was 40. The amount of personal obstacles I overcame as a late-bloomer, the loss of my mom, the number of times I could have stopped caring, stopped learning, stopped trying.

Nope. Never. I respect and love the game way too much. I have dedicated my life to it. So I know I legit EARNED this jersey. And despite what anyone says, the feat is something NOBODY can ever take away from me.

Above it all, what makes me feel the most joy is that there’s a very small group of people that also “embraced the grind” and found their way into an NHL EBUG role. I was never alone, I always had someone to talk to — about the good and the bad.

We all truly know what it means to take the extra shots, to stay out for the extra drills, to drop everything for an extra skate, to wait around for the calls that never come, and that feeling of youthful joy being around the guys before games and during practices.

We all contributed to the legend of the EBUG and we are now etched into a small window of NHL history. For nearly a decade, we created fun, unbelievable hockey stories and wild, mind-blowing memories that will last for the rest of time.

Thank you to my EBUG brothers for supporting me and being there whenever I felt alone! ❤️🤘🏼

Last Thursday night we had the pleasure of sponsoring the goalies for the game, which was held right after the took do...
04/16/2026

Last Thursday night we had the pleasure of sponsoring the goalies for the game, which was held right after the took down the Flames.

This was an awesome and heart-warming event with lots of great people, including Mason and his father, Nick. They had never been on the ice together before, so we had to give them the chance of a lifetime!

We also sponsored a new goalie friend, Lauren, who had reached out to us after a recent diagnosis. So cool that she already found a new group of friends through this game!

The Goalie Guild also provided the goalies with jerseys, Lift the Mask hats, and books from The Power Within. This is what the game and the goalie community is all about, so we are proud to continue supporting any goalies that want to get involved with Pucks For Autism.

To the entire Colorado crew, including all of the great players from the Colorado Eagles Special Hockey program and the PFA staff, it was meeting you all and I’m already looking forward to the next one!

As we enter our 11th year of nonprofit service for the goaltending community, we are excited to announce Taylor Cook as ...
01/14/2026

As we enter our 11th year of nonprofit service for the goaltending community, we are excited to announce Taylor Cook as the newest addition to our group of providers and ambassadors!

Taylor’s recent pro playing experience in Europe, along with her commitment to mental performance coaching, makes her a wonderful resource for goalies of all ages and levels.

“I’m proud to be joining The Goalie Guild and grateful to be part of a community that values holistic athlete development. I’m excited to support goaltenders in building strong mental performance skills that translate both on and off the ice.” -

Cook is currently a goalie coach for the GCK/ZSC Lions in Switzerland. Due to her versatile role, Cook focuses on both developing elite goaltenders and optimizing team performance. Her company Taylored Minds also specializes in helping athletes, coaches, and sports teams enhance resilience, focus, and emotional strength.

Now in its 8th year, our program continues to build a mindful, helpful, and supportive community of goalies and ambassadors. You can learn more at https://www.liftthemask.com or reach out with a DM.

Kinship and human connection is at the root of our program, so we appreciate everyone who donates, shares photos, stories, and moments with us.

Remember that offer a $100 stipend to any goalie seeking financial aid for mental health support, all you have to do is reach out and ask. Every drop counts!

HEY GOALIE COACHES! 🚨As you begin to plan your 2026 Spring and Summer camps, please consider giving your students some g...
01/04/2026

HEY GOALIE COACHES! 🚨

As you begin to plan your 2026 Spring and Summer camps, please consider giving your students some great NHL insights and wisdom with a copy of The Power Within.

Mike and I are always happy to offer a juicy 50% DISCOUNT for orders of 10 books (any title) or more. This is roughly $11 a book instead of the retail $21.95 price on Amazon. Just shoot me a DM at any time.

The Power Within: Blue cover
Embracing The Grind: Red cover
The Power Within II: Green cover
The Power Within III: Yellow cover

FYI: All guests of the 2026 GGR in June will be getting a free copy of TPWIII.

Watched both and excellent reviews of the Alpha Surge, and I started dreaming up a new silver set right away!!This mo...
01/03/2026

Watched both and excellent reviews of the Alpha Surge, and I started dreaming up a new silver set right away!!

This mockup is metallic silver (like my coveted Eflex 4’s) with Avalanche 3rd jersey blue accents to match my pants. This is just my first stab at a design, might drop some alternate options later. What are we thinking??

Impressed with all of the new features on these pads and excited to learn more about them!

Lots of sty in this pad setup from one of our 2025 TGG Scholarship recipients, Rowan Pierce! The rare GGR jersey looks s...
12/08/2025

Lots of sty in this pad setup from one of our 2025 TGG Scholarship recipients, Rowan Pierce! The rare GGR jersey looks so clean with those Trevor Kidd throwback vintage pads. Thanks for rocking our threads Rowan and keep rolling, big dog! 🟥🔳

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