Vaughn Velocity VE8 Senior Goalie Stick
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Classic design and modern materials is the combination that a lot of goalies are looking for, especially when they are looking for foam-core sticks. The VE8 Pro senior goalie stick blends old school foam-core and wood design with modern materials and construction techniques.
First and foremost, unlike the foam core sticks of the past, the VE8 senor goal stick features a three layer carbon fiber laminate on the blade. This allows for more pop and longer longevity of the stick, without affecting the feel that foam core sticks have come to be loved for.
The VE8 senior goalie stick also features a hard laminate paddle construction to allow for a stiffer and more durable stick over its life. The hard laminate also tailors the flex point to allow for an improved shot profile compared to other foam core sticks.
Coming in at 824 grams, the VE8 senior goalie stick brings a light foam core option to those goalies that want a stiff durable stick, but cannot bear to move away from foam core construction.
Goalie Stick Sizing Information
Unlike other pieces of gear, Goalie Sticks are sized mostly to the goaltender’s preference and playing style rather than their height. The most important measurement, when purchasing a new goal stick, is the paddle height (the wide portion of the stick), which is usually taken from the heel of the stick to the shaft/paddle interface. The reason for the paddle height’s significance is because it sets up the goaltender’s depth in the ready stance and (if properly sized) positions the blocker in an optimal position.
Sizing Your Goalie Stick
To start analyzing the size of your goalie stick, put on your goalie skates to get an accurate height of where you will be in your stance. If you’re looking to be even more accurate, strap on your goalie pads and blocker as well. Once that is done, get comfortable in your natural stance (the one you’d be in during a majority of gameplay) and look for the following:
1. The entire blade of the stick is flush with the ground while being 1’ - 2’ in front of your feet
2. After getting your stick into the flush position, check that the inside edge of the blocker hand sits on the outside edge of the goal pad (this is while holding just above the paddle).
Goalie Stick Sizing Considerations
Goalie Stick sizing can be very subjective compared to other pieces of equipment. The reason for this is the ambiguity of each goaltenders ‘natural stance’, especially with younger goaltenders. It is rather common for children to use taller sticks in comparison to their height, as their stance depth isn’t usually as aggressive as a seasoned goalie.
The shaft length of a goalie stick is usually best left at its stock length, as it serves to counteract the weight of the blade and ideally place the center of gravity at the top of the paddle. The one exception to this rule is for advanced puck handlers, cutting the shaft will allow more power transfer when shooting as a result of being able to keep the blade flush to the ice while near the goaltender’s feet.
