Vaughn Velocity VE8 Youth Goalie Blocker
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The Vaughn VE8 youth blocker is a great kicking off point for those young players looking into becoming goalies. With a focus on light weight and comfort that does not get in the goalies way, the VE8 youth goalie blocker is a great tool to help learn the great position of goaltending.
Proper stick positioning is a pillar goaltender. It functions as a steering wheel when moving around the crease, and if a goalie is unable to move their stick freely many other parts of their game are going to suffer. For this reason Vaughn included a contoured cuff that is designed to help with wrist mobility and stay out of the goalies way during play.
Vaughn also tapered the blocker board and positioned the palm of the glove in such a way that the blocker helps the goalie to pick up their stick if they drop it. This can be one of the most difficult things to do as a young goalie, and it's not even during play!
The VE8 youth goalie blocker also has full finger and sidewall protection for premier protection of the goaltender rs hand.
Designed for young goalies that want to get started into the zaniest position on ice, the VE8 youth goalie blocker fits the bill perfectly.
| Senior | *7" - 8 ½" |
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| Intermediate | 6 ⅓" - 7" |
| Junior | 5 ¾" - 6 ⅓" |
| Youth | 4 ½" - 5 ¾" |
| *8" - 8 ½" is typically seen as a SR-XL palm **Hand Measurement is made from heel of palm to the tip of your middle finger |
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Goalie Blockers Sizing
More times than not, the fit of your Goalie Blocker is often overlooked. This is likely the result of the limited size availability compared to other pieces of equipment, however a properly sized Blocker provides you the protection and stick control you trust.
Which Blocker Size is for you?
The first step to finding the correct Blocker size is to utilize the “heel-of-palm-to-tip-of-middle-finger” measurement. This measurement will generally send you to the appropriate size you need.
Analyzing the Blocker Fit
It is important to ensure that the fingers tips lie close to the seam of the palm, or within 0.5” if the Blocker is for a young growing goaltender. Next you want to ensure the adjustable wrist strap goes directly across the wrist bone, and has minimal to no interference with your chest protector. The goaltender should be able to swivel their wrist to accommodate a range of save selections without any restrictions from the chest protector. You also want to ensure that the goalie can maintain control of their stick in addition to being able to maneuver the blocker when handling the puck.
Which Hand Do I Need?
Figuring out which hand you need for your Blocker can be slightly confusing. Goalies generally refer to themselves as "REGULAR" or "FULL RIGHT". Below is the easiest way to simplify which hand you need.
- Blocker Hands Simplified
- Regular - Blocker worn on your Right Hand
- Full Right - Blocker worn on your Left Hand
