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Originally Posted by Chronix
RIC has morning sticks and pucks. goalie plays free
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RIC stick and pucks would be the worst place for a goalie who's starting out to learn anything. It just turns into a big shootout and it increases your chances of injury.
Go to a rink (like Richmond Oval) with a buddy and just have him take shots on you from the outside to learn positioning and get a feel for your gear. The most difficult things you'll learn are sliding and moving while you are already down on the ice.
That being said, playing goalie you'll pretty much play anywhere's drop-ins for free. I know the Oval has been looking for goalies on Tuesdays and Thursdays nights. They also have a lunch time drop-in session if that works out for you.