# Why Some Goalies Make the NHL | Episode 141 Ft | Roope Koistinen

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Podcast: [Goalie Science](https://stenobird.com/podcast/goalie-science-5946586)
Published: 2026-02-24T16:39:00+00:00
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## Resource

Dr. Jamie Phillips sits down at Ghost Athletica with Roope Koistinen, Grand Rapids Griffins goalie coach and Detroit Red Wings goaltending development coach, for a deep dive into modern goalie development. Roope shares his path from a small goalie in Northern Finland who transitioned into coaching early, to building a legitimate goalie development pipeline at Kärpät, to earning a role in an NHL organization. They unpack why Finland has produced so many goalies, how national coaching education creates consistency, and what North America does better (compete level) — plus where it can improve (consistent messaging and ego-driven fragmentation). They also get into what makes a goalie “stick” at the NHL level (the eye test, trust, sustainability), RVH teaching priorities for young goalies, and the traits Roope looks for when developing prospects across multiple leagues.

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