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Category: Goalie Questions

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What happens when a goalie gets a penalty?

Penalties are a big part of hockey. When you go to a game you will always see players sitting in the penalty box, but never the goalie. Why not? It seems like goalies do as much rough stuff as any...

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What is the purpose of the goalie crease in hockey?

The goalie position is unlike any other position in hockey. There are special rules and circumstances that define this position. One of the most common questions is around, what is the purpose of the...

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Can a goalie cover the puck outside the crease?

The NHL loves to have the game of hockey play fast with few stoppages. This is one of the reasons that the goalie is the only player that is allowed to cover the puck in hockey to freeze the puck....

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Why does a team pull the goalie in hockey?

No matter how long you have watched hockey, it is still odd to see a goalie rush to his own bench and leave an empty net behind. There must be a good reason for it. Let’s take a closer look. A...

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Can you hit the goalie in hockey?

It is common to see the goalie come out of his net and play the puck. When this happens, is the goalie fair game? Is a player able to bodycheck the goalie like any other opponent on the ice? The...

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What Happens When a Hockey Goalie Gets a Penalty?

Penalties are a big part of hockey. When you go to a game you will always see players sitting in the penalty box, but never the goalie. Why not? It seems like goalies do as much rough stuff as any...

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