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Could The New Shootout Goalie Cheat
by Paul on 11/06/08 at 04:37 PM ET
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from Jim Kelley of Sportsnet,
Now I don’t expect a goalie will slip some netting between his pads or anything like Tony Esposito was alleged to have done way back when, but is it outside the realm of consideration to think a netminder might have an equipment guy go back and get that “favourite” glove or blocker, the one that wasn’t quite up to stuff at the start of the season when measurements were made?
Who’s to determine whether the incoming goalie’s stick is extra long or has a paddle that is just a shade wider than the league allows (after all, poke checking is less of an art and more of an advantage if the stick is longer than the rules allow)?
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Of course they “could” cheat....but they aren’t likely to. Goalies are usually very particular about their gear and changing gear mid game isn’t something most would be comfortable doing in my opinion.
Posted by moocat on 11/06/08 at 09:38 PM ET