| ember a time when hockey was awesome. You | | | | smack of the puck you know you had better be |
| know, before the strike and the fall from popular | | | | wearing proper padding for such a physical game. |
| demand and interest? It wasn't just Canada then | | | | That is why hockey equipment is so vital to the health |
| either--the NHL was chock full of talented players and | | | | and well being of the players, especially the goalie. |
| dominating teams. Sadly, I fear those days are over. | | | | They have one of the most demanding jobs on the |
| It used to be about respect for the players and the | | | | ice. When a player takes a slap shot, you had better |
| team coordination, but recently it has been more about | | | | believe the goalie is terribly glad to have a proper |
| the hockey fights. Everyone loves a good hockey | | | | hockey goalie mask to protect himself. The amount of |
| fight. Usually they are provoked, but you still never quite | | | | padding a hockey player wears, especially the goalie, is |
| expect them to happen so fast. Next thing you know | | | | greater than other sports. The hockey puck looks |
| fists are flying and someone gets stuffed into the | | | | innocuous but at high speeds can cause massive |
| penalty box. Sure, they are entertaining to watch, but | | | | bruising (hematoma), fractured bones, broken bones |
| what about the game? I mean, hockey has always | | | | and skin abrasions. So, you better believe those goalies |
| been a very physical and dangerous game. Between | | | | have the best you can buy when it comes to hockey |
| the fights, the body checking, and just the painful | | | | equipment. |