Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck recently stopped a puck near his collarbone. It was a shot that, in years past, he might not have thought about twice. This time, it hurt. "Didn't feel ...

So shrinking the goalie pads, sure, that’s a good thing. But the real issue lies with the officials’ union, and making it clear that the rules set in 2004-05 still apply.

It's becoming increasingly clear that NHL goaltenders' equipment will be smaller next season. The only questions remaining are how much smaller, and by what standard? And this time, Minnesota Wild ...

In the early days of hockey, the equipment worn by goaltenders was primitive and offered far less protection than the state-of-the-art gear worn by today’s guardians of the crease. Leather pads ...

Through the first 114 NHL games of this season, scoring is up to 3.10 goals per game, a significant bump from last year’s 2.97 goals per game, which was the highest since the 2005-06 season.

NHL goalies caught using illegal equipment will be given a two-game suspension, writes the CBC’s Elliotte Friedman in his weekly “30 Thoughts” column. In addition, the goalie’s team will be fined ...

When it comes to choosing equipment for the upcoming season, the summer is often a time of experimenting for NHL goalies, who must weigh the benefits of matching gear -- both aesthetically and in ...

Scoring is up early on as goalies wear size-appropriate gear. Minneapolis-4°F. eEdition. Minnesota News You Can Use. The Latest. 26 minutes ago.

Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro will get his confiscated pads back and won't be suspended for using them for one period of Thursday's overtime loss to the Panthers.

By Saturday, every NHL goalie will have to wear the new pants, the latest step in streamlining equipment worn by goaltenders. Opinions on the new pants are as varied as the sizes and shapes of the ...

NHL goalie equipment continues to shrink, premium on scoring. By; Sean Leahy, By; Sean Leahy . Published September 29, 2018 04:33 AM. ... Some goalies had worn their old ones for a decade or more.

The reactions of goalies across the NHL are mixed as the league continues to reduce the size of equipment, with an aim on boosting scoring. Associated Press | Sep 29, 2018 NHL Goalie Equipment ...