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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

He is a three-time winner of the NHL's Vezina Trophy, which prior to the 1981-82 season went to the goalie whose team allowed the fewest goals. In 1970, he recorded 15 shutouts in a single season ...

Bernhardt was picked in the third round of the 1978 NHL Draft by the Atlanta Flames. He was a standout goalie for three years with the OHL’s Cornwall Royals and went on to play 12 seasons of ...

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 ...