Only ever been hit once on the knee from a shot that came when I was out of position. defense.
If you get down to it the reason goalies “have” to have 5 hole coverage with thigh rises is because it allows a full flare butterfly while still closing the 5 hole. Equipment is pricey enough (i donate all of my used gear to youth programs) and new rules only come back to hurt the fans in the long run. As at my local drop in, you can see anything from a couple of guys in their 40's just starting to current ECHL/Former NHL, it pays to be overkill on protection. There is no reason to worry. How is the paddle and blade for anything other than net coverage? My number one injury is shots to the knee. This knee pad is great for any age of goaltender with having available sizing’s at the junior, intermediate, and senior levels.
These pads are excellent for 5-hole coverage and rebound control and are very light in weight. I tended nets from the mid 70’s till about 1990, and in all that time I think I saw 1 knee injury due to a puck strike. They come in several colours and sizes with many customized options available. Seriously? I also thought these would be uncomfortable, but quite the contrary. According to sources familiar with the ongoing equipment discussions, the NHL Players’ Association has balked at the League’s request to add a separate eight-inch maximum for each goalie’s thigh rise, meaning the already agreed to 10 per cent reduction in knee-to-thigh allowance will remain part of the three-part formula already used to determine the maximum total pad height for each individual goaltender.
Watching 80’s nhl is like watching a 18+ drop in most those shots weren’t that hard by today’s standards. when was the last time there was a Rogie Vachon, Andy Moog or Darren Pang sized goalie in the NHL? It’s wise to choose a pair of pads that will enhance your particular style while offering maximum protection, comfort and flexibility at the same time. I would say it's up to you. pads under the pads and only a max of + 2 on the thigh rise, this should provide the correct protection That’s because some goaltenders and manufacturers have come up with creative ways to more more of the total allowable pad height up the goalie’s leg – and into the 5-hole when they drop – by changing how they strap up the pad and where the kneestack is located. They provide excellent rebound control with their synthetic leather front faces and the pads feature a lone internal break below the knees. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. I would much rather see a shutout than a big goal game. Like these two have already said, you do not want to take a shot off the knee/thigh. When I first started I didn't think I needed them. It’s almost always the cumulative effect of the unnatural motion that the position requires, and especially in the butterfly. I have to agree with the above comments.