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Why is the goalie stick different then all the other ice hockey sticks?
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∙ 12y ago
The goalie stick is different from all the other regular hockey sticks simply because it is intended to be used as a blocking tool by the goalie. Its hard to block a puck with a skinny stick, the wide stick is just intended to help the goalie out.
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Why is the hockey goalie different from other hockey players?
Because it is an entirely different position. It is the only position in hockey that, if you make a mistake, it is recorded on the scoreboard. It takes a different mental approach for a hockey goalie than a player. Also, goalies are on the ice for the entire game, barring being relieved of duties or injury. Hope this helps.
Where is the goalie box in hockey arena?
The Goalie box does not exist. If you are talking about the Goalie Crease, it is a semi-circle in front of the net that is considered the goalie's area and other players are not to invade that area.
Why is lacrosse different from other sports?
Like in hockey, they use sticks, but carry a ball in a net at the end of them and may hit their opponents stick or body.It is played on a field similar to a soccer field, but you can go behind the goal.There is a crease which only the goalie can be in.It is very aggressive like hockey or football, with the ability to hit people (Checking) with the stick.
Who makes ice hockey sticks?
If you mean companies, then Reebok, Bauer, Easton, CCM, Warrior, TPS, and many other companies produce great hockey sticks.
What is a ice-hockey puck stopper?
The person who stops pucks in hockey is a goalie. They prevent pucks from entering the net and giving the other team a point.
Who is a better hockey player sarbjot or guramrit?
sarbjot is way better at goalie and any other postion
Does a tie count in field hockey?
no, 1 player at a time on the other teams goalie does strokes. everyone from each team does it on the goalie. who-ever has the most strokes, wins.
How many of each position can play at one time in hockey?
In Hockey there are 6 people on the ice IF you are counting the goalie. There are 2 defence (people who help guard the goalie), Center, left wing and right wing ( They try to score on the other teams goalie), and the goalie (stops the puck from going into the net). To answer the question There are 2 defence, 2 forwards, and a center.
Where should a players attempt at a goal cage be aimed in hockey?
Corners. And if the goalie is in one corner, shoot for the other.
What does a defenseman do in ice hockey?
The defenceman prevents the other team from scoring goals. They can go in the goalie box with the goalie. They basicly are the people who are second goalies, except they can not hanle the puck with their hands.
How do you get goalie fights in a hockey game?
It is rare, but ussually happens in brawls that the goaloies get bored and start going at each other.
Where should a player's attempt at a goal cage be aimed in field hockey?
Corners. And if the goalie is in one corner, shoot for the other.
