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.
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∙ 14y agoQuite simply, a goalkeeper "keeps" the goal; their one and only task is to defend the goal from any shots taken.
Beyond this, many will also lead the defense and coordinate attacking or neutral actions, such as by instructing players to mark opponents or to pass the ball, judging the play to figure out both teams' weaknesses and strengths as of the time they are playing, and because of their position to see the whole field, they are often given responsibility to lead as a captain or vicecaptain.
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∙ 13y agoBecause it gives them an excuse to go to Tim Hortons more often. Especially during Roll Up The Rim.
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∙ 11y agoIt's a way of life around Boston so I grew up watching it and playing it
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∙ 12y agoThe role of the goalie is simple, to make sure the puck does not go into the net (try and make saves and stop it in whatever means possible).
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∙ 15y agoi will learn as i get older bye
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∙ 12y agoif you like it
THE PUCK, you play hockey to get the puck.
a very important person in hockey is Alexander ovechkin he brought a whole new level to hockey.
For ice and in-line hockey it is.
The hockey stick
Yes. Core Strenght is extreamly important in hockey
They're the best in it.
Second best hockey team are those losers USA but what is important is CANADA,the best hockey team ever. -_- take that USA.
I played hockey most of my life. I am from the US but have close friends and family in Latvia. They travel two hours everyday to play hockey. Hockey is so important to most of Europe because it might be their only way out of a life that is not exactly easy to say the least.
because education is important to do anything even to play hockey
Lacrosse is alot like hockey so during the summer all the hockey players switch to lacrosse
Not necessarily. The most important action to take is to remove all hockey gear from your hockey bag when you get home and hang it up to dry.
because it's the only one we can do.