Random Goaltending Knowledge of the Day- Pad Width

by Raditzzzz on Feb 18, 2012 11:18 AM CST

A couple people on the board asked me to throw some of my goaltending specific comments into the fan posts section. I have some time today, so I figured I would get them done all on at once. Enjoy!

all nhl goalie leg pad faces must have a maximum width of 11" or less. This is down from 12" as mandated in rule 11.2: "The leg guards worn by goalkeepers shall not exceed eleven inches (11’’) in extreme width when on the leg of the player."

below is a comparison of the old 12" pads, versus the current 11" pads on the right

while decreasing pad surface serves to lower blocking ability (in the hope to increase scoring), it also increases mobility, making the goaltender quicker.

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Great series of posts, Raditzzzz

Maybe it’s an optical illusion because the wider ones are shorter, but that 1" in width change looks dramatically different. (preemptive TWSS)

Let's Go Hawks!

by K_Dog on Feb 19, 2012 10:33 PM CST reply actions

Are those your pads in the photo?

Let's Go Hawks!

by K_Dog on Feb 19, 2012 10:33 PM CST up reply actions

not my pads, just used that pic for illustrative purposes

mine are vintage color islanders pads, blue and orange. those velocities on the right are pretty sweet tho, wouldn’t mind having them. just to give people a point of reference for what goaltending equipment costs, the year those pads on the right came out, they retailed for about $1,400. that is usually what new model pads will run any given year.

by Raditzzzz on Feb 21, 2012 9:59 AM CST up reply actions