Outfitting an NHL Goaler

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$10,000 well spent: The quirks of outfitting an NHL goalie

Thought this was an interesting article. Lehner only gets his skates sharpened once a year, Dubnyk gets them sharpened every game. Blues/NHL spends almost $50,000 dollars on Allen every year on equipment since he goes through multiple gloves, blockers, and leg pads every season - whereas Hellebuyck likes one leg pad per season.

 

[Master P]

I don't think we'll ever see goalies like Irbe who would repair their own pads and keep them for multiple seasons ever again.

 

[Machinehead]

"Goaler"

I love that. Let's use that.

 

[JuniorNelson]

Irbe was awesome!

 

[Brodeur]

I wore the same goalie pants for a decade before retiring them. Bought a few replacements since, but none of them feel quite right.

I remember seeing pregame video of Jake Allen suiting up for a game awhile back. I found it interesting that he wore his suspenders over his chest protector.

 

[Frank Drebin]

Interesting. If I had the choice I'd probably keep my gear as long as my team would let me, and I'd have my skates sharpened at 3/8" before every game.

 

[Frank Drebin]

I remember seeing pregame video of Jake Allen suiting up for a game awhile back. I found it interesting that he wore his suspenders over his chest protector.

Thats how they used to wear them back in the day when they essentially wore a blanket for a chest protector, but now it seems like it would be impossible.

 

[The Grim Reaper]

Thats how they used to wear them back in the day when they essentially wore a blanket for a chest protector, but now it seems like it would be impossible.

I don't think they make suspenders that would fit over the chest protector of Roboqvist.

 

[Frank Drebin]

I don't think they make suspenders that would fit over the chest protector of Roboqvist.

Yet if you look, he's wearing suspenders over his chest protector! lmao

 

[Brodeur]

I wonder if that's more prevalent than I believed it to be. I might actually try that next time I play just to see if there's a noticeable difference. I've always had my chest protector untucked, but it seems like some of the pros prefer it tucked.

 

[48g90a138pts]

The in goal link from the OP link is even more interesting...

NHL prepared for feedback as goalies get smaller chest protectors - InGoal Magazine