Strange Superstitions of NHL Goalies

Goalies are an odd breed, and here are three stories of superstition from three of the league’s best.

Ken Dryden. Winner of five Vezina Trophies and six Stanley Cups, Dryden would always need to make one final save before leaving the ice. As rumour has it, teammate Larry Robinson picked up on this superstition and would often mess with Dryden, floating easy shots on net if Dryden was having a tough night, or making them a little less easy otherwise.

Patrick Roy. Easily one of the greatest goalies of all time, Patrick Roy had a habit of talking to his goal posts during stops in play, as if they were his friends. When asked about it on one particular game night, he said his posts answered by coming through with two stops in the game.

Glenn Hall. Nicknamed “Mr Goalie,” Glenn Hall would vomit before every game to get himself prepared, feeling that he wasn’t giving the team his all if he didn’t. In Tom Adrahtas book; Glenn Hall: The Man They Call Mr. Goalie, Hall said: “If I weren’t up for a game enough to get sick before it, I felt I wouldn’t play well. It was no big deal. I would have a glass of water and throw it up while it was still cool . . . On game day, I ate only because I had to, and then I’d throw it up at the rink.”

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Strange Superstitions of NHL Goalies

Goalies are an odd breed, and here are three stories of superstition from three of the league’s best.

Ken Dryden. Winner of five Vezina Trophies and six Stanley Cups, Dryden would always need to make one final save before leaving the ice. As rumour has it, teammate Larry Robinson picked up on this superstition and would often mess with Dryden, floating easy shots on net if Dryden was having a tough night, or making them a little less easy otherwise.

Patrick Roy. Easily one of the greatest goalies of all time, Patrick Roy had a habit of talking to his goal posts during stops in play, as if they were his friends. When asked about it on one particular game night, he said his posts answered by coming through with two stops in the game.

Glenn Hall. Nicknamed “Mr Goalie,” Glenn Hall would vomit before every game to get himself prepared, feeling that he wasn’t giving the team his all if he didn’t. In Tom Adrahtas book; Glenn Hall: The Man They Call Mr. Goalie, Hall said: “If I weren’t up for a game enough to get sick before it, I felt I wouldn’t play well. It was no big deal. I would have a glass of water and throw it up while it was still cool . . . On game day, I ate only because I had to, and then I’d throw it up at the rink.”

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Facing Your Fears Through Sport

Everybody is afraid of something, and there’s no shame in that whatsoever. Be it a fear of heights, water, the dark, insects, or anything else, there comes a time when you must face and conquer those fears. Although it may sound unconventional, sports are a great way to face your fears, and here are three sports that can help you do it.

Rock climbing. Not only is rock climbing a great workout and a whole lot of fun, but it’s a wonderful way to get over a fear of heights. Indoor bouldering could be a great way to begin for those who wants to start small, and once you’re ready to tackle the real heights, the safety and security of a harness will go a long way in making it easier.

Scuba diving. Water is a tough one for a lot of people, and the idea of swimming could be a tough barrier to break. If holding your breath while swimming from point A to point B isn’t for you, scuba diving could provide a fun and interesting alternative. The security that comes from an oxygen tank could be just what the doctor ordered to face that fear of water, and the spectacular views scuba diving offers will certainly go a long way as well.

Team sports. For some people fears don’t come in the form of heights or water, for some it’s social anxiety that puts a damper on everyday experiences. Team sports are a great way to face those fears, as there’s nothing quite like a friendly competition to bring people together.

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