Sharks Goalie Wade Flaherty keeps his eye on the puck and on the opposing player in front of him.
Hockey goalies have one of the most challenging occupations on the planet.
Goalies do all of these things and more. Reaction time, mental preparation, and other facets of life in the net are examined by players and scientists in this section. In this section, there are RealAudio and video clips from Sharks goalie Kelly Hrudey. Fractions of a second Goalies have many unique qualities, one of which is excellent reaction time. In a game where the puck travels at high speeds, the difference between a goal and save can come down to milleseconds.