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.
Reaction time depends on both genetics and training.
San Jose Sharks Goalie Kelly Hrudey talks about reaction time. Saves Goalies make several different types of saves depending on the situation. The answer seems to be that when he only has a fraction of a second to stop the puck, he uses whatever part of his body or equipment is closest. If you watch a goalie's save closely. In a high-speed sport such as hockey, players' reflexes are of supreme importance.