‘A third defenseman’ — A strong puckhandling goalie can help your team in several ways
Goalies such as Seattle's Joey Daccord can help generate offense and also reduce the physical burden of their defensemen.
Why do hockey teams pull the goalie — and how often does it actually work?
Another instance in which a team pulls its goalie is when the opposing team is getting a penalty. The referee only stops the play when the penalized team gains control of the puck, so the advantaged ...