The future NHL goalie’s brain needs to be wired for more than hockey sense. It has to manage a goalie’s competitiveness. Every play requires contesting. “A never-give-up attitude,” Earle said.

That idea turned into Quick Change goalie equipment, allowing more kids to try the position, a sea change in USA Hockey’s burgeoning desire to do more and be more in the development of goalies ...

It’s the night before a big game at McVann-O’Keefe Skating Rink, and Peabody/Lynnfield/North Reading senior Alyse Mutti is in net for some drills at practice. The All-Scholastic goaltender isn ...