The goalie position is a position where if you’re slumping everyone notices. Unlike the forward or defense position, the goalie usually is easier to point out during a slump. There is nowhere for a goalie to hide, not only is the media everywhere with cameras, but you also have the fans with their phones.
They say the hardest thing to do in any sport is hitting a fastball. Understandable, but I also believe stopping a slap-shot could be atop the list. A slap-shot is the hockey equivalent of a fastball. However, there isn’t always 60’6’’ between the goalie and a shooter.