Most college hockey teams keep three goalies on their roster.
For San Diego State, this isn’t the case.
Sophomore goalie Nick Ilvento has started every game for the Aztecs this season and is held to the pressure of performing well every game. If he lets multiple goals in the net, he is expected to shake it off, because the Aztecs do not have the option of making a goalie change.
SDSU head coach Phil Bateman explained that Ilvento pretty much not allowed to have a bad night, which is why the mental aspect of his game is so important.