is there a size cap on NHL goalies?

Masu485 · 01-14-09, 08:07 PM

well theres no height cap in nba i don't think. so there shouldn't be a wideness cap in the nhl.

tullamore · 01-14-09, 08:10 PM

Theres a size limit on the pads.

gizmo2431 · 01-15-09, 09:57 AM

LoL, I don't know the answer but if there is a wideness cap, that would be hysterical.

LT Profits · 01-15-09, 09:58 AM

If he can cover most of the net without moving much, why not?

pavyracer · 01-15-09, 10:06 AM

The problem is that if he is actually a 6'-6" guy weighing 450 lbs the ice underneath the crease wouldn't support his weight and the blades would sink in the ice. He can cover the crease but he would destroy the playing surface around it.

Justin7 · 01-15-09, 10:29 AM

Forget 450. What about these obese people that weigh 900 pounds - the ones they bury in a piano box? Would they have to change the rules if someone were fat enough to completely block the net? Or would the other team just take shots at the guy until he was so bruised and broken, he had to leave?

pico · 01-15-09, 10:31 AM

Originally posted by Justin7

Forget 450. What about these obese people that weigh 900 pounds - the ones they bury in a piano box? Would they have to change the rules if someone were fat enough to completely block the net? Or would the other team just take shots at the guy until he was so bruised and broken, he had to leave?

there is a limit on the pad size, so i would guess the goalie will get hurt pretty easily. if i am an attacker, i would do slap shots at it all day long.

pavyracer · 01-15-09, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by Justin7

Forget 450. What about these obese people that weigh 900 pounds - the ones they bury in a piano box? Would they have to change the rules if someone were fat enough to completely block the net? Or would the other team just take shots at the guy until he was so bruised and broken, he had to leave?

In this case, 900 lbs, he would need Zamboni wheels to support himself on ice. A 1/4 inch blade would completely get stuck in 3" ice if it's loaded with 900 lbs plus equipment. The 300 psi pressure would crash the ice surface. If you put him on Zamboni wheels you can reduce the pressure to 50 psi which is OK to support ice loads.

ryanspeer2001 · 01-15-09, 10:40 AM

As mentioned a few times now there is definitly a limit with regards to pad size but I would imagine there may be a limit for weight like the NFL has.