How to Draw a Penalty as an Ice Hockey Goalie

It is a rare occurrence when an ice hockey goalie draws a standard penalty like boarding, cross checking or even roughing. Goalies are usually far too busy trying to keep themselves in position for the unexpected--like a bullet from the blue line from the midst of five players screening a goalie's vision. But goalies have their own class of penalties--some of them a bit esoteric, but it's still possible to be a bad guy even if you're wearing a goalie's mask.

Instructions

    • 1

      Begin a game with a stick that is 66 inches in length (63 inches is max).

    • 2

      Leave the crease during a brawl to cheer on your team mate during his fight. (Goalkeepers must remain in the crease during an altercation.)

    • 3

      Decide that you really like the "baggy" look and wear an XXXXXXXL jersey. (Goalies are prohibited from wearing oversized jerseys.)

    • 4

      Bat the puck into the tenth row of spectators so that you can catch your breath. (Goalies are prohibited from intentionally batting the puck out of play.)

    • 5

      Use your blocking glove to give an opposing forward a face wash because he has scored a hat trick on you two games in a row. (Goalies are prohibited from striking opponents with the blocking glove).

    • 6

      Build a three-inch mound of shaved ice across the front of your crease--a sort of snowy moat to help your defense. (Goalies are prohibited from piling ice or snow in the crease.)