AboutT. Martina Expertise I can answer questions concerning rules, plays, game tips, and the NHL. I cannot answer personal player stats questions for many players. Opinion questions are welcome.
Experience I have played the game for over 18 years at all different levels (house, travel, high school, etc.) Also, I am a highly experienced, knowledgeable, and registered USA Hockey Official, working most levels of hockey.
Question My girlfriend last night asked me at the Blue Jackets game why they don't just
put pads on a 400 lbs man and stuff him into the goal? I had no real answer, can
you give me one? I have some obvious answers but why? Has it ever been tryed?
Thanks- Mark
Answer Hey Mark!
That is probably the best question I've ever gotten :) The only reason I think they haven't done that is becase the pads can get pretty heavy and wear on you throught a long game...constantly going up, down, side, side, front, back, etc. The dude probably wouldn't make it through the 3rd period. I've not heard it being tried on a pro team, but I've seen some pretty big dudes in net...it only works if you hit him :)
