By the Letters: “S” for Most 'Shots Against' in NHL History
Four NHL goalie legends, one staggering stat: "Shots Against". Brodeur, Luongo, Fleury, and Roy faced 28K+ NHL shots—a feat no modern netminder may ever match.
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By the Letters: Quality of the "Q”—Four Goalie Legends from the QMJHL
From Roy to Brodeur, Luongo and Fleury: How the "Q" (QMJHL) became hockey’s legendary "Goalie Factory", producing legends who helped reshape NHL history.
NHL Records: The 25,000-Save Club—Goaltending’s Ultimate Workhorses
Only four NHL goalies have made 25,000+ saves. Brodeur, Luongo, Fleury, Roy—a reminder of hockey’s true workhorses. 25,000 saves: A likely closed goalie club.
NHL Records: The 1,000-Game Wall—Goaltending’s Exclusive Quartet
Only four NHL goalies have ever reached 1,000 games. With the changing of the game (e.g., managing tandems), their "1,000 game" legacy may never be matched.
NHL Records: The Iron Guard of the NHL's 500-Win Club
Only three NHL goalies have earned 500 wins: Brodeur, Fleury, and Roy stand alone atop NHL history.
The "Third Defenseman" Era: A Look at the NHL's Trapezoid Rule
Why did the NHL draw a trapezoid behind the net? Because puck-handling goalies (e.g., Martin Brodeur became great 3rd defensemen—too good to stop, apparently.
NHL Records: The Quarterbacks of the Crease—The Elite 40-Assist Club
Meet the NHL’s quarterbacks of the crease: Four goalies who didn’t just stop pucks—they helped spark offense and posted 40+ assists during their NHL careers.
Between the Pipes: Stanley Cups, Records, and Canadian Gold Standard—A Look at NHL All-Star Martin Brodeur
Hockey isn’t just a game—it’s a gateway to teaching community, identity, and place. Discover how hockey brings Social Studies to life in the K-3 classroom.
Does a Goalie's Puck-Handling Skills Still Matter in the NHL? Tristan Jarry Might Have the Answer
One calm short-handed clear by Tristan Jarry sparked a bigger question: in today’s NHL, does elite puck-handling still matter for goalies?