Goalie News Sunday May 3, 2009

NHL Goalies

• Hiller came long way in little time

There are more pressing things on Jonas Hiller’s mind right now than how he got from Switzerland to the Western Conference Semifinals in Detroit between the Red Wings and Anaheim Ducks, and how long it took.

• Giggy sits, but supports young Hiller

Jean-Sebastien Giguere is sitting on the bench, while backup-turned-starter Jonas Hiller leads the Ducks into the second round. It could be awkward, but it’s not.

Game Reports

• Ovie has good day, ‘Varly’ great day

In the end, it wasn’t Alex Ovechkinwho was the biggest thorn in the side of Sidney Crosby; it was the rookie goalie who practically stole the game.

• Rookie goaltender shines in Capitals win over Penguins

Varlamov turns back 34 shots as Washington opens series with 3-2 win against Pittsburgh

• Khabibulin ends 11 game skid as CHI wins
• Hawks light up Luongo for five goals
• John Jaeckel: Uh-Oh, Luongo

World Championships

• Esche player of the game for USA but not enough in 4-1 loss
• GOALTENDING TOO EASY?
• MASON MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Team Canada goaltender proud to represent

• Team Canada coach Lindy Ruff will start Chris Mason today against Norway (where he spent the lockout year) and come back with Dwayne Roloson in net against Finland (where he spent the lockout). 
• Familiar faces on Norwegian bench for Canada’s Mason

Goalies in the Blogs

• Varlamov Shines as Capitals Take Game 1 | The Hockey Writers
• Varlamov steals the show
• Gaudiel Goaltending  [5/2] NHL Playoff Match Ups …
• Gross Misconduct: Varlamov showing shades of Dryden, Roy, Ward
• Luongo Does Varlamov Impersonation
• A Wobbly Beginning for Luongo – Damien Cox TSN.ca / Toronto Star

Junior Goalies

• Belleville Bulls Blog – Bulls Add Local Goaltender