Goalie News Wednesday April 8, 2009

By David Hutchison On April 8, 2009

Playoff countdown: Other Mason has Blues in contention

Chris Mason‘s 35 consecutive appearances in net for the St. Louis Blues is remarkable considering it took Mason nine pro seasons to register his first 35 NHL games.

“I mean this as a compliment, but I don’t think he was that great of a goalie when he started his career,” said his agent Tom Laidlaw, a former NHL player. “But he made himself into a top goalie.” read full article

Also see The other Mason in St. Louis has been a net sensation from Sports Illustrated

photo thanks to Scott Ableman

NHL Goalies

Captain Luongo letting Canucks Nation down

Brother can you spare a goal? The causes for the Calgary Flames’ recent scoring woes are plentiful.

Geezer goalie has been great

Dwayne Roloson has given himself a chance to have an extended career in order to write a modern day geezer goalie story.

Sportswriters don’t cheer for teams. We cheer for stories. And no matter what the final fate of the Edmonton Oilers, Roloson is wrapping up this season as a sensational story.

Auld helping his playing career

Alex Auld is making a pretty good case to be part of the Senators’ plans for next year.

Is Hiller ready for one of those catchy nicknames?

The goalie has been instrumental in the Ducks’ recent drive toward the playoffs so maybe it’s time for fans to reward him with one of those cool monikers.

HNIC Radio Chat with Curtis Joseph

Game Reports

Sportsnet.ca Video – Bobby Lou Steals the Show
Detroit Red Wings – News: Osgood equals Hasek with win No. 389
Wings play spoiler for another playoff hopeful; Osgood ties Hasek on all-time wins list
Gerber wins the battle of the Marty’s.