Shot on Goal:Goalie Photography
New York Islanders vs Boston Bruins
It is with great pleasure that I bring to the readers of inGoal Magazine some NHL goalie shots. Before doing so, I’d like to thank the Boston Bruins for granting me the privilege of shooting in the Garden. For me, growing up a Bruins fan, shooting the B’s in the Garden is definitely a highlight in my life. If all works out, I hope to add more NHL shots in the future.
As for the game, the Bruins have been in a bit of a scoring slump lately, and that continued Monday night against the Islanders with a 4-1 loss.
Goalie Dwayne Roloson picked up his sixth win of the season for the Islanders and handed the Bruins their third straight loss by stopping 27 of 28 shots. Boston’s lone goal came in the second period from Daniel Paille who grabbed his own rebound and put the puck in the net on his second shot.
Tuukka Rask took the net for the Bruins and stopped 17 of 20 shots with the fourth goal being an empty-netter with 49 seconds left in the third period. Islanders goals were scored by Matt Moulson (2), John Tavares and Trent Hunter.
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Islanders Goalie Dwayne Roloson
Roloson, with puck in glove, appears to taunt Patrice Bergeron
Daniel Paille watches the puck cross the crease in front of Roloson.
Bruins Goalie Tuukka Rask
Rask watches the puck as it deflects off his glove.
Rask and Matt Hunwick try to control a second period rebound.
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Nick Said,
November 18, 2009 @ 5:50 PM
Great pics, Scott … keep ‘em coming! I just wanted to comment on the first one where it looks like Rolo may be taunting Bergeron. Rolo also might be trying to force a faceoff. Most refs will give the goalie the opportunity to play the puck in a game situation where the goalie wants to keep the play moving or towards the very end of a period to avoid a faceoff. Alternatively if Rolo knows his guys are tired or prefers a faceoff, after he’s gloved the puck he can put it in proximity of the opposing team (which your pic is a perfect example of) and essentially communicates to the ref to blow the whistle. From the forward’s perspective, this is also part of why coaches tell the players to follow their shots and drive to the net (to force a faceoff in that zone). Just a tidbit for learning goalies, enough of my rant …
Scott Slingsby Said,
November 18, 2009 @ 9:41 PM
Thanks Nick. Great info, feel free to rant on anytime. The more I learn about the position, the better photographer I’ll be.