Bart9349
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I thought this article was interesting. It concerns the increased velocity of the puck:
New smell test emerges for goaltenders
I don't know if this comment is an exaggeration, but it is amazing if true:
It's the smell of burning rubber, and it has become part of the life of an NHL goalie.
"I smell it all the time," Price said, "especially if you get a shot off the stick or if it grazes your helmet or sometimes even off the corner of your jersey, you can smell it."
The scent has become commonplace for this generation of goalies, mainly because of the increase in the velocity of the shots they face, thanks to the increased strength of players and technologically superior hockey sticks. Few remember the specifics about the first time they smelled it, but the aroma is unforgettable.
New smell test emerges for goaltenders
I don't know if this comment is an exaggeration, but it is amazing if true:
"[The shot] went off the edge of my shoulder and I could smell the burning rubber," Auld said. "The next day the trainer showed me the hole in the jersey. But it wasn't torn, more like it had melted."
