What is hockey a game of? Time and space. Either you’re trying to create it or you’re trying to take it away. As a goaltender, most of the time you are looking to take away time and space. One asset that I do not see used enough on breakaways is the stick to take away time and space on in tight dekes. Here, idahosteelheads netminder benkraws patiently fades to his net and as the player tries to deke, he is within Ben’s range so then calmly jams him with a well-timed poke check, and, subsequently, takes the player out. Goaltenders, it is Paramount that you have confidence in your feet to hold your ground on breakaway rushes. Patience and an active stick are invaluable against the growing amount of skilled players. Ben, by the way, was absolutely impressive tonight, stopping 48 out of 49 in regulation and overtime and then three of four in the shootout to secure a 2 – 1 road victory in Tulsa. Phenomenal work, Ben! #timeandspace #defendthepaint #activestick #strongedgesstronggame #bosakg...