GRs,
Once upon a time, while waiting for the regular season to begin in 2007, I wrote a three part series on Why I Love Goalies.
Of my three exhibits, C was my favorite. So here’s the rehash, for old time’s sake.
Q: What’s 6’2″, 200 lbs., and has 45″ shoulders before pads?
A: My little brother, Eli (aka Igor), the former goalie.
Eli played goalie in three different sports: soccer, Olympic-style roller hockey, and ice hockey. He’s played at über-competitive levels and been invited to the Olympic Training Center several times. As you’ll see below, Eli likes his hockey just a little bit rough, probably a legacy from his occasional rounds as a defenseman. Continue reading