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11. Amateur vs. Pro Goaltender Physiology
In this episode, I examine the physiological profile of elite ice hockey goaltenders through the lens of a 2021 systematic review and meta-analysis published in the International Journal of Exercise Science.
While much of the goaltending literature focuses on perceptual and psychological performance — anticipation, reaction timing, and decision-making — this paper compiles the limited but growing body of research examining the physical and physiological characteristics of the position.
Why goaltenders are often excluded from broader hockey physiology research
The structure of a systematic…
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