Quote Originally Posted by akumadiavolo View Post
I played from the age of 8 till I was 17.
Attackers move more than defensemen and goalies? You can have very active defensemen or inactive attackers, but in general this is very true.

Everything I stated there is factually correct.



LOL, hockey players go 100% all the time? That is just laughable. They do just as much standing around on the ice as basketball players do on the court. Also people tend to forget that jumping takes far more energy than running or skating. Try running for 5 minutes and then jumping for 5 minutes and see which one tries you out faster. Last I checked there is a lot of jumping in basketball and not so much in hockey.
What did you play, pond hockey? That's the only place I have seen players stand around unless there was a whistle.
True older styles of hockey tended to have "stay at home" defenseman and what you call "attackers" are known as forwards, which traditionally were the offensive players.
The game has changed, offensive defenseman are as common as defensive forwards and you have to be able to play "two way" hockey to even get on ice in a competitive team. Forechecking and backchecking are critical in today's game.
And your statement on goaltenders is respectfully 100% inaccurate. As stated earlier the goaltender is the only player that is on the ice the entire game. He must remain in peak mental and physical condition and "in the game" the entire 60 minutes.
Ever try moving sideways on goal skates without lifting them while staying square to the shooter with your stick on the ice and your catch hand ready?
Ever try butterflying and popping up instantainiously and sideways to square off to the rebound?
Or moving post to post to stop a wrap around attempt?
All while wearing pads that are 12" wide and 33" long and pants and chest protector that make you feel like the Michelin man and are soaked with sweat after 58:00 minutes of play. Let's add the dynamic of having to know without taking your eye off of the puck what 11 other players are doing.
Yes, goaltenders must be in as good of shape if not better than any other player.
Strap some pads on, give it a try. I guarantee your ass will be worn out in 15 minutes like you never knew before.