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There are two traditional styles of goaltending: the stand-up style and the butterfly style. Blackhawks goalie Nikolai Khabibulin is a butterfly-style goalie.
Stand-up style
Pros:
– Protects upper part of net.
– Fewer goals between legs.
Cons:
– Low shots are tough to block.
– More rebounds off pads.
Butterfly style
Pros:
– Blocks more low shots.
– Cuts down on rebounds.
Cons:
– Leaves high corners open.
– Easier to score between legs.
