This document discusses the nature and requirements of the goalie position in hockey. It outlines some of the key skills needed like exemplary skating, mental toughness, and determination. It then provides brief biographies of influential goalies like Jacques Plante, Vladislav Tretiak, and Patrick Roy, noting their accomplishments. The document suggests that people play hockey for various reasons such as finding passion, mastering their skills, giving back to others, or simply for the joy of playing.
