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Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler
Leaving aside the equipment size, average human is 10% (more?) taller than 50 years ago. Increase the net proportionally. Look at that picture of the Isles goalie (Chico?) above - his shoulders barely reach the bar; Bishop's reach the bar when he is on his knees. And Bishop is now the trend in goaltending...
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Do you think the average human has actually gotten that much bigger over time? I think its just that back in those days any idiot could play in the NHL if they were willing to withstand the abuse and the punishment for low pay.
Calling it a 'Professional League' in the 80s was being incredibly generous.
Its come a long way since then.
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