13 January, 2011

Goalie

Terry Sawchuk played in the NHL from 1949-50 to 1969-70, mostly with the Detroit Red Wings.  He is fifth on the all-time list for regular season wins (447).  His record for regular season shut-outs (103) was long thought to be unassailable, though it was recently eclipsed by Martin Brodeur.  As is obvious, Sawchuk played for many years before the advent of the goalie mask...