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Originally Posted by murtel
Stick positioning, IMO, is all personal preference. I like to have the blade angled to deflect the puck into my body and into the corners. Others like to keep the blade perpendicular to the ice so that the blade stops the puck and they can pounce on it.
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My preferential stick position is behind me along the goal line. Doesn't mean it's right
there is a reason why there is a better stick position than others and whats wrong or not.
In Ian's case, his body position and closed holes is more of a blocking body position ready for a gut high shot. It however seriously takes away low ice control by raising his stick like such.
a shot that is 11" or lower and destined for the bottom portion of the net would leave him in some trouble. his pads would be hit however the likely hood of serious rebound increases, as well his ability to steer or handle the puck should need be.
if it was a shot along those regions he should have his stick on the ice with as little "ramp" on it as possible. Ready to steer it to the corners or pull the puck into himself. Stick on the ice gives a lot more possibility for being in control of loose pucks and instead of just being a "wall" that they can keep hitting, you can actively control the puck.
So while Ian's position isn't wrong per say. Its a very limited position that doesn't exemplify a butterfly save