[harri1]

I am well aware of the debate but even one of the latest editions of the goalieNEWS has paid homage to both approaches. I know some people poo-poo Ian Clarke, sometimes, but there is no denying how good of a goalie coach he is. I am finding that even he is acknowledging different approaches.

I think you hit on the key about the narrow butterfly and accepting the puck into the knee blocks. If you couple the narrow butterfly with stick with angle you increase the puck retention even more which is the first and safest priority in rebound control.

I used to have a very wide butterfly when I was playing college and CIS but did not use the stick with angle. After playing elite hockey I was able to incorporate the stick with angle and it helped my game tremendously. Now, I have a much narrower b-fly and the stick with angle saved my bacon many times this year. This past year I played against the top Senior hockey teams in Saskatchewan where teammates and even opposition commented on the decency of my rebound control(which still needs work, always needs work).

I just see too many rebounds, even in the NHL that are sent back out, flat on the ice leading to the easy second chances and tap in goals. The stick with angle is an easier and more efficient way to get elevation and works really well with body activation saves.