I teach at a goalie clinic and all the instructor teaches is butterfly. I don't mind that the goalies are learning a certain style, because it will only help them develop into better goalies and at a young age the butterfly style gives them better odds at stopping the puck. I think that's why most young goalies prefer that style, they are playing the % game.
My only issue with the style is that it doesn't allow the goalie to be creative or break away from the style when they need to make an adjustment. I don't know how many times I've seen a goalie make no adjustments to a shot during the practice, after I've shot the puck in the same spot 5 times in a row.
Not every goalie can execute the bfly style, so they should look to alternatives to help them out. whether it be standup or hybrid. I like the hybrid style since I grew up playing standup. My theory is...If you can stop the puck to help your team win, that's all that matters!
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