Blocker (ice hockey)
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The goalie blocker[1] is a rectangular piece of equipment worn by
rink hockey, broomball, and ringette. It is generally worn on the dominant hand.[2] This article deals chiefly with blockers worn by goalies who play winter sports
.
The blocker is a close-fitting
fabric (leather or synthetic). Goaltenders hold their stick in that hand and use the padded rectangle to block shots -- bouncing them away from the net, as opposed to holding them in the catching glove
. Experienced goalies can "steer" the shot by angling the blocker as the puck strikes. The padding also serves to protect the hand and lower forearm of the goaltender.
Notes
- ^1 A blocker may also be referred to as a 'waffle' or 'waffle-board' stemming from the visual appearance of the blocker in pre-modern ice hockey equipment era.
- ^2 Typically a right-handed person would wear the blocker glove on the dominant, right hand. For left-handed persons, the blocker would be worn on the dominant, left-hand. Typically, blockers are manufactured for right-handed players, this is referred to as a standard setup. To avoid confusion, a left-handed player's equipment setup may sometimes be referred to as 'full-right' setup.
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