When should you replace you goalie?

coach , based on number of factors.

1: nature of goals scored. if goalie lets in few goals had clear view of , determined should have been able save, coach may pull him because struggling , not 'on game'. goalies have in tune rhythm of game. if not, coach can tell when may need sit on bench.

conversely, if goalie's own team has been playing poorly in front of him. if have been allowing odd man rushes, lots of screens, ton of shots, coach may allow goalie remain because team's fault, not goalies.

2: change energy of team. when team playing poorly, can't sit whole team. coach may change goalies 'wake' team up. baffling see how differently team may play after goalie change.

3: if there injury starting goalie, goalie pulled.

sum, there no hard fast rule. see goalie let in 5+ goals , stay in because lost cause, or because coach has little faith in backup, or, because coach has determined backup play next game , wants him fresh.

at point should pull goalie , put in backup? i've seen goalies let in 4 goals on night , still stay in net, i've seen goalies let in 3 quick ones , pulled, when point enough enough?

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