In hockey, the goalie is the savior of the last line of defense, the net's protector against a goal, and often the one who decides the game. Hockey is a sport in which the goalkeeper with the highest level of skill is the one who became a legend in his position for inventing the goalkeeping technique. Patrick Roy, Martin Brodeur, and Dominik Hasek are the biggest names in the crease, each having their unique style and the strongest legacy among them all.

As goaltending master Patrick Roy perfected the butterfly approach, he gained his nickname "Saint Patrick" while changing the way goalkeepers played. Future goaltenders followed his example which involved dropping to his knees while sealing the ice using his pads. Roy displayed an unmatched fighting spirit that resulted in four Stanley Cup victories (between Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche) together with three playoff MVP prizes (known as Conn Smythe Trophies). Roy clinched 551 career victories through his memorable high-stakes performances including his groundbreaking 1993 playoff achievement which strengthened his status as a top goaltender in league history.

The name Martin Brodeur links directly with outstanding durability and superior accomplishment. During his more than twenty years with the New Jersey Devils Brodeur maintained his hybrid style and exceptional puck-handling abilities which kept him distinct from other goalkeepers. His success in the NBA formed two all-time record-breaking achievements including winning the most games (691) and shutting down opponents 125 times which displays both his long career span and unmatched performance excellence. Brodeur established himself as a top-level goaltender by winning three Stanley Cups and taking home four Vezina Trophies. His relaxed presence along with his team-oriented approach secured his position as a perfect franchise player who led the Devil's defense system for extended periods.

Mainly Dominik Hasek was the owner of the nickname "The Dominator" by making his goalkeeper position play in an unorthodox way. Each of Hasek's unexpected and aerial defensive maneuvers created unbroken amazement in supporters and his competitors. The six Vezina Trophies together with two Hart Trophies as league MVP demonstrate rare superiority in individual achievements for a goalie. In 2002 Hasek established his ultimate milestone as he guarded the goal for the Detroit Red Wings during their Stanley Cup victory. Hasek established a career save percentage of .922 which stands among the all-time NHL top performers while his remarkable ability to stop hopeless shots transformed goaltending standards.


At the NHL goal crease, Patrick Roy combined with Martin Brodeur and Dominik Hasek created distinctive elements that altered the goaltending position while setting a standard for upcoming players. Their exceptional achievements together with their numerous honors and remarkable moments have secured eternal positions for these goalkeepers among the finest of all time. The hockey world underwent permanent transformation when Roy brought intense competition while Brodeur delivered steady performance and Hasek showed excellent unguided talent among the ranks of legendary goaltenders.
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