How do those top teams play their goalies? Better of the pair starts or better of pair is 2nd half goalie?[/quote]
Usually rotate in pool play and play their #1 in playoffs. Sometimes if the last pool play game is must win they will play their #1 in that as well.[/quote]
Yes but does the “#1” play first or second when rotating in pool play? What is the philosophy for goalie playing first vs second?[/quote]
There is no hard fast rule. Some teams are strictly 50/50 and let the goalies decide, while others go with their top goalie for the vast majority of time and everything in between. Most important thing is for the team to be clear with their intentions and to let the goalies know where they stand.
