Goalie Boy 2

Jud covering one of the shots he blocked.

Keeping an eye on the puck. Our defense was so awesome for Jud. Coach Ken must have threatened something dire if Jud got hit.

Not sure if he is praying or impressed that his helmet is touching(just barely) the goal.

At the end of Jud's period as goalie his team mates immediately came to him to congratulate him. These are a terrific bunch of boys who really like and encourage each other. Most of them were on our team in the fall, and have gotten to be pretty good buddies despite the age difference with Jud(they are mostly 7 and 8 year olds). In the photo above the boy right in front of Jud is Chase tapping his helmet. Chase is usually our goalie and a really talented one at that.

So Jud's first time as goalie was so positive, now he wants gear for Christmas instead of toys, and I have to get Marty Turco for a goalie coach! He might be looking for a job?!! LOL. Jud finished the next 2 periods as a center and does really good on face-offs. Over all it was a fun day of hockey for all the boys. Picking positions worked for them today, they won 11-5.