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Goalie coaches play key role

Updated: March 10, 2011, 9:49 AM ET
By Brion O'Connor | Special to ESPNBoston.com

"The only friend a goalie has is the other goalie across the ice. He's the only one who understands." -- Frank "Ulcers" McCool, Toronto Maple Leafs, 1944-46

The lot of the hockey goaltender has changed little since the days of Frank McCool. Despite all the talk of how the position has evolved, from bulletproof gear to superior techniques, the goaltender is still the last line of defense, the only player who has the sole responsibility of keeping the puck out of the net.

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