Goaltender Cards

Mike Vernon
(1993-94 Topps/OPC Premier #15)

I'm not a goaltender... At best, I'm a first line winger or second line center.
A former coach (who shall remain nameless) trained us to never feel sorry for a goaltender.

Still though, I couldn't help but have the utmost respect for guys who stand in the net to block hundred mile an hour slapshots...















Played goalie for a few seasons of youth soccer...
It's a thankless chore, and stopping goals isn't nearly as exciting as scoring goals. But it's a fun challenge.

Pasi Nurminen
(2003-04 Upper Deck)

So why the obsession with goalie masks and cards? No idea... They just look freakin' cool.
To me, finding a wicked card of a backup goaltender is almost as exciting as pulling a random insert card.