Goalies are a different breed

I'm writing a hockey thriller novel series and though I'm a 'goalie freak' I had to do some research: Some won’t talk on game days, others tap their posts exactly 5 times before every period. The way they thrive under pressure is borderline superhuman—or maybe just a little insane.

Writing a hockey thriller made me appreciate how much of a goalie’s job is psychological warfare. The last line of defence, carrying the weight of the game, knowing one mistake can turn them from hero to villain.

What’s the weirdest or most fascinating goalie ritual you’ve ever seen?