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SAVE SELECTIONS
THE BUTTERFLY SAVE
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As we constantly hear on the television, the butterfly style is now used more
than the classical, now defunct stand up style. I really donʼt like to refer to the
butterfly as a style per se, but rather a fundamental save selection.
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The save itself covers the lower portion of the net when it is executed properly
and with precise timing, can result in huge saves. All of the top goaltenders have
great feet and the ability to snap out their pads in the perfect butterfly.
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Your butterfly save will either be a closed / block butterfly or an open / reactive
butterfly. Knowing when to use each one is a key requirement for proper
goaltending.
CLOSED / BLOCK BUTTERFLY - VERY FEW HOLES FOR THE PUCK TO
SNEAK THROUGH. YOU SHOULD TRY TO CLOSE KNEES AND ARMPITS
TIGHTLY, WHILE KEEPING THE STICK AS VERTICAL AS POSSIBLE.