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As a forward in ice hockey, Julian Flörsch greatly appreciates the critical role goalies play in helping his team succeed. Goalies are the last line of defense, and their contributions extend far beyond stopping pucks.

Modern goalies are skilled puck-handlers. Their ability to make precise passes can initiate quick breakouts, catching the opposing team off-guard. Using this in the right way during a game can help the team transition from defense to offense efficiently.

Being at the one end of the ice, goalies tend to have a good, somewhat different view of everything going on in front of them. Effective communication with skaters is a good way for the goalie to influence the play from both a defensive and offensive point of view. During the game, they provide instructions, calling out plays, and alerting skaters to the location of opponents, aiding in their positioning and decision-making. In practices and before and after games, they can help analyze the opponents' and our own teams performance and plays.

On penalty kills, goalies are often our best penalty killers. They stop shots, control rebounds, and help clear the puck from the zone, reducing the opponent's power-play opportunities. This is where their puck-handling skills once again come into play as well. They can also help us shift momentum in our favour. A spectacular save by the goalie energizes the team and the fans, motivating the players to push harder and capitalize on the momentum swing.