Dodge, Dip, DUCK, Dive and Dodge
By Ryan Frisco
Does anyone remember the timeless Ben Stiller/Vince Vaughn classic movie Dodgeball? In it, when the characters are trying to learn the game of dodgeball, they watch an old tutorial of the game courtesy of Patches O'Hoolahan. He lived by the 5 D's of Dodgeball: Dodge, Dip, Duck, Dive and Dodge. I'm pretty sure Ilya Bryzgalov watched this tutorial when learning to be a goalie, and he really paid attention to the 'Duck' section. Please, watch this video!
Did you see that?! Bryzgalov DUCKED away from the puck, letting it easily into the goal!! I mean, it's not like he's wearing a thousand pounds of padding or anything, along with a hockey mask that will stop the Terminator's hand from poking him in the eye. Seriously man, that right there is embarrassing. Had I been coach, I would have had a hard time keeping him in after that.
Fortunately, the Flyers made a great comeback in the game to win and keep their streak alive. I poke fun at Bryz, but for the record he has been the best player on the Flyers the majority of the season and is a HUGE part of why they are in the running for a playoff spot. He has been solid. But seriously man, your job is to protect the net. C'MON MAN!
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