Hockey History: First Goalie Pull, 1927

On March 27th, 95 years ago this week, an NHO coach made hockey history by pulling his

goalie for an extra attacker late in the game.

It was the very first time anyone tried that gutsy move in the league, aiming to tie or

win with six skaters on the ice.

The tactic failed that night, as the other teams scored into the empty net.

Still, it sparked a strategy that's now standard in close contests during the final minutes.

hockey fans and players have embraced the high stakes drama it creates.

Empty net goals have become thrilling highlights, turning tense endings into celebrations or

heartbreak.

Alex Ovechkin leads the way as the all-time NHO record holder for empty net tallies.

But the strategy has also delivered unforgettable misses that swung games, like shots that sailed

wide and handed victories to opponents.

Today, pulling the goalie remains a calculated risk that amps up every late game push,

keeping the sport as exciting as ever.

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