The Effect Of Age On NHL Goalies

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The focus of my report is on the effect of age on NHL goalies, whether goalie increase their ability & competitive level with more experience compared to those who are younger. Recognizing different focuses (Games played, Games started, Wins & Loses, Save percentage, Goals against Averages) for two seperate groups of goalies (Goalies 25 & younger, as well as 26 & older). Although my main focus is on the effect of age on goalies, i’m as well comparing the effect of age on goalies versus players, whether age affects players ability and competitive level.

The range of goalies in the NHL is spread out between the ages 19 to 38 years of age, showing different strategic types of goalies that have participated in a organized NHL game. Including teams

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