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No longer a young goaltender, the Chicago Blackhawks are starting to rely heavily on Corey Crawford in net. All the pieces are there for the Blackhawks with outstanding scoring talent and solid defense, but goaltending has been a problem ever since winning the Stanley Cup. Even rumors of acquiring Roberto Luongo popped up last season.
So far this season, Crawford has held up to his expectations having winning six of eight games and yet to lose a game in regulation. Crawford was drafted by the Blackhawks in 2003 in Nashville, being a part of the amazing draft class that are now super stars of the NHL.
At 6'2", Crawford plays big in his net. Watching Pekka Rinne, who's 6'5", and Corey Crawford when they're between the pipes, many would believe they're the same height. Crawford isn't forced to come out as much due to his height, but when he does, there is little room to shoot that only a sniper...
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February 11, 2013
