Pulling the Goalie Turns 95 - NHL's Wild Tactic Born

The NHL's now-routine goalie pull that swings late games traces its chaotic roots back 95 years to a forgotten moment that changed coaching forever. Front-office vets still whisper about how that first desperate gamble set the stage for empty-net thrillers and heartbreaking own-goals we see every night. As coaches debate pulling earlier in tight playoffs, this anniversary reminds everyone why the league's riskiest play remains a high-wire act with massive stakes.