The average speed of a hockey puck flying across the ice in a NHL game is between 80-110 mph. What does it take to stop a projectile traveling at such a velocity? The answer is MORE speed. We found out just how that lighting reflex works when famed goalie Tuukka Rask from the Boston Bruins came to the studio for a video and photo shoot.
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We had to get in close while filming the eyes that see what most people can’t.
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Michael preps a photograph of Tuukka adjusting his Franklin gloves.
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You have to be prepared before approaching a goal guarded by this stare!
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Nothing like a little smoke to add to the mood!
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After the shoot, Tuukka got down low for some knee hockey with a few of his younger fans.
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He wrapped up the day with autographs for the kids who attended the shoot!
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Check out the final video here: