If you've reviewed the list of NHL goaltenders, I'm sure you've noticed a pattern.
Kristin, the Ookies and I have commented on it among ourselves several times. Sherry, maybe it has occurred to you as well. Cat, I'm sure you've noticed it tonight.
- Philadelphia goalie: Martin "Marty" Biron
- New Jersey goalie: Martin "Marty" Brodeur
- Ottawa goalie: Martin Gerber
- Dallas goalie: Marty Turco
It's been especially hard for the Flyers-Devils rivalry. Consider the additional coincidences:
- Both our Marty's last names start with "B."
- They are both French Canadian.
All of this leads me to the following plea to Canadian parents (Swiss ones, too, in Gerber's case):
Please, for the love of heaven, if your son's name is Martin/Marty (or any other spelling variant of "Marty") and he is a goalie, have him use his middle name! Let's try for diversity, folks. :)
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