Why do goalies smell bad?
I've played hockey for a while now, and I've noticed something consistent about goalies: they often smell…distinctive. I'm not trying to be offensive, but I'm genuinely curious if this is a common experience.
I've played with goalies whose gear reeks. Like, it smells like it's never been washed. I've played with goalies who just seem to have a strong body odor, even before the game starts. I've played with goalies who smell like stale beer. It's not every goalie, but it's frequent enough that I'm wondering if there's something specific to the position that contributes to this.
Is it the equipment? Is it the lack of movement during the game? Is there something about the way goalies sweat that's different? I'm genuinely curious if other players have noticed this, and if any goalies have insight into why this might be the case. I'm not trying to be mean, just looking for an explanation.