* Halloween costume? No problem!
* Detroit Red Wing goalies look like Santa; can earn extra money during the holidays.
* Can check out the babes (or guys) rinkside without them even knowing.
* Slash all you want; they send someone else to the penalty box.
* Padding gives the impression you're really buff.
* Mask allows you to double as Darth Vader in any upcoming "Star Wars".
* Can get inventive nickname like "Eddie".
* Flexibility can be useful in other entertainment ventures, if you know what I mean.
* Bruises can really bring out the color in your eyes.
* Two Words: Bigger Stick