Goalies are getting taller and taller every year in the NHL, and Cooper Black just made history by becoming the tallest goalie to ever appear in an NHL game.
The size of the net has not changed in hockey, but goals can be hard to come by when teams put a massive goalie in the crease. Although size helps block the goal, goaltenders also have to have incredibly fast reflexes and flexibility to be truly elite.
Check out the history of tall netminders in the NHL below.
Cooper Black Becomes Tallest Goalie in NHL History
Florida Panthers Goaltender Cooper Black made NHL history on Thursday, October 22, becoming the tallest goalie to ever play in an NHL game.
Standing 6-feet 9-inches tall, Black joined the Panthers in 2024 and played primarily for the team's AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers. He was then called up to make his NHL debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Black's debut was entirely impressive, making 17 saves on 20 shots (.850 save percentage) and conceded three goals in the 4-0 loss.
Who are the Tallest Goalies in NHL History
Player | Height | Team(s) |
Cooper Black | 6' 9" (206 cm) | Florida Panthers |
Ben Bishop | 6' 7" (201 cm) | Tampa Bay Lightning, Dallas Stars |
Ivan Fedotov | 6' 7" (201 cm) | Philadelphia Flyers |
Mads Søgaard | 6' 7" (201 cm) | Ottawa Senators |
Mikko Koskinen | 6' 7" (201 cm) | Edmonton Oilers |
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