Brian Elliott would much prefer to keep making saves with his glove, instead of elsewhere. (USATSI)
Brian Elliott would much prefer to keep making saves with his glove, instead of elsewhere. (USATSI)

Take one look at the photo below and you will know that being a goaltender takes a special kind of crazy. St. Louis Blues netminder Brian Elliott is a lucky man after he took a heavy shot right to the groin. Goaltenders have specifically designed protective cups for just such an occasion, but even those can’t withstand every shot they take.

Elliott tweeted out a photo of the aftermath, which must have occurred during practice Friday. The puck broke his cup and judging by the damage, he might be lucky to still be walking right.

“Why you shouldn’t be a goalie” Chapter 1,175.