Anyone that's attended summer camp knows it's a place for exploration and experimentation.
The same goes for summer camp in the National Hockey League, as New York Islanders rookie sensation Ryan Strome showed in pulled off this inventive move in the team's Blue and White Scrimmage last weekend:
Wow. That was a documented case of goalie abuse right there, as Strome went between the legs, spun around and sent a backhander high into the net for an awesome goal.
It's not the first time Strome has created a viral video hit, having scored a beautiful goal on the rush for the Niagara IceDogs in 2010. Just another reason why Strome is part of a growing number of players who made their make on YouTube before even playing a game in the NHL.
What inspired Strome, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2011 NHL Draft? From the Islanders website:
"Someone told me to put the puck through my legs and I thought I'd take it to a new level," Strome said. "I'm glad it worked. I almost got poke-checked, but I found a way to get it in and I'm just happy the fans liked it."
Judging by the "we're not worthy" bows of appreciation in the Nassau Coliseum stands, we'd say they liked it just fine. Combine that with Strome's desire to win the Stanley Cup for the Islanders, and you've got an instant fan favorite on Long Island.