Blue Jackets prospect, legendary HC Lugano goalie swap equipment and put it to the test

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Hockey has changed quite a bit over the years but one of the biggest changes has been the equipment, especially for goalies.

On Tuesday morning, Columbus Blue Jackets prospect and current HC Lugano goalie Elvis Merzlikins was joined by legendary HC Lugano goalie Alfio Molina on the ice, where they decided to rock each other’s equipment.



The 24-year-old Blue Jackets prospect took to the ice at Cornèr Arena rocking 70-year old’s old equipment from his playing days, while the latter took to the ice dressed like the youngster.



Merzlikins didn't just dress the part for show, though, he even went between the pipes and faced some shots in the retro equipment.



The 2014 third round draft pick has been lights out so far this season as he owns a 2.20 goals against average and a .930 save percentage in 20 games this season.

(H/T Twitter/Merzly30)