He cannot play goalie, nor can he play hockey.

He can't skate, either.

But Fort Worth Star-Telegram sports columnist Mac Engel did cover the Dallas Stars as a beat writer for several seasons. He is hoping that ability to report on a hockey team translates to the ice, specifically between the pipes.

On Monday at the Dr Pepper Stars Center in Farmer's Branch, Engel put on some well-worn goalie gear from Star-Telegram sports writer Peter Dawson, who actually does play, to face a real shot from a real player.

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