December 15, 2012

World junior team goalie Jordan Binnington takes in his last practice in Calgary on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, prior to flying to Finland before the tournament begins. (Darren Makowichuk/QMI Agency)

CALGARY - Back in the day, it was assumed every goalie was a little crazy.

Think of a netminder like Gilles Gratton (aka Grattoony the Loony) who said his abdominal pains were the result of injuries sustained while a soldier during the Spanish Inquisition.

Jordan Binnington, one of the three goalies on Canada's world junior squad, isn't that far out there, but has a quirky side to him.

Just check out the Twitter feed from the Owen Sound twineminder (@binnnasty).