Rule change approved regarding goaltender interference. The player in possession of the puck or last to have it, whether a player was restrained, if a skater used a pick, the use of a free hand, andor the use of the stick to impede a players movement. What is interference in hockey for goalies and other players. As the league and its players forge ahead into the playoffs, everyone is still hoping for a solution. The rules and procedures behind the goalie interferencenet off. Learn more about nhl rules about the interference penalty from hockey monkey. In other words, goals scored while attacking players are standing in the crease may, in appropriate circumstances be allowed.
Usah rulebook interference minor example 4 goaltender. Stung by vocal criticism over the definition of goaltender interference and the procedures in place for determining whether that offense occurred, the nhls board of governors on tuesday. Understanding goaltender interference nhl rules youtube. The nhl has a whole section of their rulebook dedicated to goalie interference and what is and isnt a good goal. A goalkeeper shall be assessed a minor penalty when he deliberately drops the puck into his pads or onto the goal net. Ambiguous goalie interference rules continue to bemuse nhl. Likewise, referees should be alert to penalize goalkeepers for any infractions they commit in the vicinity of the goal. For the record, the nhl defines goaltender interference as all cases in which an attacking player initiates intentional or deliberate contact with a. Nhl gms vote to not alter offside rule, but want goalie. Someone thats played the game in the blue paint should be in the situation room. The nhl rules stipulate a few different criteria for an interference penalty. Goalie interference issue likely wont be solved before.
Referred to as rule 69 in the official rulebook, goalie interference has nine different appendixes and spans three pages. Toronto confirmed that there was goalie interference and the play shall be ruled no goal. The pace and excitement of 3on3 overtime isnt just a thrill for hockey fans nhl. Rule 625 interference note interference is defined as when a player uses his body pick or block to impede the progress of an opponent nonpuck carrier with no effort to play the puck, maintain normal foot speed or maintain an established skating lane. Delay of game, goalie interference rules draw ire of nhl players. Nhl clarifies confusion about goaltender interference rule the nhl held a meeting saturday to discuss goaltender interference and plans to send a memo to officials as a refresher. Nhls goalie interference rule rubs fans, players the wrong way ryan stromes overtime goal against the calgary flames on thursday night was disallowed due to goalie interference. Delay of game calls, goalie interference top worst rules. Learn about interference and goaltender interference hockey penalties in this free hockey rules video from a hockey. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Table 17 coincidental penalties table 18 interference on the goalkeeper.
Rule 625 interference usa hockey officiating rulebook. The official national hockey league web site includes features, news, rosters. I attempt to make sense of the rule that seems to be the most confusing and. Delayofgame calls, goalie interference top worst rules. A penalty for interference or charging should be called in every case where an opposing player makes unnecessary contact with a goalkeeper. What the heck is goaltender interference in the nhl, anyway. New yorktoronto the national hockey leagues board of governors has approved changes to rule 78.
In all such cases, whether or not a goal is scored, the offensive player will receive a minor penalty for goalkeeper interference. This is an indepth look into the nhls rule on goaltender interference. By definition, goalie interference in hockey is a penalty called when an opposing player initiates contact with the goalie, whether intentionally or unintentionally, and therefore impairing the goalie. When reading through the rules it becomes hard to imagine that there is an inconsistency when making calls when its laid out pretty clear in the 201718 nhl rulebook. Delay of game, goalie interference rules draw ire of nhl. No goal may be scored with an attacking player in the goal crease unless the puck has preceded the player s into the goal crease or the goalkeeper is out of the. Games are being lost in the playoffs and its not right.
Nhl rules for emergency goalies roberto luongo and al montoya both got injured in the panthers game against the leafs, so goalie coach robb tallas put on the pads and prepared to. The nhl rulebook the nhl has a whole section of their rulebook dedicated to goalie interference and what is and isnt a good goal. Explanation and nhl rules goalie interference and other player interference in hockey by definition, goalie interference in hockey is a penalty called when an opposing player initiates contact with the goalie, whether intentionally or unintentionally, and therefore impairing the goalie s ability to move freely. Differences between iihf, nhl rulebooks youll notice at. No one seems to know what constitutes goalie interference in the nhl on a given night. Nhl to discuss goalie interference rule at gm meetings. Goaltender interference interference on the goalkeeper is covered by rule 69 of the nhl official rules, and also by table 18 in the back of the rulebook.
Someone thats played the game in the blue paint should be in the situation. Nhl to discuss goalie interference rule at gm meetings later this month nobody really knows what goaltender interference is anymore, and the league has to do something about that. Usah rulebook interference minor example 4 goaltender interference usa hockey officiating. The nhl rulebook has been updated for the 201920 season with changes to. Referred to as rule 69 in the official rulebook, goalie interference has. Nhl gms vote to not alter offside rule, but want goalie interference process changed the leagues gms want goalie interference to be determined by the situation room in toronto. There are five guys from nhl hockey ops that are in the room every night and. A goalkeeper shall be assessed a minor penalty when he deliberately piles up snow or obstacles at or near his net that, in the opinion of the referee, would tend to prevent the scoring of a goal. Goalie interference waved off goals all footage belongs to the nhl made with kinemaster all rights reserved made for entertainment purposes only thanks for watching. Infractions of the rules, such as offside and icing, lead to a stoppage of play and subsequent to the offending teams. Its wordy, filled with jargon and open to any interpretation. Interference on the goalkeeper this rule is based on the premise that an attacking players position, whether inside or outside the crease, should not, by itself. Nhls goalie interference rule rubs fans, players the. Interference on the goalkeeper this rule is based on the premise that an attacking players position, whether inside or outside the crease, should not, by itself, determine whether a goal should be allowed or disallowed.
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