Accelerating through the check to a player who is in a vulnerable position, driving an opponent excessively into the boards with no focus on or intent to play the puck, or any check delivered for the purpose of punishment or intimidation that. Note boarding is the action where a player pushes, trips or body checks an opponent causing them to go dangerously into the boards. When reading through the rules it becomes hard to imagine that. The nhl held a meeting saturday to discuss goaltender interference and plans to send a memo to officials as a refresher, commissioner gary bettman said. The most common interference with a goaltender occurs when the goalie comes out of his crease in order to cut down the angle and give the shooter less net to look at or score on. Mar 19, 2018 lets take a look at the rule and some recent examples. Any player who makes physical contact, using his stick or body, in a manner that interferes with the movement of the goalkeeper, unless otherwise specified in the rules. Perhaps it would be 2780 if they hadnt been victimized by a horrible nongoalie interference call in a march 9 contest. Rangers are latest victims of nhls embarrassing officiating. The nhls controversial goalie interference rule has become a. Arizona coyotes join confusion over nhls goaltender. This is according to usa hockey rule 404a and nhl rule 28.
Discuss the nhl, ahl, khl, nwhl, iihf and every other hockey league you can think of. 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. Download the official hockey canadas rule book and other valuable resources for referees, linesmen, coaches, players and fans. Nov 03, 2017 while theres still occasional controversy on the rule s uses and verdicts, its been a bad past few days for the goaltender interference rule.
For the record, the nhl defines goaltender interference as all cases in which an attacking player initiates intentional or. However, should the puck come to a complete stop at any time during the shot attempt, the shot shall be stopped and no goal will be the result. If fans are confused about what constitutes goaltender interference in the nhl, well so are the players. Timing, points of contact, and technique are all scrutinized by officials closely. Aug 26, 2014 rule 41 boarding hockey as a sport is played in a selfcontained space. Similarly to the goaltender interference penalty discussion, this addition to the boarding rule does not fully encompass the scope of what is actually causing the injury. The referee can say a player was intentionally trying to hurt someone. 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. 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.
Nhl moves to put goaltender interference calls into the hands. Goaltender interference rule change has been approved. Well, today, it all came to a head when the nhl made a change to the goaltender interference rule, with the effective change beginning with tomorrows set of nhl games. Jan 26, 2018 what is goaltender interference anyway. Learn more hockey rules, official mentorship, the level system and more. The 19 biggest rule changes in nhl history fox sports. Paul romanuk believes a solution for the nhl can be found.
Goalie interference rule needs revisiting sports illustrated. What the heck is goaltender interference in the nhl, anyway. Any player on the players or penalty bench who interferes, in any manner, with the movement of the puck or any opponent on the ice while play is in progress. Referred to as rule 69 in the official rulebook, goalie interference has nine different appendixes and spans three pages. National hockey league nhl pages on rauzulus street. Goaltender interference calls to be decided by nhls. New york toronto the national hockey leagues board of governors has approved changes to rule 78. Coyotes join leaguewide confusion over nhl s goaltender interference rule. Mar 22, 2018 goaltender interference has become the nhls most controversial rule of late, and teams frustration with it seemed to reach a boiling point when edmonton oilers goaltender cam talbot sounded. Play stops if the puck goes out of play, but all the action otherwise happens within a confined area defined by the ice. Each week we turn the spotlight on a rule from the great game of hockey. Learn about interference and goaltender interference hockey penalties in this free hockey rules video from a hockey coach.
Delay of game, goalie interference rules draw ire of nhl. The referee can say a boarding penalty was severe enough to warrant a major penalty. Ambiguous goalie interference rules continue to bemuse nhl. Goaltender interference rule remains a mystery to nhl players.
Ca hockey canada referees case bookrule combination 20182020 5 official caserule book message from the hockey canada board of directors the rules which are contained in this book are the only rules which are to be used in the playing of hockey under the jurisdiction of hockey canada. But since the goalie interference challenge was introduced in the 201516 season, teams are only successful in overturning a challenge. The league has had its hands full with the recent controversies. Mar 21, 2018 nhl moves to put goaltender interference calls into the hands of central situation room the leagues gms hope a smaller group, which will include a retired referee, will increase the consistency. The boarding call is quite often a major penalty due to the likelihood of injury sustained by the player who was boarded, and officials have the discretion to call a game misconduct or a match penalty if they feel the offense was a. Goaltender interference rule remains a mystery to nhl players if fans are confused about what constitutes goaltender interference in the nhl, well so are the players. Why the nhl should adopt the iihfs goalie interference rule. Be sure to also check out the nhl expansion history. Apr 01, 2018 top 100 sports plays of the decade 2010 2019 best moments duration. Nhl clarifies confusion about goaltender interference rule.
Bruins goalie tuukka rask gives his take on the missed goaltender interference call in the maple leafs goal and looks ahead to bs game 6 in toronto. At least that was the feeling players expressed friday as the anaheim. The nhl rules stipulate a few different criteria for an interference penalty. Boarding in ice hockey is a penalty called when an offending player pushes, trips or checks an opposing player violently into the boards walls of the hockey rink. The nhls controversial goaltender interference rule has become a nuisance and its time for it to go. A minor penalty shall be imposed on a player who, while play is in progress, picks up the puck off the ice with his hand. When a referee assesses a penalty, there are varying degrees of punishment. Hockey canada officiating downloads rule book and case book. The nhl has a whole section of their rulebook dedicated to goalie interference and what is and isnt a good goal. Goaltender interference decision tree based on the nhl. Delay of game, goalie interference rules draw ire of nhl players. Minor penalties are erased by an opponents goal, but. Mar 21, 2018 goaltender interference calls to be decided by nhls situation room gary bettman talks with the media about adding a retired official to help with coachs challenges and hockey operations.
How to fix the nhls goaltender interference problem. Mar 16, 2018 the league has had its hands full with the recent controversies. No one seems to know what constitutes goalie interference in the nhl on a given night. The nhl needs to instruct the referees about what goalie interference is or adopt more strict rules that would limit the possibility of interference. Sep 12, 2014 the nhl rule book previously defined a spinorama as. In other words, goals scored while attacking players are standing in the crease may, in appropriate circumstances be allowed. With league gms meeting this week to discuss some potential rule changes to implement in future nhl seasons, we take a look back at the most notable ones in league history that have shaped the. If a goal is scored as a result of a player obstructing the goaltender, the goal will be disallowed and a minor penalty assessed at the referees discretion. The player in possession of the puck or last to have it.
This latest video takes viewers through the dynamics of determining the issues involving goaltender interference that can merit the possibility of supplement. Apr 30, 2012 goalie interference rule needs revisiting. Once the boarding penalty ends, the teammate can return to the ice, and both teams are at full strength again while the offender remains in the penalty box until the first stoppage in play after hisher ten minutes have elapsed. Nhl players confused over leagues goaltender interference rule. Weve left behind the entities involved in the game, from the players and the officials to the rink itself. When the goalie ventures from the net the attacking players pounce on the opportunity to get in the goalies face and try to distract the goalie from his number one. A penalty can have a duration of two, four, five or 10 minutes. The two gaping holes in the nhls new goalie interference. Rule change approved regarding goaltender interference. After plenty of debate, the gms recommended a change to the rule, which will require approval by the nhl s board of governors and the nhl nhlpa competition committee in the hope it could be enacted by the end of this season. New yorktoronto the national hockey leagues board of governors has approved changes to rule 78. The new york rangers have the best road record in the nhl at 2690. On thursday alone, goaltender interference was used. This post is part of our series hockey 101 geared towards newer fans hitting in hockey is an art form.
For the record, the nhl defines goaltender interference as all cases in. A move where the player completes a 360degree turn as he approaches the goal which involves continuous motion. As the league and its players forge ahead into the playoffs, everyone is. Mar 27, 2018 the rule and how exactly to handle it were discussed. The goaltender interference rule was introduced in the 19911992 nhl season and is based on the idea that the attacking players position shouldnt automatically determine whether a goal is allowed or not. The nhl, still, has no idea what goaltender interference is.
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