Kukla's Korner Hockey
Handling The Puck
by Paul on 09/15/05 at 08:30 AM ET
Comments (0)
Behind the net, goalies can handle the puck only in a designated area defined by lines that start on the goal line 6 feet from each post and extend diagonally to points 28 feet apart at the end boards. Violators will be assessed a two-minute penalty for delay of game. There was confusion between Fernandez and Roloson this week as to how the rule will be interpreted. Can a goalie in the restricted area reach out and grab or shoot the puck? And what about loose pucks just outside the trapezoid; can he smother or poke-check them from the crease? Goalie coach Bob Mason called the league's officiating office to learn the answers. "The puck's got to be in the trapezoid to play it," he said. As for a goalie in his crease, Mason said, "If you're in the paint, you can reach and grab it."
Filed in: | KK Hockey | Permalink
Comments
Be the first to comment.
Add a Comment
Please limit embedded image or media size to 575 pixels wide.
Add your own avatar by joining Kukla's Korner, or logging in and uploading one in your member control panel.
Captchas bug you? Join KK or log in and you won't have to bother.
Most Recent Blog Posts
Zdeno Chara, work in progress? At one time, he most certainly was just that
Senators GM Bryan Murray stirs the trade rumor mill
Gregory Campbell should be good to go fro Boston’s training camp
LeBrun’s Rumblings and TSN’s Insider Trading segment = bomb-droppin’
Spit take: Avalanche plan on skipping Seth Jones, taking a forward
Gretzky talks about the NHL’s future in La Belle Province, knowing nothing about Phoenix’s situation
As you might expect, the forecast in Flyer-land is ‘rumor-y’
Kypreos: Coyotes trying to retain Tippett’s services
NHL’s General Managers to meet on Wednesday, discuss possible rule changes
About Kukla's Korner Hockey
Paul Kukla founded Kukla’s Korner in 2005 and the site has since become the must-read site on the ‘net for all the latest happenings around the NHL.
From breaking news to in-depth stories around the league, KK Hockey is updated with fresh stories all day long and will bring you the latest news as quickly as possible.
Email Paul anytime at pk@kuklaskorner.com
