Mar 12, 2018 chris johnston joins eric engels and donnovan bennett to talk about the ongoing goalie interference controversy in the nhl and how it is becoming a pr nightm. The league also determines the specifications for playing equipment used in its games. Friedman on goalie interference, offside audits new, 9 comments an unintended consequence of video replay may have referees potentially trained. There are countless examples since late march, when the situation room was put in charge, and there still seems to be no clearcut definition as to what is and what is not goalie interference. Nhl gms vote to not alter offside rule, but want goalie. Nhls goalie interference rule rubs fans, players the. Mar 21, 2018 goalie interference will remain a judgment. For the record, the nhl defines goaltender interference as all cases in which an attacking player initiates intentional or deliberate contact with a goalkeeper, whether or not the goalkeeper is.
Mar 20, 2018 nhl wants situation room, not referees, to have final say on goalie interference open this photo in gallery. Rule 625 interference usa hockey officiating rulebook. On saturday, brian dumoulins wouldbe goal didnt survive the ground despite. Learn about interference and goaltender interference hockey penalties in this free hockey rules video from a ho. The 19 biggest rule changes in nhl history fox sports. Ive highlighted the parts that are relevant to this play. A player who is behind and opponent, who does not have the puck, may not use his stick, body or free hand in order to restrain his opponent, but must skate in order to gain or reestablish his proper position in order to make a check. Who knows, but it wouldve been a significantly different game. But whats needed most is a clearcut definition of what constitutes goalie interference, likely entailing a rewriting or clarification of the rule book. Nhl, players still looking for clarity on goalie interference. Goaltender interference rule remains a mystery to nhl players. Nhl wants situation room, not referees, to have final say on goalie interference open this photo in gallery. Give us clarity on goaltender interference unfiltered.
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. 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 problem of goalie interference now is that the nhl isnt consistent in deciding on what actually is interference. This is according to usa hockey rule 404a and nhl rule 28. Mar 21, 2018 nhl goalie interference challenges could see change by start of playoffs. Goaltender interference rule remains a mystery to nhl. Ryan stromes overtime goal against the calgary flames on thursday night was disallowed due to goalie interference. Mar 19, 2018 what in the world constitutes goalie interference. What happened last night to the blues and the jets, though, werent tickytack matter of interpretation incidents. The nhl wants their officials to not be quite as tickytack when they call goalie interference. The nhl needs to instruct the referees about what goalie interference is or adopt more strict rules that would limit the possibility of interference. What the heck is goaltender interference in the nhl, anyway. In order to determine if the play was goalie interference, we should look in the official nhl rule book to determine the appropriate definition.
National hockey league official rules 20152016 iv detail of goal crease 6 16 28 11 from end of boards to center of goal line 4 46. Why the nhl should adopt the iihfs goalie interference rule. The league has had its hands full with the recent controversies. There isnt yet a singular face to the nhls goalie interference quandary as al riveron became in the nfls seeminglyneverending quest to determine a catch. Something could be classified as goalie interference under rule 69. If the goalie has a foot in the crease but the ball and his stick are outside of the crease, is it legal for the attacker to rake under his stick. Mar 08, 2018 the problem of goalie interference now is that the nhl isnt consistent in deciding on what actually is interference. In fact, earlier in the same game, marcandre fleury had a player interfere with him, but it was not called back. Nhls goalie interference rule rubs fans, players the wrong. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading goalie interference nhl scorpions book 2. Rule change approved regarding goaltender interference. As the league and its players forge ahead into the playoffs, everyone is still hoping for a solution.
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. Oct 18, 2011 in order to determine if the play was goalie interference, we should look in the official nhl rule book to determine the appropriate definition. A penalty for interference or charging should be called in every case where an opposing player makes unnecessary contact with a goalkeeper. Nhl wants situation room, not referees, to have final say. Ambiguous goalie interference rules continue to bemuse nhl. 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. This includes the following actions which shall be. Nhl s goalie interference rule rubs fans, players the wrong way. Nhl wants situation room, not referees, to have final say on. The nhl general managers meetings were dominated by talk of the goalie interference. Mar 16, 2018 the league has had its hands full with the recent controversies.
Apr 29, 2018 there are countless examples since late march, when the situation room was put in charge, and there still seems to be no clearcut definition as to what is and what is not goalie interference. 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. 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 goalie interference challenges could see change by start of playoffs. Nhl approves rule change regarding goaltender interference. Body position shall be determined as the player skating in front of or besides his opponent, traveling in the same direction. Nhl goalie interference challenges could see change by. There is a very long explanation of the interference penalty in the nhl rulebook. Mar 11, 2018 there isnt yet a singular face to the nhls goalie interference quandary as al riveron became in the nfls seeminglyneverending quest to determine a catch. 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. The official nhl rulebooks definition of interference on a goalkeeper rule 69 is below. A controversy over the leagues goaltender interference rules has flared up periodically all season long.
Note 1 for the purpose of this rule, any accidental or unavoidable contact that occurs with the goalkeeper shall be penalized under the interference rule. Inconsistency is the real problem with goalie interference. Any deliberate body contact or check that is delivered to the goalkeeper shall be penalized as charging. Apr 27, 2008 what you can and cant get by with in hockey. But for nick holden, it was a day to find out he would be staying put for. No one seems to know what constitutes goalie interference in the nhl on a given night. Nhls goalie interference rule rubs fans, players the wrong way. Goalie interference issue turning into a nightmare for nhl. Nhl challenges gms to make a few goalie interference calls. Nhl to discuss goalie interference rule at gm meetings later.
Likewise, referees should be alert to penalize goalkeepers for any infractions they commit in the vicinity of the goal. This includes the following actions which shall be penalized under this rule. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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.
Nov 18, 2014 nhl gms to look at ot format, emergency goalie rule at meeting. Goaltender interference decision tree based on the nhl. Based on these five points, does this constitute goaltender interference. Mar 20, 2018 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. Theyre looking to make a file of plays to look back on to see if incidental contact. The nhl does a lot of dumb things in regards to interpretation of the rules, but this absolutely takes the cake. Nhl clarifies confusion about goaltender interference rule. Its never going to be 100% the idea that rooms full of gms and reporters cant come to a consensus on such plays illustrates the.
Chris johnston joins eric engels and donnovan bennett to talk about the ongoing goalie interference controversy in the nhl and how it is becoming a pr nightm. Nhl gms to look at ot format, emergency goalie rule at meeting. Paul romanuk believes a solution for the nhl can be found. Infractions of the rules, such as offside and icing, lead to a stoppage of play and subsequent to the offending teams. Providing a protective screen and limiting the opportunity for an opposing player to apply pressure to a teammate in possession and control of the puck. Doug weight wants clarity on goaltender interference rule. Apr 11, 2018 no one seems to know what constitutes goalie interference in the nhl on a given night. Vexing rule will be a hot topic at nhl gm meetings no one knows what goals will be called back anymore. From the official nhl rule book rule 69 interference on the goalkeeper. As a fanbase, we need clarity on goaltender interference because it seems like the nhl is reading from a rulebook that we cant see. Goalie interference nhl scorpions book 2 kindle edition. The nhl rules stipulate a few different criteria for an interference penalty. Changes are coming to nhls goaltender interference.
When is it legal for an attackman to rake under a goalies stick clamped on the ball. Goalie interference nhl scorpions book 2 kindle edition by worrell, nikki. They were pretty clearcut violations of the letter of the goalie interference rule, and that is inexcusable. Apr 09, 2018 its not as frustrating when the right call is made, but when its pretty clear what the call should be, and that call is ignored, it gets infuriating. Nhl players confused over leagues goaltender interference rule. Every team is subject to terrible calls, and this one succeeding is great for the league.
Yes, the nhl blew it and cost the preds, but the nhl isnt against the preds. Something could be classified as goalie interference under. The national hockey league rules are the rules governing the play of the national hockey league nhl, a professional ice hockey organization. Unfortunately, the nhls goalie interference call has now reached the same level of mystical confusion. The two gaping holes in the nhls new goalie interference. The nhls controversial goalie interference rule has. In other words, goals scored while attacking players are standing in the crease may, in appropriate circumstances be allowed. Nhl to discuss goalie interference rule at gm meetings.
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