This section will describe fouls that dont specifically fit into the other sections of the rule book but can still result in penalties being assessed for a. 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. Mar 16, 2018 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. On saturday, brian dumoulins wouldbe goal didnt survive the ground despite. Nhl gms sticking with current coachs challenge rule. The nhl needs to instruct the referees about what goalie interference is or adopt more strict rules that would limit the possibility of interference. This action is considered to be preventing an opponent from retrieving his stick. Elliotte friedmans latest 30 thoughts brings up something interesting the leagues trying to do with goalie interference and offsides. 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.
The infraction is inherently subjective, its entry in the nhl rulebook 69. Mar 19, 2018 lets take a look at the rule and some recent examples. The referee must assess the team a player a minor penalty for interference. Rule 27 puts goaltenders in their place scouting the. Getting to know the nhl rulebook winging it in motown. The cases for and against goaltender interference on.
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. Changes are coming to nhls goaltender interference. 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. Nhl gms vote to not alter offside rule, but want goalie. New york toronto the national hockey leagues board of governors has approved changes to rule 78. Goaltender interference physically impeding or checking the goaltender. Lastly, as i pointed out elsewhere, its rule 69 in the 2016 17 rule book. You ignored the fact that c also says other than incidental contact. Goaltender leaving the crease a goaltender may not leave the vicinity of his crease during an altercation. The 19 biggest rule changes in nhl history fox sports. Visually impeding the goaltender s view of the play with the body, called screening, is legal. Goaltender interference decision tree based on the nhl. The two gaping holes in the nhls new goalie interference. 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.
A players body position is defined as the ice beneath his feet and is permitted to impede an opponent if he is moving the same direction. New nhl protocol on goaltender interference to begin this. In the bigger picture, however, i would say that, yes, the nhl needs to do a better guidance, education and communication job with the criteria for the goaltender interference rules. Player safety examines goaltender interference to help players and fans understand how these infractions are viewed and evaluated. The rules and procedures behind the goalie interferencenet off. Nhl gms sticking with current coachs challenge rule sports. Team a shoots the puck from behind the center red line so as to constitute possible icing. 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. Coyotes join leaguewide confusion over nhls goaltenderinterference rule. If a goaltenders actions to protect the net or play the puck result in contact with a skater, the skater is at fault unless it is clear that animation out of the skaters control caused contact with the goaltender. What the heck is goaltender interference in the nhl, anyway.
Jan 26, 2018 what is goaltender interference anyway. 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. Coaches and players dont even know anymore and its all because of inconsistent calls from the referees. Just a week into the 2016 playoffs, weve seen some quirky rules applied.
The nhl, still, has no idea what goaltender interference is. The changes were recommended by the nhls general managers at their march meeting. 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. The nhl, still, has no idea what goaltender interference. With the speed of todays nhl, along with the potential for disaster when a goaltender leaves the crease, perhaps removing the trapezoid now. As the number one development league in the world for the nhl. The player in possession of the puck or last to have it. I know they made it to a stanley cup final in 2016, but the. The nhl rules stipulate a few different criteria for an interference penalty. Rule change approved regarding goaltender interference. The national hockey league rules are the rules governing the play of the national hockey league nhl, a professional ice hockey organization.
Referees case book rule combination 20162018 hockeynl. Ambiguous goalie interference rules continue to bemuse nhl. I think the consensus of the meeting was really more we need to give a refresher and were going to send a memo to the officials. December 2016 november 2016 october 2016 september 2016. 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. Paul romanuk believes a solution for the nhl can be found. The league also determines the specifications for playing equipment used in its games.
Sep 19, 2016 if a spider web metaphor was drawn for nhl rules, the ones surrounding goaltender interference would be black widow webs. Toronto confirmed that there was goalie interference and the play shall be ruled no goal. Nhl clarifies confusion about goaltender interference rule. He is allowed to be in the way of an opponent if he has established body position first. This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form. Goaltender interference rule remains a mystery to nhl. Mar 27, 2018 the rule and how exactly to handle it were discussed. 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. Opinions expressed by forbes contributors are their own. The echl has released their updated rulebook for the 201617 season. Infractions of the rules, such as offside and icing, lead to a stoppage of play and subsequent to the offending teams.
New nhl protocol on goaltender interference to begin this week. Why the nhl should adopt the iihfs goalie interference rule. Goaltender interference rule change has been approved. Goaltender interference rule remains a mystery to nhl players. Their only option to rest those players would be to call a timeout. Coyotes join leaguewide confusion over nhls goaltender. Nhl approves rule change regarding goaltender interference. 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. Coyotes join leaguewide confusion over nhl s goaltender interference rule.
I know they made it to a stanley cup final in 2016, but the fact that. Unfortunately, the nhls goalie interference call has now reached the same level of mystical confusion. Then on sunday, we found out that you can get an interference call for touching. Mar 03, 2017 player safety examines goaltender interference to help players and fans understand how these infractions are viewed and evaluated. This time around, theres no major modifications to the nhl rulebook. The blindside rule, as per the 201617 ohl rulebook. Apr 29, 2018 the intention, particularly on goaltender interference, is did you miss something. 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. Nov 03, 2017 the latest rule controversy to hit the nhl. It is the skaters responsibility to give the goaltender enough room to maneuver. 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.
Every now and then, its fun to dig into the nhls official rulebook and find. Mar 14, 2016 nhl gms stick with coachs challenge rule for now they didnt see eye to eye on goalie interference, but nhl gms decided to stick with the current coachs challenge rule. Sticks, crossbars, and diving into the blue paint on goaltender interference. Feb 02, 2018 this feature is not available right now. Watch outofmarket games and replays with an all new redesigned media player, mobile and connected device apps. Give us clarity on goaltender interference unfiltered. 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. 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. In other words, goals scored while attacking players are standing in the crease may, in appropriate circumstances be allowed. A goalkeeper shall be assessed a minor penalty when he deliberately holds the puck in any manner which, in the opinion of the referee, causes an unnecessary. Beginning in 2005, teams were no longer permitted to change players after an icing.
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. The goalie can only play the puck within that area or in front of the goal line. A controversy over the leagues goaltender interference rules has flared. The national hockey league rules are the rules governing the play of the national hockey. Nhl players and coaches dont know what constitutes goaltender interference, and thats a problem new, 4 comments whats goalie interference. Ohl updates officials, rulebook for 201617 scouting the refs. National hockey league rules news newspapers books scholar jstor september 2010 learn how and when to remove this template message.
Inconsistency is the real problem with goalie interference. Nhl gms stick with coachs challenge rule for now they didnt see eye to eye on goalie interference, but nhl gms decided to stick with the current coachs challenge rule. And if this wasnt already clear enough, the nhl goes on in defining a goaltender interference penalty to completely rule out the relative position of the goalie and player as a significant factor. This season will see only a minor change to the rulebook. The nhl has one minor change to the dreaded puckoverglass penalty. This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form or.
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