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 Got a question on rule clarification, comments on rule enforcements or some memorable NHL stories? Kerry Fraser wants to answer your emails at [email protected]! Kerry, A question from my goaltender son. He was playing his game the other night and the ref comes over and says he is going to give him a delay of game penalty if he continues to push the snow from his crease by the goal posts. As in - you are putting too much snow by the goal posts! Cmon Ref! Does such a penalty actually exist? Hope you are great. Mark Dear Readers: This is the first time that the Cmon Ref mail bag has received a question from someone within TSN let alone at the top of the corporate ladder. It demonstrates the passion that this game invokes from hockey fans (and particularly parents of young players) and the thirst for expert analysis no matter what their background or occupation. Under Mark Milliere as Senior Vice-President, Production, he is one of the reasons that TSN is recognized as Canadas Sports Leader. Without Marks primary support and blessing, in addition to Steve Dryden, the Cmon Ref column would not exist! You have them to thank for this column and my analyst work with TSN. With that said, when the boss asks Cmon Ref a question it would be wise to exercise my "best judgment" and provide him with an answer. Heres hoping he likes it... As strange as it may sound, there actually is a rule against piling snow in the crease. In the NHL rule book, 67.3 states, "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." Additionally, Rule 67.5 - Awarded Goal, refers to when the goalie goes to his bench for an extra attacker; "When a goalkeeper, prior to proceeding to his players bench to be replaced by an extra attacker, intentionally leaves his stick or other piece of equipment, piles snow or obstacles at or near his net that, in the opinion of the Referee, would tend to prevent the puck from entering the net, a goal shall be awarded. In order to award a goal in this situation, the goalkeeper must have been replaced for an extra attacker; otherwise a minor penalty shall be assessed. This rule was already in the book when I first arrived at the NHL training camp for officials in 1972. The reason it was in the book was because it happened at least one time in an NHL game. Some wise goalkeeper piled up some snow to keep a slow moving puck from crossing the goal line or left his stick guarding the open cage when he bolted to the bench for an extra attacker. In the practical application the "obstacle" would have to prevent the puck from entering the goal. If a shot went wide of the net an awarded goal or minor penalty should not be assessed. That being said some referees interpret the rule book literally as opposed to using it as a guide to utilize common sense and good judgment! During my career, excessive amounts of snow accumulated around the goal crease and at the players benches prior to the NHL implementation of the snow removal people that come onto the ice during each commercial timeout. In many arenas attractive female skaters in "costume" perform the important task of clearing away the buildup of snow. My, how far the game of hockey has come from the early days when the goal judges stood on the ice behind the net to "flag" a goal and the referee rang a bell as opposed to blowing a whistle to stop play! It sounds to me Mark that the referee in your sons game was overly officious and his communication skills need some work. Theres a lesson to be learned here from your question. My objective was to get players to play on my terms without having to impose myself and create a confrontation where none was required. Prior to the "snow angels" many goalies deliberately piled snow at the corner of their goal posts (both inside and outside of the net.) Most goalies are very sensitive to their crease area. Some were more sensitive than others; especially Billy Smith, Ron Hextall and Ed Belfour. Do you see a common pattern here folks? These guys were all really intense. Often when I looked inside their mask I saw eyes blazing back at me. Here is how I handled a buildup of snow in the crease involving these guys and others. First I would inform the goalie that as per a rule the snow had piled up in and around their crease and we needed to removed it; always making the request with a "please" attached. I would ask them if they minded if I took care of it for them or if they preferred to clear it well away from the cage with their goal stick. Some guys would say go ahead. Eddie Belfour, the newest addition to the Hockey Hall of Fame, would say Ill take care of it, which he did. Belfour didnt allow anything to go inside his net; not even a piece of tape, broken stick or even snow. I made the mistake of attempting to throw a piece of tape I picked up into his cage and he snapped, "DONT throw that in there!" I put the tape in my pocket. You didnt want to touch his water bottle or put it in the sleeve on top of the net without his expressed permission either. Eddie the Eagle was very superstitious and in the zone. Other guys were free spirits. One night in Hartford Greg Millen had built a minor snow bank along the goal line inside the net which almost extended from post to post. I asked him if he was building a snow fort. There is a proper way to handle every situation and I asked Greg if he preferred me to get a shovel, a plow or he could use his goal stick but one way or the other it had to go. Millen smiled as he cleared out the snow bank with his stick and I told him Id throw the first snow ball if he attempted to build another igloo. I believe this approach is much better than the one that your sons referee appeared to utilize. In youth hockey, no differently than professional ranks, the referee can educate players and solicit their cooperation. I dont imagine your son knew there was a penalty for piling snow? Thats just what goalies do - housekeeping in and around their crease. The first thing this amateur referee should have done was politely ask your son if he knew there was a rule and a penalty for piling snow that might prevent the puck from entering the net. He could then say I think we are at that point and could you please remove the snow either deep into your net or away from the posts where it wont interfere with the puck. The ref should then finish up by saying I really appreciate your help with this. I never had to impose a penalty for piling snow during my 30-year NHL career nor did I have a confrontation with a goalie over its removal. One penalty that I did have to call and your son should be aware of is when a goalie throws the puck forward toward his opponents goal and is picked up by the goalies teammate. Reggie Lemelin threw the puck out to his teammate at the blue line and was penalized. Another time Andy Moog threw it to the top of the faceoff circle and Messier took off with the puck. Neither goalie knew the rule until I called it against them. I hope this helps clear up any confusion, Mark. Goalies are a special breed of player and can cause the ref all kinds of problems as we are seeing now in the NHL with body contact. I did my very best to establish a good working relationship with them and get them to play on my terms without creating excessive anxiety. I suggest your son should print up this column and present it to the referee as a gift from Cmon Ref. He should also tell the referee that he now understands that he cant pile snow to excess at his goal posts. Bring on the "ice angels" at all levels of the game. Kind Personal Regards,Kerry Dale Hunter Jersey . It was almost exactly like the way Babcocks Team Canada won gold at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. The result was a 2-1 Red Wings victory on Swedish Olympian Gustav Nyquists rebound goal with 28 seconds left in overtime. Marcus Johansson . PETERSBURG, Fla. http://www.hockeycapitalsstore.com/authentic-nicklas-backstrom-capitals- jersey-sale/. The Suns announced the signing Wednesday. Barbosa spent his first seven seasons with the Suns, averaging 12.6 points from 2003-10. The Brazilian guard was a sparkplug off the bench for those fast-paced teams, and the Suns could use a little jolt with starting guard Eric Bledsoe out with a sprained right knee. Washington Capitals Jersey . Watch the Blackhawks vs. Wild live tonight on TSN2 at 9:30pm et/6:30pm pt. This series is rematch of a 2013 postseason matchup, as the Wild were the Blackhawks first victim in their march to the Cup last year. Matt Niskanen Capitals Jersey . The Dutch were knocked from top spot despite winning two European Championship qualifiers, including an 11-0 victory over San Marino. Germany stays third and Uruguay rises to a best-ever fourth.MONTREAL - After a devastating start to the season, Patrice Bernier would love to see the Montreal Impact head into the World Cup break on a high note. The Impact (2-6-4) host D.C. United tonight before a two-week respite from Major League Soccer, and Bernier says a tough defeat against third-place United (6-4-4) could hurt the teams morale, and undo much of their recent success. Watch the game live on TSN and TSN GO at 7:30pm et/4:30pm pt. "You want to finish on a high, with positive emotions," the Impact midfielder said after practice this week. "We want to start the second half of the season with good energy, so its important to take points from a conference rival. We havent quite reached our full potential yet. We have to use everything weve done over the last few weeks, use that intensity, and finish with something to build on before the two-week break." After stumbling out to a horrible start, the tide may be turning for the Impact. While still at the bottom of the MLS standings, with only 10 points from 12 games, Montreal has strung together a few convincing performances in the last four weeks. The team has only lost once in its last six games (3-1-2) in all competitions, has posted consecutive clean sheets, and is unbeaten at home in its last three. The Impact havent conceded at Saputo Stadium in the last 206 minutes. Whats more, the Impact are flying high after taking home the Amway Canadian Championship last week, beating their Toronto FC rivals in the second leg of the final on home soil. "Its good to walk with your chest up a little, with broad shoulders and with more confidence," Impact coach Frank Klopas said of the teams newfound optimism. "But you have to stay level-headed and continue to work. We cant let anything get to our head. The attitude and the mentality have to be right — and then we can enjoy the break." Montreal is facing a consistent D.C. United club on a good stretch of their own. Ben Olsens men have only lost twice in their last 12 contests — both defeats coming in one-goal decisions on the road. D.C. is stingy at the back. Theyve conceded an MLS third-best 14 goals on the season — only Toronto (13) and Los Angeles (11) have surrendered less. Goalie Bill Hamid has only been beaten three times in his last six games. And like the Impact, United have recorded back-to-back clean sheets. At the other end of the pitch, Fabian Espindola is playing equally well. The Argentine striker, who has scored in three consecutive contests, leads the team in almost every offensive category. He has seven goals, fivve assists, 34 shots, and 14 shots on target so far this season.dddddddddddd "They have a team where if we lose our concentration or focus at any moment, it can hurt you," said Klopas. "They have a lot of talented players in the final third that can create problems. We cannot lose our focus. "Its a tricky game because you cant be thinking about the break. Weve worked so hard that we cannot relax right now. The attitude has to be the way its been in the last couple of games. If we dont, were going to make it very difficult on ourselves." Klopass men seemed to lose their focus the last time these two teams met on May 17, settling for the 1-1 draw after conceding late to DCUs Eddie Johnson. The Impact took the lead in the 56th minute courtesy of Jack McInerney, but coughed it up five minutes from time. Montreals lax defending allowed Espindola to send a cross in the penalty box to a loosely-covered Johnson, who headed it home. Wary of a similar outcome, Klopas made sure his team focused on their box defending in training on Monday. Bernier says the Impact squad that blew the lead at RFK Stadium last month is long gone. "The group is more solid in defence," he said. "We arent giving up many chances. Up front, were creating chances and were winning tight games. Were more confident and better organized now. Were working better as a team. Were giving up fewer freebies than we did at the start of the season." The Impact could be without the services of midfielder Justin Mapp, who hurt his groin in the Canadian Championship final. Mapp, who played three games with D.C. United in 2002, didnt practise with his teammates on Monday, instead doing various strength exercises along the sidelines. Officially match fit for the first time in more than six months, Spanish defender Adrian Lopez was on the pitch practising with the team. Lopez tore his right ACL in September and underwent surgery the following month. Although he is cleared by the team doctors, he will likely make his first appearance for the club after the two-week break. Notes: D.C. United are one point off the Eastern Conference lead. … Montreal and D.C. have split their six all-time meetings (2-2-2). … Newly-acquired Mamadou Danso could make his Impact debut on Wednesday. … Espindola missed a penalty kick deep into stoppage time against Columbus on Saturday. The goal would surely have given D.C. a 1-0 victory. … McInerney has four career goals versus DCU. … The two teams meet up one final time when they wrap up their MLS seasons on Oct. 25. cheap jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '
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