bustaheims
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Nik the Trik said:But then is the idea that goalies just aren't allowed to be touched? Would you whistle that play dead if the puck doesn't go in?
I think in order for a goal to be called off something serious enough to at least warrant a stoppage in play should have occurred. Otherwise it makes it seem like the goal was called on the basis of rulebook ephemera.
I think the line should be one of intent. If it's clear you know you're going to come into contact with the goalie but don't do anything to get out of the way, it's no goal. If you've made a point of doing more than just skating into the goalie, it's a penalty.