Hey guys,
Great first week of the season. I think the site is pretty updated. Let me know if you find anything that still needs an update. I thought I would clarify some of the rules we have for the league…
- 3 Second Rule – This rule is in place so that after the goalie covers the ball, after the ball goes out of play and after a penalty, the controlling team has a window of time to play the ball. Once the goalie uncovers the ball, he must pass it off to one of the defenders. Once the ball is played by the defender, the opposing team can count to 3 slowly. After 3, the ball is in play. The goalie can play the puck, but once he makes a move to play the puck, he is considered a defender, and the 3 second count can start. At the outset of a penalty or when the ball is brought back into play, the controlling team must play the ball from their own half. The team who is counting to 3, must remain 2 stick lengths away from ball until it is brought back into play.
- High Sticking – High sticking is any stick contact above the crossbar. If a stick contacts a ball, it is a 1 min. penalty. If a stick contacts another body, it is a 1 min. penalty. If blood is drawn, it is a 2 min. penalty.
- Slap Shots – The wind-up of a slapshot must remain below the waist. The measurement is the stick HEEL. If the blade comes about the waist it is not considered a slapshot.
- Hand Passes – A team may use a hand pass only if the first touch after the hand pass remains in the defensive zone. If the ball is struck by a hand in either the offensive or defensive zone and next touched by a stick of the same team in their offensive zone, it is deemed a hand pass.
- Regular Hockey Penalties – Roughing, Hooking, Holding, Tripping and other regular hockey penalties will be called at the Ref’s discretion. Do not argue calls, ref’s are susceptible to human error, but for the most part call the game well. We love the sportsmanship, but if the ref says there is a penalty, please make your way off the floor ASAP.
- All Other Rules – For the most part, the Rules section of the website is fairly up to date. Check it and ask questions if you see something there that isn’t being called.
Now for something completely different…
I think after each week, we are going to go for wings as a group. Anyone who wants to come is invited after the last game of the night. The current plan is to go to the Alcove Sports Bar on Banff Trail. There is a wing deal til 11 PM. So if you want to come, you’re all welcome to. People who are not playing in the last game of the night will probably go down early and order so we can make it in time for the wing deal. Hopefully we can get to know each other outside of the hockey games this way.
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Also, we are planning on having an NHL 10 XBOX tournament for guys in the league on March 6th. It will be happening in the church youth room, where there are a couple of TV’s and XBOX’s to play on. We will draw out of a hat for teams, then proceed to do a tournament to determine the best. There will be prizes and food. It’s free and covered in your league costs, so please come on out.