When can the goalie play the puck?

When can the goalie play the puck?

The goalie can only play the puck within that area or in front of the goal line. If he plays the puck behind the goal line and not in the trapezoid, a 2-minute minor penalty for delay of game will be assessed by the referees.

How far can a goalie carry the puck?

The official ‘trapezoid’ rule: 27.8 Restricted Area – A goalkeeper shall not play the puck outside of the designated area behind the net. This area shall be defined by lines that begin six feet (6′) from either goal post and extend diagonally to points twenty-eight feet (28′) apart at the end boards.

Can a goalie play the puck outside the trapezoid?

Goalies are not allowed to play the puck outside of the trapezoid when behind the goal line.

Why do they wave off icing?

Icing can also be waved off if the referee determines that an opposing player could have touched the puck before it crossed the goal line. If the puck is first touched by the goaltender or a player on the team that iced the puck, icing is waved off (cancelled) and play continues.

Why do people wave off their icing?

In some cases, the referee will wave off the icing if they feel the opposing player could have reached the puck before it crossed the goal line. This is usually the case when the puck is travelling slowly passed the goal line and the player is showing little effort to recover the puck quick enough.

What happens if a goalie fights in hockey?

In the NHL, the rules state that a player, including a goaltender, will be ejected from the game if they are involved in three fights during the same contest. In addition, a goalie will be handed a minor penalty for leaving the crease during a physical alteration which involves other players on the ice.

Can goalies score in hockey?

A goalkeeper can score by either shooting the puck into the net, or being awarded the goal as the last player on his team to touch the puck when an opponent scored an own goal.