Nov 6, 2014
AHL to amend rule after Sound Tigers' goalie intentionally knocks net off moorings
The American Hockey League is amending one of its rules after Bridgeport Sound Tigers goaltender David Leggio intentionally knocked his net off the moorings during a game Sunday night. According to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger, the amended rule would provide officials the right to hand down a game misconduct to the offending goalkeeper. A penalty shot would then be awarded, which could be taken by anyone on the ice and the replacement goalie would face the shot.
TSN.ca Staff
The American Hockey League is amending one of its rules after Bridgeport Sound Tigers goaltender David Leggio intentionally knocked his net off the moorings during a game Sunday night.
According to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger, the amended rule would provide officials the right to hand down a game misconduct to the offending goalkeeper. A penalty shot would then be awarded, which could be taken by anyone on the ice and the replacement goalie would face the shot.
Leggio, who is playing his first season with the New York Islanders' affiliate, was facing a 2-on-0 rush by the Springfield Falcons when he dislodged the net to force a stoppage in play.
The Falcons were awarded a penalty shot under Rule 63.5 of the AHL's rulebook, which states, "If the net is deliberately displaced by a goalkeeper or player during the course of a 'breakaway,' a penalty shot will be awarded to the non-offending team."