Couple of questions

[CubbieBlue]

Granted I've never been much of a hockey guy, but after watching the first game of the finals I've been getting into it more. Probably wouldn't if the Blackhawks weren't in the finals. Anyways,

What is high sticking? I know pretty much what it is but I see it a lot and it doesn't get called. Is it only when the player is near the puck or another player.

What is icing? I keep hearing about it but have no idea what they mean.

 

[STEAL]

Icing in ice hockey occurs when a player shoots the puck across at least two red lines, the opposing team's goal line being the last, and the puck remains untouched. When icing occurs, a linesman stops play. Play is resumed with a faceoff in the defending zone of the team that committed the infraction.

 

[STEAL]

High-sticking is the name of two infractions in the sport of ice hockey that may occur when a player intentionally or inadvertently plays with his or her stick above the height of the shoulders or above the cross bar of a hockey goal. This can result in a stoppage of play or in a penalty.

A lot of high sticks are left up to the refs to judge whether or not it was intentional. That's why you see so many botched calls or high sticks that are left uncalled.

 

[CubbieBlue]

Cool, thanks STEAL

 

[STEAL]

Cool, thanks STEAL

you're welcome.

 

[tbo41fan]

well STEAL got this one for us. lol

 

[southern_cross_116]

:/ it stopped me from posting my favorite Slapshot video though .... Damn you STEAL!!!! :kidding:

That movie is required viewing for any potential hockey fan.

 

[tbo41fan]

^^^amen to that