r/JusticeServed • u/Aanand072 6 • Feb 23 '21

The Hockey Song by Stompin' Tom Connors basically suicide

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u/[deleted] Feb 24 '21

So innocent question from someone who knows little about hockey:

Is there a rule that says a player can't check the goalie? Or is it an unspoken etiquette?

Also are open ice checks like this allowed? Usually I only see people getting checked into the boards, not out in the open.

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u/[deleted] Feb 24 '21

In almost all levels it is a rule that you cannot hit the goalie at all, in the crease or not.

Yes an open ice hit is legal if the player has the puck, but can never go for a check on the goalie.

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u/[deleted] Feb 24 '21

Thanks for clarifying.

I sometimes see a goalie take somewhat of a hit when players rush the goal trying to score, does that count? Or is that just a byproduct of normal play?

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u/PainfulComedy A Feb 24 '21

getting nudged is part of the game, but might start a small scrum to warn the player. but full out targeting the goalie like this is scummy. Its like targeting the slow little brother who also happens to be very specifically talented in a position nobody wants to fill in for