| The National Hockey
League approved a series of rule changes Friday
that will emphasize entertainment, skill and competition
on the ice. Commissioner Gary Bettman also formally
announced the creation of a Competition Committee,
which formulated and recommended the proposed rules
changes. |
|
No more ties
Following a scoreless
five-minute overtime, three players from each team participate
in a shootout. Two-line
passes
Two-line passes will now be legal. The centre-red line
will be ignored for off-side purposes.
Restrictions on goalies
The dimensions of goaltender equipment will be reduced
by approximately 11 per cent. In addition to a one-inch
reduction (to 11 inches) in the width of legpads, the
blocking glove, upper-body protector, pants and jersey
also will be reduced in size.
Bigger Offensive Zone
The blue-lines will be moved closer together to create
an additional four feet in each of the offensive zones.
That reduces the size of the neutral zone to 50 feet
from 54 feet.
Changes to icing
A team that ices the puck cannot make a line change
prior to the ensuing face-off.
Unsportsmanlike conduct
The league will review and assess fines to players who
dive, embellish a fall or a reaction, or who feign injury
in an attempt to draw penalties.
Read all the rule changes here
at TSN.ca
& Check out wageronhockey.com
Posted
by Q Friday |
