What are the standard dimensions of the rink?
The standard is 200’ by 85’, although some do vary. Q: Can the puck be kicked in for a goal? A: Not intentionally. However, if a puck is deflected off a skate or off a player’s body and no overt attempt is made to to throw it or kick it in, a goal is allowed. Q: What if an offensive player is in the crease? A: If he is there under his own power and the puck goes in, the goal is disallowed. A goal can be awarded if the player was forced into the crease or held there by a defensive player. An offensive player is allowed to carry the puck into the crea se and score. Q: Why do goalies frequently come out of in front of their net? A: Usually when a goalie leaves the area immediately in front of the goal it is to reduce the shooting area, cut down the angle of the shooter or for the offensive player to release his shot before he would like to. After coming out of the net, the goalie is usually backing up slowly in an attempt to get the shooter to commit himself first. Q: Who gets credited fo
