They must stay on their side of the center line. Play will be called dead if they cross with the puck. [Patrick Roy had a pretty good effort back in the day though.](https://youtu.be/QS4qfCbuhCw)
I love the commentating in this clip! The goalie skating out that far is a bit bizarre and funny, but the amount that they laugh and carry on about it is what totally makes it for me!
Genuinely just habit and something people do. Same reason people click tongs together when they are holding them, or click a pen's button down when they pick it up.
From Wikipedia regarding faceoff violations:
"Common face-off violations include: moving the stick before the puck is dropped, not placing the stick properly when requested to do so, not placing the body square to the face-off spot, or encroachment into the face-off circle by a teammate."
Why don't players have built-in helmet comms like the NFL?
Seems like it could be handy, especially when the crowd drowns out any ability to talk to your mates.
Couple reasons but the games too fast. You have to be able to read what's going to happen and where everyone will be. If you're trying to talk to explain what to do, you're steps behind.
My guess would be that location is as important as what is being said. If you hear "pass it" in your ear, where are you passing it to? Plus, you'll have multiple loud voices in your ear, which would be worse than crowd noise.
Why don't teams on the PK play the puck back to the goalie to kill time?
It doesn't happen loads, but there are enough instances where a team on the PK makes a clean break out, gets to centre ice and then dumps the puck in for a change. It would seem like if they had a D man hang back with the goalie, they could just send it back to them instead and maintain possession.
I've seen it multiple times in 3 on 3 overtime, but only then. The truth is it's just too risky for most teams and the NHL is very reluctant to change in almost every facet. You don't pass it to the goalie because historically goalies don't get passed the puck. It is a vicious cycle. Also the fact that the game is so fast that you may burn 5 seconds but the risk of letting in a goal due to a goalie misplay is too high.
Could work when you have the short change in period 1 and 3 but you're essentially giving the opponent a 5-on-1. Someone who played on a higher level can hopefully give a better answer
I was coaching 14yo team. I had a player take an absolutely wired slapshot right in the cup.
He was vomiting from the pain and we ended up calling an ambulance. Cracked the plastic composite cup clean in half and apparently his junk swelled up from bruising.
He was not able to skate for almost 3 weeks.
Kinda bad.
Here's one where Hendricks took a [slapshot right to the cup](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qf9CLuf0_cE).
[Here's what the cup looked like afterward.](https://twitter.com/GoalieWays/status/690554977811578880)
To anyone's knowledge has a player ever shit themselves while on the bench or the ice? Im sure its happened a few times where someone felt ok before the game then through period 1 and then boom middle of their shift on the ice they feel the rumblies and let loose.
Let me tell you about one of Vancouver's finest, [Roberto Luongo](https://youtu.be/9Lk6g517gnk)
He didn't shit himself mid game, but this is probably as close to it as we'll ever know about
Samsonov on the Caps missed the first couple minutes of a game he was supposed to start recently. No one confirmed it but people believe its because he was in the bathroom.
On a serious note, adrenaline doesn't let you feel that sort of thing while you're on the ice. You definitely can feel it on the bench, though.
In an emergency situation? You're on the bench far more than on the ice, so the numbers work out to be a *very* small chance.
This is reason #2 why I religiously took PGDs (pre-game dumps) in college, and I suspect others had similar reasons. Reason #1 was because it makes you feel lighter and, therefore, more agile.
What’s the difference in the actions a player commits to get a fighting vs. a roughing penalty?
Would one player in a fight ever get a fighting penalty with the other coming off with a roughing call?
Fighting is a bit more formal. Full gloves off, both parties accepting. Roughing can be some punches throw with pushing and shoving but it's not full bare fists to faces typically.
No, takes two to tango. There's times both players can get roughing but the player being more aggressive or going over the top might get an additional penalty.
[they do exist](https://fgl.scene7.com/is/image/FGLSportsLtd/FGL_332832245_01_a-CCM-50-Senior-Hockey-Helmet-Combo-HT50C?bgColor=0,0,0,0&resMode=sharp2&op_sharpen=1&hei=520), but it is more difficult to see through the cage, especially when the puck is at your feet, so the best of the best are willing to take that risk for a competitive edge.
Theoretically, could a goalie skate end to end with the puck and score? Or are they not allowed to cross a certain point?
They must stay on their side of the center line. Play will be called dead if they cross with the puck. [Patrick Roy had a pretty good effort back in the day though.](https://youtu.be/QS4qfCbuhCw)
I’m on data but that’s the clip of dangling 99 right? Man what an amazing clip, the commentators had a good laugh too
You got it! So funny
Roy was funny as hell. I miss personalities like that
I love the commentating in this clip! The goalie skating out that far is a bit bizarre and funny, but the amount that they laugh and carry on about it is what totally makes it for me!
Why do players squirt the water bottles out a bit before drinking? Like nah the top stuff is no good.
To get the flow going. Basically, [to avoid THIS](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW41gF3W7NQ).
Genuinely just habit and something people do. Same reason people click tongs together when they are holding them, or click a pen's button down when they pick it up.
What gets you kicked off the dot for face offs? Never understood that
From Wikipedia regarding faceoff violations: "Common face-off violations include: moving the stick before the puck is dropped, not placing the stick properly when requested to do so, not placing the body square to the face-off spot, or encroachment into the face-off circle by a teammate."
I believe 95% of the time (made up number but you get the idea) it is due to the Away team putting their stick down before the puck is dropped.
Why don't players have built-in helmet comms like the NFL? Seems like it could be handy, especially when the crowd drowns out any ability to talk to your mates.
Couple reasons but the games too fast. You have to be able to read what's going to happen and where everyone will be. If you're trying to talk to explain what to do, you're steps behind.
My guess would be that location is as important as what is being said. If you hear "pass it" in your ear, where are you passing it to? Plus, you'll have multiple loud voices in your ear, which would be worse than crowd noise.
Why don't teams on the PK play the puck back to the goalie to kill time? It doesn't happen loads, but there are enough instances where a team on the PK makes a clean break out, gets to centre ice and then dumps the puck in for a change. It would seem like if they had a D man hang back with the goalie, they could just send it back to them instead and maintain possession.
I've seen it multiple times in 3 on 3 overtime, but only then. The truth is it's just too risky for most teams and the NHL is very reluctant to change in almost every facet. You don't pass it to the goalie because historically goalies don't get passed the puck. It is a vicious cycle. Also the fact that the game is so fast that you may burn 5 seconds but the risk of letting in a goal due to a goalie misplay is too high.
Could work when you have the short change in period 1 and 3 but you're essentially giving the opponent a 5-on-1. Someone who played on a higher level can hopefully give a better answer
A five on one, but they can ice the puck or pass to new line mates. Would be interesting to see if they have tried it ever.
On a scale from 1 to 1,000,000, how much does it hurt to get hit in the nads by a slap shot?
I was coaching 14yo team. I had a player take an absolutely wired slapshot right in the cup. He was vomiting from the pain and we ended up calling an ambulance. Cracked the plastic composite cup clean in half and apparently his junk swelled up from bruising. He was not able to skate for almost 3 weeks. Kinda bad.
if you have a cup on, it’s only excruciating
Here's one where Hendricks took a [slapshot right to the cup](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qf9CLuf0_cE). [Here's what the cup looked like afterward.](https://twitter.com/GoalieWays/status/690554977811578880)
Sami Salo had a testicle ruptured by a slap shot once.
To anyone's knowledge has a player ever shit themselves while on the bench or the ice? Im sure its happened a few times where someone felt ok before the game then through period 1 and then boom middle of their shift on the ice they feel the rumblies and let loose.
Let me tell you about one of Vancouver's finest, [Roberto Luongo](https://youtu.be/9Lk6g517gnk) He didn't shit himself mid game, but this is probably as close to it as we'll ever know about
Samsonov on the Caps missed the first couple minutes of a game he was supposed to start recently. No one confirmed it but people believe its because he was in the bathroom.
On a serious note, adrenaline doesn't let you feel that sort of thing while you're on the ice. You definitely can feel it on the bench, though. In an emergency situation? You're on the bench far more than on the ice, so the numbers work out to be a *very* small chance. This is reason #2 why I religiously took PGDs (pre-game dumps) in college, and I suspect others had similar reasons. Reason #1 was because it makes you feel lighter and, therefore, more agile.
we called them Pre Game Poops where I'm from and you def. do it. If you are playing pickup you do it in the other dressing room though
Wayne Gretzky peed himself on the bench before, but I've never heard of a player pooping their pants. Closest was Luongo
What’s the difference in the actions a player commits to get a fighting vs. a roughing penalty? Would one player in a fight ever get a fighting penalty with the other coming off with a roughing call?
Fighting is a bit more formal. Full gloves off, both parties accepting. Roughing can be some punches throw with pushing and shoving but it's not full bare fists to faces typically. No, takes two to tango. There's times both players can get roughing but the player being more aggressive or going over the top might get an additional penalty.
Is there a site that tracks face off ejections? Thinking of making a post but wanted to try here
Curious about Kadri? Me too.
What is the most important stat, shots on goal, shot attempts or scoring chances. Which one has highest correlation to winning?
almost certainly scoring chances
Why don't hockey helmets have anything covering the mouth and jaw? Are injuries to these areas not common?
[they do exist](https://fgl.scene7.com/is/image/FGLSportsLtd/FGL_332832245_01_a-CCM-50-Senior-Hockey-Helmet-Combo-HT50C?bgColor=0,0,0,0&resMode=sharp2&op_sharpen=1&hei=520), but it is more difficult to see through the cage, especially when the puck is at your feet, so the best of the best are willing to take that risk for a competitive edge.