Man. They really need to fix the wording of that rule.
I guess by the absolute strictest definition his foot was moving forward when he made contact, and thus it's a "kick", but seriously, I can't say that was a "distinct kicking motion"
Man. They really need to fix the wording of that rule.
I guess by the absolute strictest definition his foot was moving forward when he made contact, and thus it's a "kick", but seriously, I can't say that was a "distinct kicking motion"
It was, though. A kick is to direct an object with a force by your foot. There's not really any doubt that Ellis both turned AND propelled the puck towards the net with his skate, and that's a kick.
My issue, as I mentioned, is that I never see those disallowed by the war room. Their inconsistency is mind-boggling when they get to look at these plays over and over in slow motion before making a ruling.
That was definitely a kicking motion, subtle kicking motion, but I wasn't surprised at all that it was called back. Right after the puck hit his skate he pushed his skate forward which looked like a kick.
It was, though. A kick is to direct an object with a force by your foot. There's not really any doubt that Ellis both turned AND propelled the puck towards the net with his skate, and that's a kick.
My issue, as I mentioned, is that I never see those disallowed by the war room. Their inconsistency is mind-boggling when they get to look at these plays over and over in slow motion before making a ruling.
Does the fact that the puck hit his other skate before going in negate the kicking action? Just wondering.
Was a kicking motion, so whatever. His skate is turned as it makes contact with the puck, which is fine, but then he follows through by moving his skate towards the net. That's a kick, even though he would've scored without the motion.
Maybe they are worried guys will start kicking at the puck in the air and worry about hurting someone with a skate?*
*doubt that is it but I don't know why else they wouldn't allow it
Goalies are often down on the ice and more vulnerable to skate blades where the kicking for goals would be taking place. It wouldn't take much height for a skate blade to be at a dangerous level for a sprawled goaltender.
Goalies are often down on the ice and more vulnerable to skate blades where the kicking for goals would be taking place. It wouldn't take much height for a skate blade to be at a dangerous level for a sprawled goaltender.
Very good point. Didn't think of it that way but now that you say that... that is probably the reason they don't allowed kicked goals
