NHL Rule Book - Scouting The Refs
scoutingtherefs.com › nhl-rulesNov 20, 2021 · NHL Rulebook: Distinct Kicking Motion (37.4, 49.2, 78.5) Oct 13, 2021. The NHL rulebook calls for goals to be disallowed when propelled into the net by a ‘distinct kicking motion’ — but what exactly does that mean? Here’s a look at the rule, along with the NHL’s video explanation.
National Hockey League rules - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Hockey_League_rulesA penalty is a punishment for infractions of the rules. A referee makes most penalty calls while the linesmen may call only obvious technical infractions such as too many men on the ice. In the NHL, the linesmen may also stop play due to player injury, and may report to the referees during any stoppage in play, any circumstances pertaining to major, match, or misconduct penalties, abuse of officials (physical or otherwise), unsportsmanlike conduct, or double-minor penalties for high-…