Rule 103. Goal Posts and Nets

1. A minimum of 12 feet to a maximum of 15 feet from each end of the rink and in the center of a red line two inches wide drawn completely across the width of the ice and continuing vertically up the side of the boards, regulation goal posts and nets shall be set in such a manner as to remain stationary during the progress of a game. The goal posts may be kept in position by metal rods, pipes or similar means affixed in the ice or floor. If anchoring of the goal posts is applicable, they shall be anchored in such a manner as to permit a goalpost to be dislodged when hit by a degree of force such as would be provided by a player sliding into or being checked into it.

   Where the length of the playing surface exceeds 200 feet, the goal line and goal posts may be placed not more than 15 feet from the end of the rink.

2. The goal posts shall be of approved design and material, extending vertically four feet above the surface of the ice and set six feet apart measured from the inside of the posts. A cross bar of the same material as the goal posts shall extend from the top of one post to the top of the other. It is recommended that the goal frames do not have a metal deflector plate along the base of the back of the goal frame.

3. There shall be attached to each goal frame a net of approved design.

4. The goal posts and cross bars shall be painted in red and all other exterior surfaces shall be painted in white.

5. The red line, two inches wide, between the goal posts on the ice and extended completely across the rink, shall be known as the ``GOAL LINE''.

6. The Goal area, enclosed by the goal line and the base of the goal, shall be painted white.