Rule 614. Goals and Assists

(Note) It is the responsibility of the Referee to award goals and assists, and his decision in this respect is final. Such awards shall be made or withheld strictly in accordance with the provisions of this rule. Therefore, it is essential that the Referee shall be thoroughly familiar with every aspect of this rule, be alert to observe all actions which could affect the making of an award and, above all, the awards must be made or withheld with absolute impartiality.

In cases of an obvious error in awarding a goal or an assist which has been announced, it should be corrected promptly. Changes shall not be made in the official scoring summary after the Referee has signed the Game Report.

1. A goal shall be scored when the puck shall have been put between the goal posts by the stick of a player of the attacking team, from in front, and below the cross bar, and entirely across the goal line.

2. A goal shall be scored if the puck is put into the goal in any way by a player of the defending team. The player of the attacking team who last played the puck shall be credited with the goal but no assist shall be awarded.

3. If an attacking player kicks the puck and the puck goes directly into the goal or is deflected into the goal by any player, including the goalkeeper, a goal shall not be allowed.

4. If the puck shall have been deflected into the goal from the shot of an attacking player by striking any part of a player of the same team, a goal shall be allowed. The player who deflected the puck shall be credited with the goal. The goal shall not be allowed if the puck has been kicked, thrown or otherwise deliberately directed into the goal by any means other than a stick.

5. If a goal is scored as a result of a puck being deflected directly into the goal from an Official, the goal shall not be allowed.

6. Should a player legally propel a puck into the goal crease of the opposing team and the puck should become loose and available to another player of the attacking team, a goal scored on the play shall be valid.

7. Any goal scored, other than as covered by the official rules, shall not be allowed.

8. A ``goal'' shall be credited in the scoring records to a player who shall have propelled the puck into the opponents' goal. Each ``goal'' shall count one point in the player's record.

9. When a player scores a goal, an ``assist'' shall be credited to the player or players taking part in the play immediately preceding the goal, but not more than two assists can be given on any goal.

   Each ``assist'' so credited shall count one point in the player's record.

10. Only one point can be credited to any one player on a goal.