Daniel wrote, in part ...
>Is it an AUTOMATIC penalty (Delay of Game, 2:00) if a goaltender "clears"
>a puck into the crowd?
As Glen quoted, Rule 6-9.a. defines a delay of game penalty on any
player or goalkeeper that *deliberately* shoots or bats the puck
outside the playing area. It is *not automatic and therefore not the
same as NHL.
cheers,
Wayne Smith
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