Doug Garn <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>I always thought that assists were awarded to the last 1 or 2 players who
>TOUCHED the puck before someone scored a goal.  After looking at my 1996
>NCAA Rule Book I have to question this.
>
>From Rule 6, section 15, d.
>        an assist shall be credited to the player or players taking part
>        in the play preceding the goal
>
>If I'm interpreting this correctly, this could result in...
>
>        Player A passes to Player B, B passes to Player C,  C passes
>        back to B, B passes back to C, C shoots and scores
>
>Does this mean that both player A and B get assists?
>
>If yes, could players B and C pass back and forth 10 times and
>finally C scores,  Would Player A still get a assist?
 
Yes, usually.  I'm not a scorer, so I don't know, but I've seen it
scored each way!  Heck, as I've said recently, I don't think the rule
even implies one needs to touch the puck, though that's the way
virtually all SIDs treat it.
 
cheers,
 
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