Bill Fenwick writes:
 >The other thing I don't like about this call is that it seems to be an
 >instance of preferential treatment of a goalie who is out of the crease. You
 >cannot touch a goalie in the crease, but if he leaves that area, he becomes
 >just another player.
 
 From what I understand, there is an extended area around the net where the
 goalie is deemed "protected". There have been several calls in U of M games in
 the past few years for "checking the goalie in a protected area". The area
 extends behind the net and there are definite limits to it. If I can find my
 notes at home from my Ice Hockey Coaching class, I will post the exact area.
 
 Carol White
 U of M
 GO Gophers!!!