aj sheetz questions ...
>Also, isn't it an automatic goal if a player throws his stick during a
>break-away on an open net?
If a stick is thrown to prevent a goal, a penalty shot/optional minor
penalty is awarded. Otherwise it's a minor penalty. There are no
automatic goals in hockey, other than ones that are legally propelled
over the goal line. :-)
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