the rule is that it's automatic... thus, once the helmet was off -
play was dead. It was clearly off before the shot even.
>I just started watching the UNH-BC game on the TV. It is in OT. BC
>had come back from behind (possibly 3 goals) to tie it up at 4 and
>send it into overtime. Late in the first overtime it appeared that
>BC scored the winning goal. The UNH came out to stop a shot and
>then lost his mask. The rebound shot went into the open net. The
>goal was called off since the goalie had lost his mask even though
>no whistle had blown. The first OT is over and we are awaiting the
>start of OT #2.
>
>Sara
>SLU '77
>Let's go SAINTS!!!