A Team SOP Bulletin has been issued by the St. Cloud coaching staff . . .
 
     Effective immediately, each player confronted with a game situation where
the puck appears to be directed toward an unguarded St. Cloud net is directed
to review this checklist of rule considerations before deciding whether to
throw his stick:
 1. If you don't throw your stick and the puck goes in the net, it's the worst
possible outcome.
 2. If you throw your stick at a puck that wouldn't have resulted in a goal,
you may create a penalty shot for the other team (at the other team's
election) when that wasn't necessary, ...
 3. but your goalie will be allowed to return to the ice to defend against the
penalty shot (maybe) ...
 4. but the other team can select their best shooter to take the shot, ...
 5. unless their best shooter is already in the penalty box.
 6. The person designated to take the penalty shot may do so even if he has
committed a foul in connection with the same play, . . .
 7. unless the penalty for his infraction is a game misconduct or
disqualification penalty.
 8. If you throw your stick and the opposing team doesn't opt for a penalty
shot, you'll serve a minor penalty, . . .
 9. but if a penalty shot is awarded, you won't serve a minor penalty even if
the penalty shot is unsuccessful, . . .
10. but the ensuing faceoff after an unsuccessful penalty shot will be in your
end of the ice.
11. It's not completely clear from the official rulebook that your goalie will
be allowed to defend against a penalty shot.
12. Your decision should represent the consensus of all players on the ice.
13. After evaluating all the considerations and before making a decision,
consider that the referee probably doesn't know all these rules.
14.  In situations not addressed above, confer with the coach before taking
action.
 
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