Daniel wrote, in part ...
>Is it an AUTOMATIC penalty  (Delay of Game, 2:00) if a goaltender "clears"
>a puck into the crowd?
 
   As Glen quoted, Rule 6-9.a.  defines a delay of game penalty on any
   player or goalkeeper that *deliberately* shoots or bats the puck
   outside the playing area.  It is *not automatic and therefore not the
   same as NHL.
 
cheers,
 
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