> >From Rule 6, section 15, d.
> >        an assist shall be credited to the player or players taking part
> >        in the play preceding the goal
> >
> >Does this mean that both player A and B get assists?
 
> I believe it also states somewhere that only the last two players who touch
> the puck before the third player scores, can be awarded an assist, so I
> would say that only player B gets an assist in your example.
 
It doesn't say that exactly, but almost.  The full rule is this..
 
   When a player scores a goal, an assist shall be credited to the player
or players taking part in the play preceding the goal, even though the
play may originate in the defensive zone;  but not more then two assists
can be given on any goal.
 
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