>> That's an interesting interpretation of the word "control".  So what you
>> are saying is, the puck bouncing off of the goaltender's equipment
>> constitutes control of the puck by the defensive team.  Is there
>> anything in the NCAA rule book that supports your interpretation?
>
>>From the 1998 NCAA Ice Hockey Rules Book, page 39.
>
>        ...and immediatley upon completion of the play by the
>        team in possesion,...
>
>        Note 1: "Completionof the play by the team in possession"
>        in this rule means that the puck must have come into the
>        possession and control of an opposing player or goalkeeper
>        or has been "frozen."  This does not mean a rebound off the
>        goalkeeper, the goal or the boards or any accidental contact
>        with the body or equipment of an opposing player.
>
I don't think this backs up your point.
 
Greg Ambrose
 
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