Many have stated that Morrison was definately in the crease before
Knuble's game-tying goal with 00.00.04 left in regulation time.
That is certain, however some questioned the no-call, and that is not.
 
Being in the crease is not as cut-and-dry as one may think. Besides the
obvious circumstance of whether the player got there before the puck,
the ref also has to determine if the player entered the crease under
his own steam or not. And if not, does he make an effort to get out.
More often than not, it becomes a judgement call.
 
Morrison was forced into the crease by a Laker, and tried his darnest
to stay out. So the ref did not make the call and the goal stood. Now
enough of the ridiculous "LSSU had to beat Michigan twice" or "the refs
are biased/lousy" comments and put it to rest. (Imagine the uproar on
H-L had the outcome been different and the goal became significant.)
 
Congrats to the Lakers who have done it to my team again.
 
MC
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Mike Collingridge
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