Well,
    As far as I know - it IS a penalty.  I haven`t had a chance to peruse
the NCAA rule book (can't get my hands on one).  USA hockey and NHL both
use the same rule (I won't quote it, but it basically says): If the goal-
tender directs the puck out of the playing area, hs is asessed a two minuted
minor for delay of the game. (This does not include if he stops a shot that
karoms off into the stands.
    Anyone else?
 
 
          Mike
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