> >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. HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.