Without quoting the rule, helmets are covered by 3-4-a and are required as you say, including the statement ... must replace ... or go to the bench. Immediate whistle if goalie's helmet or mask are off. Sticks are covered in 6-5-a and the rule is as you said, other than goalkeeper may continue with the broken stick. A broken stick is one that is "unfit for normal play". A chipped or cracked blade is not broken if such blade is entirely covered with tape and there are no projecting points. John, it is time to put aside your "outside activites", get your striped shirt out and get on the ice where you can do some good. We need your kind on the ice. (;-) -glen- HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.