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Re: Quinnipiac Bobcats 2017-18: Chase the dream...
So let's get this situation out there! I agree that no call was made on the ice with the initial hit as the ref was in the corner at a bad angle and also somewhat preoccupied by two other opposing players in that corner. Yes the Big Green had his back turned for puck retrieval but his course was going to his left the whole way (going to open ice). The Q player was forechecking hard blue line and in (beeline). He never even tried to slow down while seeing the Big Green's player number the whole way and blatantly hits him from behind. If he wanted to hit or finish check a guy in a very vulnerable position where in his game speed decision was borderline he could of let up and still got the hit. While I absolutely agree on the original non-call and subsequent call after play has stopped and discussion (interference? no way) was a poor way to handle it, it was absolutely the RIGHT call. If this was the NHL it would warrant a in-person meeting with Player Safety personnel. Just my take while watching live and replays!
Once again referee stops play for an injured player and then invents a 5 minute major. 5 mins for interference when both players are going after the Puck!
While it was a crushing blow, I'm not sure it was a bad hit. The kid had the puck, was against the boards, and turned to maintain possession. Yes, Mick got him in the numbers, but as I said it looked like he was turning to stay with the puck, and Coppola said the same thing. It happened right in front of the ref and his arm never even twitched. I think what may have happened is that as play continued, Mick circled around and then drilled another kid by the Dartmouth bench just before the little scrum started. As was explained in the broadcast, linesmen can call major penalties which is what I assume happened here because neither ref threw up an arm after either hit. If it was a vicious, major-worthy hit, why was it called interference and not roughing, boarding, or contact from behind?
So let's get this situation out there! I agree that no call was made on the ice with the initial hit as the ref was in the corner at a bad angle and also somewhat preoccupied by two other opposing players in that corner. Yes the Big Green had his back turned for puck retrieval but his course was going to his left the whole way (going to open ice). The Q player was forechecking hard blue line and in (beeline). He never even tried to slow down while seeing the Big Green's player number the whole way and blatantly hits him from behind. If he wanted to hit or finish check a guy in a very vulnerable position where in his game speed decision was borderline he could of let up and still got the hit. While I absolutely agree on the original non-call and subsequent call after play has stopped and discussion (interference? no way) was a poor way to handle it, it was absolutely the RIGHT call. If this was the NHL it would warrant a in-person meeting with Player Safety personnel. Just my take while watching live and replays!
Once again referee stops play for an injured player and then invents a 5 minute major. 5 mins for interference when both players are going after the Puck!
While it was a crushing blow, I'm not sure it was a bad hit. The kid had the puck, was against the boards, and turned to maintain possession. Yes, Mick got him in the numbers, but as I said it looked like he was turning to stay with the puck, and Coppola said the same thing. It happened right in front of the ref and his arm never even twitched. I think what may have happened is that as play continued, Mick circled around and then drilled another kid by the Dartmouth bench just before the little scrum started. As was explained in the broadcast, linesmen can call major penalties which is what I assume happened here because neither ref threw up an arm after either hit. If it was a vicious, major-worthy hit, why was it called interference and not roughing, boarding, or contact from behind?
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