Here's a tactic that seemed worth a try, but ultimately ran afoul of the league for cheating.
In a Toronto house/select league, a team essentially pulled its goalie for the entire game, dressing the girl who usually played goal as a skater. The tactic, discussed with referees before the puck dropped, worked and the team won. But upon review, the game was recorded as a 5-0 default win for the other team.
Was that the right decision for this level of hockey - house league 10- to 12-year-old girls and boys?
Likely not. The No. 1 rule of the game at this level is to have fun. Making friends and keeping fit would follow as rules two and three.
For details, read the full story in the Toronto Star.
In a Toronto house/select league, a team essentially pulled its goalie for the entire game, dressing the girl who usually played goal as a skater. The tactic, discussed with referees before the puck dropped, worked and the team won. But upon review, the game was recorded as a 5-0 default win for the other team.
Was that the right decision for this level of hockey - house league 10- to 12-year-old girls and boys?
Likely not. The No. 1 rule of the game at this level is to have fun. Making friends and keeping fit would follow as rules two and three.
For details, read the full story in the Toronto Star.
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