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singlemalt wrote:

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Will goaltenders be required to wear both a neck guard and a plastic dangler this year? If so, are there any rules that apply to the following situations:

1. Will there be an equipment time-out allowed for repair/replacement if a dangler cracks/breaks during a game?
2. Will the back-up goalie need to enter the game cold?
3. What happens if there is not a back-up available and the broken dangler can't be immediately repaired/replaced?

Thanx in advance for any responses.

To answer the first part, YES all goaltenders will be required to wear a wrap around throat guard and a 'flapper' style protector.

1.) Normally us as officials use discretion as to if it can be repaired in a few moments we will allow the goalie to stay on the ice. Otherwise he will be asked to leave the ice.

2.) Yes the keeper will have to enter the game cold unless his team chooses to use their time out.

3.) If the 'flapper' cannot be replaced or fixed and there is no goalie for a back up. Then that team will have to skate with 6 skaters until a helmet affixed with a flapper can be worn by the goalie.

Thank you for your question and congrats on being the first one to ask.

(Disclaimer) I do not speak for all MHSAA officials I only speak for myself and any MHSAA official I might converse with.