Off Topic » Abdelkaders alleged goaltender interference call

Got a question on rule clarification, comments on rule enforcements or some memorable NHL stories? Kerry wants to answer your emails at cmonref@tsn.ca. Hey Kerry, I would like to ask about Justin Abdelkaders alleged goaltender interference call on Pavel Datsyuks backhand goal last night in the Red Wings-Habs game. Abdelkader didnt appear to be in or stay in the crease nor hinder Carey Price from making the save. Just looking for your input and explanation. Thanks, Jacob Messing --- Jacob: There was nothing alleged about a violation of rule 69.3 once Justin Abdelkader initiated contact with Carey Price just inside the blue paint. The contact by Abdelkader moved Price slightly backwards and off his set thereby preventing Price from establishing his position within his goal crease as defined in the rule. Referee Greg Kimmerly viewed the play correctly from start to finish and did not hesitate to wave off Pavel Datsyuks backhand shot that slid past Price and found the back of the net. Heres the language of rule 69.3 to provide the violation that took place: - If an attacking player initiates contact with a goalkeeper, incidental or otherwise, while the goalkeeper is in his goal crease, and a goal is scored, the goal will be disallowed. - If a goalkeeper, in the act of establishing his position within his goal crease, initiates contact with an attacking player who is in the goal crease, and this results in an impairment of the goalkeepers ability to defend his goal, and a goal is scored, the goal will be disallowed. I have stated in previous columns that Carey Price is without question, the very best goalkeeper in the NHL at utilizing rule 69 to his advantage whenever an attacking player enters the blue paint. The snow from Abdelkaders stopping action was the first indicator for Price that his territory was about to become violated. Price immediately pushed forward with his left skate/pad toward the top of the right side crease where the Detroit forward was attacking. Abdelkaders forward momentum (stick and body) initiated contact with Price. The Habs goalie reached and hugged the leg of the crease violator that resulted in a positional turn from the impending shot by Datsyuk. Both of these actions and resulting contact between Abdelkader and Price violated the language of 69.3. When the puck slid past Price and into the net he was turned toward the referee with his hands raised; a clear indication to the referee that interference had been committed. I would like to see the referees make this call on a consistent basis in the way that referee Kimmerly did. The onus is on the attacking player to stop short of the goal crease and not make contact with the goalkeeper; incidental or otherwise. In the case of Carey Prices crease, I would advise attacking players to stay well clear of his paint. Sony Michel Jersey . 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