Got a question on rule clarification, comments on rule enforcements or some
memorable NHL stories? Kerry wants to answer your emails at cmonref@tsn.
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as this game was broadcast nationally (U.S.) youre likely to hear a bunch about
it: With 2:30 left in the 2nd period on Saturday afternoon in Boston,
Jiri Tlusty of the Hurricanes beat Bruins captain Zdeno Chara up the ice on a
fast-break and had a clear breakaway on Bruins goaltender Chad Johnson - Chara
then reached around and chopped down on Tlustys stick from behind just as he was
going into his shooting motion, causing the stick to snap in two. No call was
made on the play. Weve seen slashing calls made when players simply drop their
sticks - whats your assessment? Why the no-call? Thanks Kerry!Tyler in
Phoenix. Tyler: The overriding factor for a slashing penalty to be assessed is
defined in rule 61 as "a forceful or powerful chop with the stick". The referee
must determine if (in his judgment) the "chop" was of sufficient force to cause
the stick to break or if in fact the stick broke "accidentally" through some
potential defect. We have seen composite graphite sticks that break with very
minimal contact. Why no call you asked? In this case the referee must have
determined that the downward chop by Zdeno Chara was not forceful or powerful
enough to cause the stick of Jiri Tlusty to break as he was about to trigger a
shot on a clear breakaway. Now let me provide my assessment on the play.
Zdeno Chara is really a strong man; perhaps the strongest I ever encountered in
my 30 season in the NHL. Given the force Big Z generated with the downward chop
of his stick (particularly at the finish) it is most reasonable to assume
Jiri Tlustys stick broke as a result. A penalty shot should have been assessed
to restore Tlustys lost scoring opportunity. Whenever a player is on a clear
breakaway (no player to pass except the goalkeeper) a referee must be extremely
alert to any potential foul from behind that would cause any loss of a
reasonable scoring opportunity. A hook, trip or even a push from behind that
causes the attacker to miss his scoring opportunity must be rewarded with a
penalty shot. Just as Jiri Tlusty was in motion to shoot the puck Zdeno Chara
made a swing with his stick in desperation from a position well behind the
shooter. Clear contact was made above the blade of Tlustys stick resulting in a
clean snap of the shaft and ultimately the loss of a scoring opportunity. I have
called penalty shots for much less!
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.ca! Hi Kerry, Upon watching Datsyuk`s goal against Dallas the other night, I
could not help thinking what the referee who was watching his incredible deke
was thinking.The Oklahoma City Thunder will try to avenge a loss to the Los
Angeles Clippers last week when the two sides meet Thursday night at Chesapeake
Energy Arena. Tune in to catch the action on TSN at 8pm et/5pm pt The Clippers
toppled the Thunder, 111-103, last Wednesday at Staples Center in a game that
got chippy. Matt Barnes of the Clippers and Serge Ibaka of the Thunder were
ejected after getting into a pushing match in the first half. OKC lost both
games on that trip, including a heartbreaker to the Golden State Warriors the
very next night. Since, the Thunder have taken two straight, including a 115-113
home win over the Denver Nuggets on Monday. The Thunder were down 14 at one
point in the fourth quarter, but thanks to great fourth-quarter play from
Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City was able to come
back for the victory. "Were very prideful and were going to keep fighting until
the last possession," said Thunder head coach Scott Brooks. "Thats always been a
trademark." Durant finished with 38 points, eight rebounds and six assists.
Westbrook had 30 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists. Reggie Jackson chipped
in 12 off the bench. Thursdays game will be the second in a six-game homestand
for the Thunder. The Clips complete a short jaunt east in Oklahoma City. They
topped the Minnesota Timbberwolves, 102-98, on Wednesday night and, in the
process, put Chris Paul into the record books.
Eric Rowe Youth Jersey. Paul finished with 20
points and 11 assists to become the first player in NBA history to open a season
with 12 consecutive games with at least 10 points and 10 assists. "Its like you
can always count on him," said forward Blake Griffin. "No matter how hes played
through three quarters or three and a half quarters or whatever it is, you know
hes going to come up with big plays, whether its assists, steals, scoring,
whatever it is." Paul scored 13 points in a row in the final frame and 16 of the
teams final 20. "Were all competitive," Paul said, "and as a leader of the team,
me and Blake, thats what it is: time to win." Griffin had 20 points and 10
rebounds while three other Clippers -- Jamal Crawford, J.J. Redick and
Jared Dudley -- also scored in double figures against Minny. DeAndre Jordan only
had four points, but grabbed 12 boards. There may not be the same fireworks as
last Wednesday if for no other reason than the fact Barnes isnt with the
Clippers. He did not travel with the team due to a left eye contusion. The
Clippers victory over the Thunder last week snapped a three-game losing streak
against OKC. The Thunder are 4-1 in their last five against the Clips in
Oklahoma City.
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