KMHA: Policy # HL - B8
Title: Play of Goaltenders
Policy Statement:
If a team has two (2) or more goaltenders, each shall play equal time. In the event of one goaltender being absent, that team must play with one goaltender.
If a participant signed up and tried out as a goaltender, they must play that position all year. At no time can a goalie play as an out-skater. The exception is in Initiation and Minor Novice where all players have the opportunity to play goal. A team that does not follow this rule will have its Head Coach suspended until a meeting between the Coach, Convenor and Director occurs.
Initiation, Minor Novice and Novice (with buzzer)
The pulling of the goaltender for an extra “out” player may only take place during the last shift of the game, except in the case of a delayed penalty.
Minor Atom to Midget
Pulling the goalie for an extra player can only take place during the last two (2) minutes of the game except in the case of a delayed penalty.
Novice to Bantam
If a team does not have two goalies a player can take a turn trying the position of goalie. This can only be done during a practice.
Midget
A player playing the goalie position will be at the Convenor’s discretion. If a goalie is rattled due to poor performance, either by his or his teammates play, the Coach can remove him from the game for a shift or two in order to settle the goalie down. The Convenor’s decision is final and they will determine how a goalie plays.
Handshaking will occur at the beginning of the game and coaches will stay on the bench.