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I can answer questions concerning rules, plays, game tips, and the NHL. I cannot answer personal player stats questions for many players. Opinion questions are welcome.

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I have played the game for over 18 years at all different levels (house, travel, high school, etc.) Also, I am a highly experienced, knowledgeable, and registered USA Hockey Official, working most levels of hockey.

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danny01/02/11101010Thank you .. Helped a lot.
bob06/20/09101010 
Nette01/17/09101010 
Elgin01/09/09101010Thanks for a quick response
Derek12/15/08101010Thanks Martina. Appreciate the timely response!

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2010-12-29 original six:

Hello Danny,    That banner you have sounds like an "Original Six Heritage Banner".  If you do a Google search for each team specifically and type in something like "Toronto Maple Leafs Heritage Banner"

2010-04-02 Blue line rule for puck leaving the offensive zone:

Hello,    Thank you for asking!    The puck must cross the leading edge of the blue line completely.  The leading edge refers to the furthest edge of the line the puck is moving towards.  If the puck is

2009-07-01 NHL pick:

Hello,    My answer to this will be slightly biased because I am a Detroit Red Wings fan born and raised, but before I reveal my choice, I will admit freely that there are several players that would be

2009-04-20 slap shot:

Hello Joe,    This is very tough because no one really knows who the first person to use/invent the slap shot really was.  BUT, there was one player who is credited for bringing it to the league in all

2009-04-01 Penalty Shot:

Hi Bob,    I a game with 2 officials, the official closest to the play should normally be the one to make the call.  This goes with all penalties, not just penalty shots.  However, if the official closest

 

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