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This rule is widely referred to as the "Brodeur rule", after New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur, whose puck handling behind the net is believed to be the cause for the rule. [2] [3] In 2014, the NHL lengthened the goal-line side of the trapezoid by 2 feet (0.61 m) on both sides of the net. [4]
During the 2004–05 American Hockey League (AHL) season, an experimental rule was implemented for the first seven weeks of the season, instituting a goaltender trap zone, more commonly called the trapezoid in reference to its shape. Under the rule, it is prohibited for the goaltender to handle the puck anywhere behind the goal line that is not ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 22 January 2025. Canadian-American ice hockey player (born 1972) Ice hockey player Martin Brodeur Hockey Hall of Fame, 2018 Brodeur with the New Jersey Devils in 2009 Born (1972-05-06) May 6, 1972 (age 52) Montreal, Quebec, Canada Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) Weight 216 lb (98 kg; 15 st 6 lb) Position ...
In this diagram, the red team is executing a neutral zone trap resulting in the blue team dumping the puck in. The neutral zone trap (often referred to as simply the trap) is a defensive strategy used in ice hockey to prevent an opposing team from proceeding through the neutral zone (the area between the blue lines) and to force turnovers.
The following rule changes were voted upon by the NHL Board of Governors in June, and were approved by the Players' Association in September 2014. [7] [8] The trapezoidal areas behind each net in which goaltenders are allowed to play the puck are to be made 4 feet (1.2 m) wider than their current width.
Brian Gionta says playing in the Olympics is "the biggest thing" a hockey player can do, but no NHL players are permitted to compete in 2018. Hockey veteran and Olympian speaks out on NHL's rule ...
Also trapper or catching glove. The webbed glove that the goaltender wears on the hand opposite the hand that holds the stick. centre Also center. A forward position whose primary zone of play is the middle of the ice. change on the fly Substituting a player from the bench during live play, i.e. not during a stoppage prior to a faceoff. charging The act of taking more than three strides or ...
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