Lucic vs Miller

**caveman27** · 11-14-2011, 07:41 PM

I'm totally against players checking or boarding into a goalie.
On a goalie chest protector, there are no shoulder caps but shoulder floaters that cover the front of the trapezius and deltoid from the puck. A player's shoulder caps cover the top and sides of the deltoids from checks. So when a goalie gets checked, it's not unusual if they end up getting a shoulder injury or dislocation. That's my two cents.

**Werknone** · 11-14-2011, 08:30 PM

I think that the goalie needs a safe area. If you make the trapezoid area behind the net, as well as 2-3 feet in front of the crease a safe zone i think that would work better. If the goalie ventures out of those, and has the puck he should be prepared to receive contact. That way the goalies that are willing to take that chance are prepared, and the ones that arent wont go there. If your prepared for the hit i dont think its such a big deal for goalies to receive contact, however an enexpecting goalie could be seriously hurt.

**Werknone** · 11-14-2011, 08:35 PM

Oh, and i didnt have a problem with the hit. I think Lucic was going for the puck and prob expected Miller to move. Miller prob didnt expect Lucic to run in to him. Could Lucic have avoided hitting Miller, probably. Could Miller have avoided being hit, most likely. I think it was a collision more than a hit.

**Hockey School Dropout** · 11-14-2011, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by Werknone

I think that the goalie needs a safe area. If you make the trapezoid area behind the net, as well as 2-3 feet in front of the crease a safe zone i think that would work better. If the goalie ventures out of those, and has the puck he should be prepared to receive contact. That way the goalies that are willing to take that chance are prepared, and the ones that arent wont go there. If your prepared for the hit i dont think its such a big deal for goalies to receive contact, however an enexpecting goalie could be seriously hurt.

That's my thought. Heck, put a line on the ice and if the goalie is outside of it, he can take contact like any other player.

**Grape Ape #29** · 11-18-2011, 07:52 AM

I keep re-watching the video clip, looking for something to have a problem with... Can't find anything. If you pay attention, you see Lucic come up out of his stride before he makes contact with Miller. To my eye, it looks like Lucic did exactly what was expected of him. Attack the puck hard, and make things happen. Miller played the puck and stopped. Lucic was at full speed. If Lucic wanted to hurt Miller, he would have, and badly. Miller, I think, should consider himself lucky that Lucic backed off the hit, instead of giving him what Subban deserves everytime he's on the ice (that last bit is just mho... Go Bruins!).

Personally, I like mixing it up outside the crease every now and then. I'm even known for going into corners with attackers to tie the puck up until the D arrives. I don't cry about getting banged around a little if I do that. I'm also pretty notorious for standing up breakaways Timmy T. style. Don't hear me crying if I get tossed on my ass.

This hit has been sensationalized from 2 seconds after it happened. Just play the game the way it was meant to be played. Hard, fast, rough (insert jokes here:_________________), and re-read the warning labels on your gear. If that doesn't sound like something you're interested in, GO HOME!

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