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Originally Posted by rubecube
Anyone play at the Queensland rink? I live in Deer Ridge and haven't played in years but I'm thinking of picking up some skates and giving it another go.
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I've played there a few times. I've got a few friends over there who play there quite a bit, too. One was just there last week and said the ice was really good, so I'll probably drag myself into a game eventually.
As far as rules go, here's the ones we usually play by:
1) No slapshots. Ever.
2) Wristshots are okay so long as the goalie has the proper equipment, you aren't whipping them into a crowd, and you're not 3 feet out from the crease. If the guy is decked out in road hockey gear, then the puck shouldn't leave the ice, unless it's being cleared, passed or dumped in.
3) Once the goalie has the puck, it's his puck. Usually we let him play it to the first player on his team to show up and claim it.
4) Once your team scores a goal, the puck goes to the other team and they have until the center redline with impunity. After that, they're fair game.
5) Fighting for pucks is fine, but no stick work on skates or bodies, and no rough stuff.
6) No hitting, unless the guy is running his mouth.
7) Whoever shoots the puck over the boards has to go and get it. Furthermore, once the puck has been shot over the boards, the puck goes to the opposing team.
8) If you've been out there for more than 15 minutes, get off and let one of the subs play - but only if theres more than 5 people on your team.
9) Leave the cherry picking to the kids 12 and under. Seriously.