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Old 10-27-2014, 12:29 PM   #35
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Originally Posted by undercoverbrother View Post
Is there a penalty if the cage isn't "affixed to the helmets in such a fashion as to ensure adequate eye protection"?

I can't think of any player off the top of my head, but I am sure some try to tilt the visor so it isn't in their line of sight.

Can the other team request this is looked at, along the lines of a stick measurement?
Currently there are no dispensations for teams to request an inspection but I'm pretty sure the referee has the ability to send a player off the ice until their visor issues are sorted to the official's satisfaction. It is kind of a grey area but it doesn't have the same potential for abuse leading to a competitive advantage like the rules regarding stick dimensions.
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