Can a linesman call a two minute penalty, outside of too many men?
Back when I reffed (mind you it was minor hockey), the linesmen could only call too many men penalties and major penalties. On the Pavelski injury, the referee in the corner did not have his arm up signalling a penalty, I do not know if the back referee initially signaled his intent to call a penalty. The linesman on the blue line nearest the faceoff was the one who realized Pavelski was out cold and waved down the play.
If a linesman cannot call a 2 minute penalty (that’s a big if) and the back referee missed the play (another if), the options would be no penalty or a major penalty for crosschecking (resulting in injury).
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