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Originally Posted by Locke
I'm not suggesting anything, I just vaguely recall in one of his earlier seasons that he scored a very similar goal that was overturned because he got handed a stick from the bench.
The rules may well have changed in the meantime or the circumstances are different, I just remember that because I recall thinking that was a stupid, stupid rule.
If the equipment guys are on the ball and can pass a player a new stick while he flies by the bench at full speed then IMO that should be allowed.
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It is allowed.
NHL Rule 10.3
10.3 Broken Stick - Player - A broken stick is one which, in the opinion of the Referee, is unfit for normal play.
A player without a stick may participate in the game. A player whose stick is broken may participate in the game provided he drops the broken stick. A minor penalty shall be imposed for an infraction of this rule.
A player who has lost or broken his stick may only receive a stick at his own players' bench or be handed one from a teammate on the ice. A player may not participate in the play using a goalkeeper's stick. A minor penalty shall be imposed for an infraction of this rule.
A player tendered a stick thrown on the ice from the players' or penalty bench will not receive a penalty. However, the person responsible for throwing the stick will receive a bench minor penalty.
I think you are misremembering, or it was thrown.