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From: lake@alberta.UUCP (Robert Lake)
Newsgroups: net.sport.hockey
Subject: Disallowed Quebec goal
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Date: Fri, 17-May-85 18:36:29 EDT
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Posted: Fri May 17 18:36:29 1985
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Many Nordique fans may be thinking that the disallowed Quebec goal in game
5 was probably the turning point of the series.  My own impression of the
goal (after seeing the replay several times) is that one cannot easily
determine if the puck was intentionally deflected into the net.  However,
this does not mean I think the goal should be allowed.  I feel the referee
acted correctly, as it was not obviously apparent that the deflection was an
accident, and it is better to disallow such goals than to start a precedent.
Furthermore, I don't think having instant replay available for the referee
would have helped much either, as goals like that can be argued by both sides
for hours, and a quick decision is always required.