Controversial Goal Stands: Hartikainen‘s SHG Valid, According to Swiss Ice Hockey
Refereeing Committee
The validity of a goal scored by Teemu Hartikainen during the recent match between Bern and Geneva has been the subject of considerable debate.
Bruising forward Teemu Hartikainen
scored a pivotal short-handed goal against Geneva last Saturday, sparking debated.
In a recent press release,
Swiss Ice Hockey’s Refereeing Committee addressed the situation, clarifying that Hartikainen’s goal stands.
The organization’s
breakdown of
the situation will settle the
“This scene has been discussed in many places, and we do not want to hide from you the statement
of the Swiss Ice Hockey
Comment on the matter.”
The
review of the goal stated: “On the main and rear goal cameras you see that Hartikainen turns his foot and the puck bounces off it and into the goal. A pronounced kicking movement is noted. However, this only happens after the puck has been deflected. Therefore, this movement has no relevance to the decision. Hartikainen deliberately deflected the puck into the goal with his skate, which is permitted under IIHF Rule 49.2”
The debate began after Hartikainen redirected the puck past the goalie, raising questions about the legality of his maneuvering.
Based on the evidence provided by the ESPN article [[1](https://www.espn.com/nhl/insider/insider/story/_/id/31696516/the-pros-cons-nhl-playoff-officiating)], it’s impossible to determine if the referees made the right call regarding Hartikainen’s goal. The article discusses controversial calls in general but doesn’t provide details about this specific incident.
So, the Swiss Ice Hockey Refereeing Committee has made their ruling, stating Hartikainen’s goal stands. It was a pivotal goal, a short-handed goal at that. Do you think the referees made the right call, or is this a case of a lucky puck finding the back of the net through questionable means?