Videos: Video Goal Reviews Work

[Bruce]

1. Brett Clark of the Tampa Bay Lightning ripped a shot that entered the goal legally and went through the side of the net, just inside the goal post. The referee immediately signalled a goal, which was confirmed by video review.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI6UlGUHMd0

2. Ryan Smyth of the Los Angeles Kings thinks he scored a goal, but the goal was not given. About a minute later, before the next whistle, Devon Setoguchi of the San Jose Sharks scored at the other end.

Smyth's play was reviewed, and his goal was given. The video clearly showed the puck completely crossing the goal line before being pulled out. By NHL rules, all subsequent action, including Setoguchi's goal, was voided.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNGg9BZRbYI

[Peter R]

So they allow play to re-start before the review is completed? How long does the review take?

[Peter R]

Ok, just checked the video and play didnt stop after Smith's goal.

[Peter R]

Quite sensible use of available technology...did you send this to Sepp Blatter and Platini?

[Bruce]

Just to answer the questions:

Usually, video reviews happen after play is stopped after a goal, or the goalie covers the puck for a whistle.

It is very common for a team to hit a goal post, or get robbed by the goalie, then to have the opposing team race to the other end and score a goal. The referee in the Los Angeles vs. San Jose game did not see the puck cross the goal line before it was pulled out be a defender.

1. All goals are reviewed by the replay official in the press box. He then tells the scorers table at rinkside that it is a good goal.

The replay official may tell the scorers table to tell the referee to hold the ensuing faceoff for a few seconds to take another quick look at the video.

Or, the replay official may signal the referee that a full review is underway.
Only the Referee or Replay Official can initiate a review.

There is no time limit for a video review.

Video must be CONCLUSIVE to reverse the original call on the ice.

If play is stopped, the disputed play MUST be reviewed before play resumes. Once play has resumed, the disputed play cannot be reviewed.

If play continues, the disputed play MUST be reviewed at the next whistle.

The one play in the World Cup that screamed for instant replay was England's no goal against Germany that was clearly crossed the goal line and not given.

As soon as the ball was fished out of the back of the net, someone could have buzzed the referee to stop play immediately and review the video.

To keep things simple, I say if the play is ruled a goal, then proceed as if a goal had been scored. If it is no goal, then the defensive team gets a goal kick.