The referee committee of the Deutscher Eishockey-Bund made a rule adjustment on December 13.12.2017, XNUMX.
From now on, intentionally moving the goal by the goalkeeper or removing the face mask during a breakaway situation will immediately be counted as a goal for the attacking team. This rule also applies during a penalty shot. The IIHF regulations (Rules 178 Paragraphs VI and VII) apply.
The reason for the rule adjustment is a scene in the DEL game between EHC Red Bull München and the Fischtown Pinguins Bremerhaven on December 08.12.2017th, XNUMX, in which Munich goalie David Leggio intentionally moved his goal during a Bremerhaven breakaway.