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Rule 82 Puck Striking Official

Play shall not be stopped if the puck touches an Official anywhere on the rink, regardless of whether a Team is shorthanded or not. A puck that deflects back into the defensive zone off an Official who is in the neutral zone, will be deemed to be off-side as per Rule 74 -- Off-side.

When a puck deflects off an Official and goes out of play, the ensuing face-off will take place at the spot where the puck deflected off the Official.
(NOTE) If a goal is scored as a result of being deflected directly into the net off an Official, the goal shall not be allowed.

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