Rule 32.2 As there is a human factor involved in blowing the whistle to stop play, the Referee may deem the play to be stopped slightly prior to..

..the whistle actually being blown. The fact that the puck may come loose or cross the goal line prior to the sound of the whistle has no bearing..

Category archives for: Calgary Flames

Flames to cut ties with 17 players, replace with army of Sutter clones

Flames to cut ties with 17 players, replace with army of Sutter clones

The Sutter family has been cultivating an army of clones made up from the family DNA and plans to use them to fill out the Calgary Flames after a disappointing 2009-2010 campaign, Intent to Blow has learned. Sources told ITB that the Flames will sever ties with all but a handful of players prior to [...]

Alberta suicide rates soar; Oilers, Flames held responsible

Alberta suicide rates soar; Oilers, Flames held responsible

The province of Alberta has become a frozen wasteland of suicidal hockey fans. According to a report released by the Alberta Provincial Police, the number of suicides in the province has quadrupled since the puck dropped on the 2009-2010 NHL season. Local authorities have pinned the blame on the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames for [...]

Man writes about Coyotes game, doesn’t mention attendance

Man writes about Coyotes game, doesn’t mention attendance

A Canadian newspaper reporter covered a Phoenix Coyotes game Thursday without once taking a shot at the teams attendance figures.  It is believed to be the first instance of an article on the Coyotes with the focus solely on on-ice matters this season. Phoenix captain Shane Doan was surprised when told of the article, published [...]

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