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Originally posted by sir_eldren
Almost every player felt the games went well and weren't upset about anything. Of course, there was one guy who was called for a roughing penalty behind the net. My partner made the call and skated to the scorekeeper to report it. The guy, after realizing he was going to the box, exclaimed loud enough for me to hear (but not my partner) "Throw me out then! Go on, just throw me out!"
At that point, I almost tossed him myself, which I think I really should have now that I think about it. Instead, I skated to my partner, told him what he said and recommended he toss him. He didn't though, much to my chagrin. I'm a firm believer in calling penalties on people when they ask for them. I don't think he is. *shrug*
What would you have done in that situation?
-Craig
Washington State
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I'm a firm believer in punishing offenders. IF he's ASKING to leave the game, then the appropriate punishment is to keep him in the game. Don't give him what he wants.
In my mind, saying "Why don't you throw me out then?" is nowhere near enough to toss somebody. If its only loud enough for you to hear, I'd ignore it and let him sit his penalty.
If, however, it was lound enough for the stands to hear, he's challenging your authority. Ding him for 2 minutes. Then tell the coach that you're not going to grant this player's request. Should the player get out of line, you give the kid a minor penalty each time, putting the team at a disadvantage. Hopefully, the COACH is smart enough to toss the kid himself.
But, in the situation you described, the kid didn't o enough to get tossed in my mind.