A Few Questions From a Rookie

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Speaking of backboards, do you know why backboards were originally put up for games (trivia question)?

I know, I know.....

Because the spectators up top on the tracks in the YMCA's watching the game were leaning over and knocking shots away......also known as "fan goaltending".

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

I know, I know.....Because the spectators up top on the tracks in the YMCA's watching the game were leaning over and knocking shots away......also known as "fan goaltending".

Nailed it.



But you have an advantage over everyone else because you were there.