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1997 NHL Rulebook - Equipment Rules
Rule 22. Goalkeeper's Equipment
NOTE: Cages on gloves and abdominal aprons extending down the front of the thighs on the outside of the pants are
prohibited. "Cage" shall mean any lacing or webbing or other material in the goalkeeper's glove joining the thumb and
index finger which is in excess of the minimum necessary to fill the gap when the goalkeeper's thumb and forefinger in the
glove are fully extended and spread and includes any pocket or pouch effect produced by excess lacing or webbing or
other material between the thumb and forefinger when fully extended or spread.
Protective padding attached to the back or forming part of goalkeeper's gloves shall not exceed eight inches (8") in width
nor more than sixteen inches (16") in length at any point.
NOTE: At the commencement of each season or at random during the season and prior to playoffs, goalkeepers' leg
guards and gloves shall be checked by League staff and any violation of this rule shall be reported to the club involved
and to the Commissioner of the League.
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