Assist (ice hockey)
In ice hockey, an assist is attributed to up to two players of the scoring team who shot, passed or deflected the puck towards the scoring teammate, or touched it in any other way which enabled the goal, meaning that they were "assisting" in the goal. There can be a maximum of two assists per goal. The assists will be awarded in the order of play, with the last player to pass the puck to the goal scorer getting the first assist. If a player scores off a rebound given up by a goaltender, the referee(s) will still award assists.
If a team has possession and then loses possession to a player who then scores, there are no "assistants" in the goal and therefore no assists are awarded.
The player(s) who gain an assist point will also have their names announced to the crowd, with the goal scorers name, and will get one point added to their player statistics.
- NHL Rulebook, Rule #57 - Goals and Assists
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