Offside review a first in British ice hockey
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There was an historical moment during Wednesday night's Semi-Final Second Leg game between the Nottingham Panthers and Coventry Blaze.
Coventry scored at 53:22, but the play was reviewed for a potential offside in the build-up to the Blaze's goal.
After video review in the EIHL Situation Room, the play was eventually called offside some 10 seconds prior to the goal being scored. This is the first ice hockey event in the UK where offside is reviewable, meaning the decision was the first of its kind in the Elite League and across British ice hockey.
Check out how the play was reviewed:
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Situation Room initiated review of play at 53:22 in the@PanthersIHC ? @covblazehockey Semi-Final, Second Leg.
On-ice call: Goal
Review decision: No goal (Offside) pic.twitter.com/XpuE6C6WS4
Some minutes later, the Blaze challenge the Panther's fourth goal of the night but the on-ice call was upheld.
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Situation Room initiated review of play at 54:27 in the@PanthersIHC ? @covblazehockey Semi-Final, Second Leg.
On-ice call: Goal
Review decision: Goal (Onside) pic.twitter.com/feshK90vtl
Earlier in the game, Coventry's goal was checked for a possible high-stick, but again the on-ice call was upheld.
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Situation Room initiated review of play at 13:00 in the@PanthersIHC ?@covblazehockey Semi-Final, Second Leg.
On-ice call: Goal
Review decision: Goal (No high stick) pic.twitter.com/mtp9Tq8lC5
