Got a question on rule clarification, comments on rule enforcements or some memorable NHL stories? Kerry wants to answer your emails at cmonref@tsn. Grossiste Chinois Nike Air Max .ca. Hi Kerry, In the Tuesday night game between the Leafs and Avs, why did the linesman break up a fight that was starting between Dion Phaneuf and Jarome Iginla? It wasnt a predetermined scuffle, there was a decent reason for the argument and both of them dropped the gloves. Clearly they both wanted to dance. Whats the deal? Roch Boulanger, Timmins, Ontario Roch: Given the climate within the game that has evolved over the past number of seasons there is heightened awareness and sensitivity to player safety issues. Ongoing studies conducted by both NHL and independent medical experts provide scientific evidence and newfound knowledge that is slowly changing attitudes and redefining acceptable practices and behavior. This is being addressed in part, with the addition of new rules relative to protective equipment. Last season visors became mandatory for any player with fewer than 25 games of NHL experience (rule 9.7). In addition, no player is allowed to remove his helmet prior to engaging in a fight. If he does so, a minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct will be assessed under rule 46.6. You witnessed a continuation of the player safety theme on Tuesday night when Linesmen Scott Driscoll and Greg Devorski demonstrated their good judgment and quick response to intervene in an altercation before it escalated to full-blown fisticuffs. The League has encouraged linesmen to prevent a fight from occurring if the situation allows them to do so safely. The presence of space and time between players as they measure one another prior to throwing punches often allows the linesmen a small window of opportunity to safely intervene. This opportunity was presented at 6:26 of the second period after Jamie McGinn took exception to an elevated but acceptable open-ice shoulder check delivered by Dion Phaneuf on his former Calgary Flame teammate Jarome Iginla. McGinn forced play to be stopped when he was assessed a roughing minor for a glove punch at Phaneuf. Iggy then decided he would take care of his own business with Phaneuf only to have the linesmen prevent a fight much to the displeasure of many fans in attendance. I dont share your opinion that an acceptable body check is a decent reason for the argument but in any event the Leafs ended up with a two minute power play in the aftermath. What is important to note is that no further confrontation resulting in penalties between the three potential combatants took place in the game. The Officials handled this altercation perfectly. Another policy you should be aware of is that once a fight is underway the linesmen are also asked to move in more quickly in the event that a player(s) has lost their helmet. The linesmen team would verbally and visually communicate with one another to time their intervention, taking into account their personal safety in addition to that of the players. So Roch, whenever safely possible we can expect to see the linesmen separate dance partners before the music starts and players begin throwing punches. Think safety first. PS: Roch, my father (Hilt) was born and raised in Timmins, Ontario and played with former Leafs Bill Barilko and Allan Stanley growing up. Thank you for the question. Air Max 270 Pas Cher Du Tout .m. on Friday. Granger was acquired from the Indiana Pacers last Thursday for Evan Turner and Lavoy Allen, but never played a minute for Philadelphia. The 76ers also received a 2015 second-round draft pick in the deal. 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Torii Hunter replaced Austin Jackson in the leadoff spot and contributed a two-run double, while Jackson, perhaps motivated by the demotion to the No. 8 spot in the order, went 2-for-2 with two walks, two RBI and a run scored to help the Tigers even the best-of-seven series at two games apiece. Miguel Cabrera, batting second instead of third, also had two hits, knocked in a pair and even stole a base for the reigning AL champs, who saw Fister (1-0) scatter eight hits and a walk over six innings of one-run ball. "I think something had to be done (but)...this has nothing to do with Jim Leyland, this is about the players. They executed, they came out, they played well," Leyland said. One Tigers player who couldnt get it going was Prince Fielder, who was 0- for-4 and failed to drive in a run in 16 straight postseason games dating back to Game 1 of the 2012 ALCS. It is the 16th longest streak of all-time. The first LCS start for Peavy (0-1) was a forgettable one. The former Cy Young Award winner surrendered seven runs on five hits and three walks and was pulled without recording an out in the fourth. "No excuse. Its on me," Peavy said of his rough start. "I can promise you this, well be back tomorrow as a ballclub, as a unit." Bostons bullpen, though, did not allow a run after that, stretching its scoreless streak to 16 2/3 innings. The unit is pitching to a 0.74 ERA this postseason. The Red Sox managed 12 hits -- four from Jacoby Ellsbury -- but they were 2- for-16 with runners in scoring position and left 10 on base. Hits may be harder to come by for the Red Sox on Thursday whenn they go up against right-hander Anibal Sanchez, who didnt allow one over his six scoreless innings of work in Game 1. Air Max 270 Pas Cher Homme. He also struck out 12, but walked six and became the first pitcher to do that in a playoff game since Hall of Famer Walter Johnson did so in 12 innings for the Washington Senators against the New York Giants in Game 1 of the 1924 World Series. Sanchez was also only the second pitcher with at least 12 strikeouts in no more than six innings in a postseason game. "My pitches were moving really good that day," said Sanchez, who led the AL with a 2.57 ERA this season. "I was ahead in some counts, that helped me striking them out. That was the key. That helped me that day." The walks were a bit out of character for Sanchez, as he averaged 2.67 walks per nine innings during the regular season. In fact, over 173 career starts, he has walked five or more batters just 11 times. "Every game is different, the pitches could be moving a lot or something like that," Sanchez said. "But I need to work on throwing strikes. The last time I threw too many away, and I dont want to do that in my next outing." Boston, meanwhile, will hand the ball to lefty Jon Lester, who was outdueled by Sanchez in Game 1. Lester gave up just one run in 6 1/3 innings of that one, but was tagged with the loss. He is now 0-3 lifetime in five ALCS games (3 starts) with a 3.97 ERA. Lester has been one of the best pitchers since the All-Star break, going 7-3 with a 2.68 ERA in his final 14 starts of the season, then allowing three runs over 14 innings (1.93 ERA) against the Rays and Tigers in two postseason starts. "Not to make it too simple, but its been his fastball command," Red Sox manager John Farrell said. "And as hes gained that consistency and the confidence with it, I think hes become a more relaxed pitcher on the mound, which enables him to pitch more freely from a physical standpoint. I think thats why were seeing the velocity climb, and its made his pitches more effective." 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