User:Nkejejian/Assist (ice hockey)/Bibliography

"When a player scores a goal or is awarded a primary or secondary assist, they will be given a point. The leader of total points throughout an NHL season will be awarded the Art Ross trophy."

"An assist is awarded to the player or players (maximum of two) who touched the puck prior to the goal, provided no defender plays or possesses the puck in between."

Rule 6.6 Goals and Assists Hockey Canada

"Each goal and assist will count one point in the scoring records. A maximum of two assists will be credited on any one goal."

Assist on rebound

A1 shoots the puck which hits the  and rebounds out to teammate A2. A2 then shoots the puck into the goal. Does the  who took the initial shot (A1) deserve an assist?

Yes. Rule Reference 617(a).

https://www.usahockeyrulebook.com/page/show/1084665-rule-617-goals-and-assists

In the case of a rebound, only one assist can be given to the  who took the original shot.

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