2012 ALLSTATE INSURANCE NHL BREAKAWAY CHALLENGE
Participants
- Three shooters (one Rookie and two All-Stars) & one goalie from each team
- Order of shooters - Rookies, two All-Stars
Team Alfredsson
- Sean Couturier, PHI (rookie) - 9% fan vote
- John Tavares, NYI - 8%
- Logan Couture, SJ - 5%
- Brian Elliott, STL (goaltender)
Team Chara
- *WINNER* Patrick Kane, CHI - 47%
- Ryan Johansen, CBJ (rookie) - 1%
- Corey Perry, ANA - 29%
- Carey Price, MTL (goaltender)
Competition Rules and Regulations
Decision Process
- The referee shall make all necessary rulings regarding the skills competition events.
- Prior to the competition the team captains will determine which players are participating in which event and order of participation.
- Tie Situation - Captains participate in a shootout if the competition ends in a tie. Captains chose their Goalie.
Points
- One point available.
- Shooter with highest Fan votes scores one point
Procedure/Rules
- Shooters can start their routine from anywhere in the offensive zone and have full access to the offensive Zone, including behind the net. (NHL penalty shot rules do not apply)
- Each skater will attempt 3 shots.
- Players alternate after each skater attempts 1 shot.
- The in-arena and television audiences will vote via text message for their choice of winner.