So if he would have head butted it into a defender leg or goalie's pad, etc. Getting pretty gray area here. Toews will have to discus not getting so excited and just hold your head still and take it for the team.
I wonder how often they change the pipes, my kids goal in the garage doesn't have a round spot left, but I assume the el cheapo goal is mostly to blame. He does shoot hard enough to break windows, drywall, and an aquarium.