What is the goalie crease in hockey for?

Answer 1

Skaters from the opposing team are NOT allowed in the goalie crease. Players from the same team as the goalie can be in there. They can not, however, freeze or lay on top of the puck. If they do so, it is a penalty.

Answer 2

no you can not go in the crease on the goalie side

what kind of dumb question is that

Yes, any player of either team CAN step into the crease. You can score and pass from inside the crease as well. However, you cannot walk into the crease while you have the ball (meaning you can pass the ball to someone who's inside the crease, and you can walk into the crease while you do not have the ball). The guy who called this a 'dumb question' must be pretty dumb himself.

Answer 3

It dictates the area in which the goalie should have complete freedom of movement and is the goalie's area.