Assist (ice hockey)

In ice hockey, an assist is attributed to up to two players of the scoring team who shot, passed or deflected the puck towards the scoring teammate, or touched it in any other way which enabled the goal, meaning that they were "assisting" in the goal.

[2] 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.

[5] Although there are different rulebooks present for all countries that participate in the national level, the awarding of an assist point is universal.

According to the USA Hockey Officiating Rulebook, A1 shoots the puck which hits the  and rebounds out to teammate A2.

In this diagram, the blue player on the right would be credited with an assist, while the blue player on the left would score the goal.