Definitions for "Goal judge"
Keywords:  overrule, puck, referee, judge, score
A goal judge sits behind each goal (off-ice!) and signals when the puck has crossed the red goal line by turning on a red light above his station. The referee can ask the goal judge's advice on disputed goals, but the referee has final authority and can overrule the goal judge.
one sits off-ice behind each net and indicates when a goal has been scored by turning on the red light just above his station; the referee holds the final authority and can overrule the goal judge.
An off-ice official who sits behind the goal, outside the boards, and determines if the puck enters the goal. Should there be a difference of opinion, the referee will have the final decision.