Sure, a great pass may lead to a Goal but a great (or even good/bad) pass is not necessarily an assist.

^If the scoring player has to dodge a defender
^If the scoring player had to move more than 4 steps
^Yes a tipped ball (by the offense) is a goal for the person who tipped it in and an assist for the person who originally shot it.

Can someone confirm these books. The stats are already rampant with bad counts.

1 or 2 "extras" can equal 16-32 a season. It adds up!