Calvin Pickard knocks net off during play out of frustration, gets penalty and pulled from the game

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are having another great season, but the Toronto Marlies are having an even better season than the big club.

The Marlies have the best record in the AHL and have already locked up a playoff spot, in part thanks to the stellar play of goaltender Calvin Pickard. The 25-year-old entered Saturday's game against Belleville with a 19-9 record and a 2.12 goals against average.

Pickard's latest outing, though, was a frustrating one and it was highlighted by him pushing his net off during play which led to an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.

Calvin Pickard isn’t thrilled with the officiating, so he knocks his own net off in protest. Then has a few words with the refs. pic.twitter.com/dfAHdYnzff
— Mike Stephens Wearing a Turtleneck (@mikeystephens81) March 24, 2018

Calvin Pickard penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct and then gets pulled, Garret Sparks now in net.
— Joel Vanderlaan (@Joelvanderlaan) March 24, 2018

Pickard was pulled for Garrett Sparks and the Marlies ended up losing the game.

FINAL: Tough fight at home.#MarliesLive pic.twitter.com/V4indZf1y8
— Toronto Marlies (@TorontoMarlies) March 24, 2018

Pickard's frustration got the best of him, but what he did wasn't as good as what David Leggio did late last year.

Remember David Leggio, the goaltender that dislodged the net a few years back in the AHL? Well, he struck again, this time in the DEL. 😂 The player was awarded a penalty shot, and missed. . (Via: Facebook/ Telekom Sport)

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