Patent ID: 6849009

Claim:
A universally employable, easily constructed, fully adjustable multi-purpose backstop or net system constructed for cooperating with a conventional hockey goal assembly incorporating support members and netting interconnected thereto, said backstop/net system comprising: A. a first rectangular shaped panel assembly comprising an overall length substantially greater than the height of the hockey goal assembly and a. mounted to a first side edge of the hockey goal assembly, b. extending above the hockey goal assembly, and c. arcuately pivotable relative to the first side edge through an arc of at least 180° to extend from said first side edge in a desired direction; B. a second rectangular shaped panel assembly comprising an overall length substantially greater than the height of the hockey goal assembly and a. mounted to a second side edge of the hockey goal assembly, b. extending above the hockey goal assembly, and c. arcuately pivotable relative to the second side edge through an arc of at least 180° for being selectively positionable to extend from said second side edge in a desired direction; and C. third rectangular shape panel assembly comprising an overall length substantially equivalent to the width of the hockey goal assembly and mounted to a top edge of the hockey goal assembly, extending between and interconnected with the first rectangular shaped panel assembly and the second rectangular shaped panel assembly, whereby a backstop/net system is created which peripherally surrounds the entire hockey goal assembly in a manner which achieves the desired errant shot blocking effect while also providing complete adjustability of the position of the side panels.