The Tenafly High School hockey team must have known it would be in tough against its opponent, so it decided to try something new.

In one of the more innovative approaches to defence ever seen, Tenafly attempted to sneak two goalies (and four skaters) onto the ice for the start of its game against St. Joseph's of Montvale in New Jersey on Sunday.

Tenafly playing with two goalies at opening faceoff.. Called for delay of game.. <a href="https://t.co/YrczFrinBx">pic.twitter.com/YrczFrinBx</a> —@HockeyAdvantage

It's a move that almost seems reasonable based on the fact they ended up getting thumped 10-0.

Unfortunately for Tenafly, trotting out two netminders is blatantly against the rules and resulted in a delay-of-game penalty.