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According to the NHL Rulebook:
Rule 30 Penalty Shot section a. The puck must be kept in motion towards the opponent's goal line and once it is shot, the play shall be considered complete.
I always thought the same as you, once he is in motion towards the net he can't go back and if he stopped he would have to shoot. If he stopped and faked and started forward again, I don't think the goal would be allowed. Unfortunately the ref isn't going to reverse this call at this time, but you might want to print the NHL Rulebook section on penalty shots and give him a copy.
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