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As this was a case of a one-on-0 breakaway, AND you were skating backwards, AND no shot was ever taken, the calling of a minor penalty for interference or charging should be considered.
USA Hockey Inline Rule Book - Rule 606(c):
"A penalty for interference or charging must be assessed in every case where an opposing player makes unnecessary contact with a goalkeeper."
Obviously, if the referee ruled that the contact was not "unnecessary", the goal should stand.
I think that all too often the officials bend over backward not to penalize a puck carrier who is out of control and crashes into the goaltender. For the safety of the goaltender, I favor a strict interpretation of rule 606(c).
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