Penalty Shot rule question

[Tao Jersey Jones]

Last night the Utica radio pxp broadcaster said Kevin Dineen had the option to decline a penalty shot and take a two minute power play instead.

Is that a new rule this season or has it been that way for a while?

edit: I don't see anything in the AHL rule book that says there is an option to decline the penalty shot in favor of a two minute power play.

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[JMCx4]

I am not aware of the AHL operating under USA Hockey rules, but ...

SECTION 4 - PENALTIES
Rule 406 | Penalty Shot
(a) If the offense for which the penalty shot was awarded was such as would normally incur a minor or bench minor penalty, the non-offending team may, prior to the penalty shot, elect that the minor or bench minor penalty be assessed to the offending player or team in lieu of the penalty shot. If the penalty shot is selected, the offending team shall not be reduced in on-ice strength as a result of the infraction. ...