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Either team may use their time out for the purpose of warming up their goaltender. How many pucks are they allowed to use? A. Three (3) pucks. B. Four (4) pucks. C. As many pucks as they want.
B. Four (4) pucks. 636(f)Either team may use a time-out for the purpose of warming up their goalkeeper. However, no more than four pucks per team shall be allowed for this purpose.
NEW RULE: An attacking player in the attacking zone shoots the puck on goal. The puck deflects off the crossbar and goes directly out of play. The face-off takes place at: A. A neutral zone face-off spot. B. The center ice face-off spot. C. A face-off spot in the attacking zone.
C. A face-off spot in the attacking zone. (c) When a stoppage of play occurs as the result of any action by the attacking team in the attacking zone, the ensuing face-off will take place at the nearest neutral zone faceoff spot, unless the stoppage was a result of a shot going directly out of play off of the goal post or crossbar.
The referee shall assess a bench minor penalty for delay of game against a team that requests any equipment measurement, if the measurement verifies that the equipment is legal. True False
True 301(c) A minor penalty for an equipment violation shall be assessed to any player or goalkeeper who uses a stick not conforming to the provisions of this rule. (Note) When a request for measurement is made by the Captain of a team against the dimensions of any stick, the Referee shall make the necessary measurement immediately. If the complaint is not sustained, a bench minor penalty for delay of game shall be assessed to the team requesting the measurement. If a goal is scored with an illegal stick, the proper penalty shall be assessed and the goal shall be allowed.
NEW RULE: All face-offs must be conducted at one of the nine face-off spots. True False
True 612(b) All face-offs will be conducted at one of the nine face-off spots.
A game misconduct penalty shall be assessed to any player whose helmet/facemask was not being worn properly and comes off their head during an altercation. True False
True 615(c)A game misconduct penalty (for all age classifications) shall be assessed to any player who doesn't wear his helmet/ facemask as designed and the helmet/facemask is removed during an altercation.
NEW RULE: A team that is shorthanded is not permitted to legally ice the puck at the 14 & Under age classification and below. True False
True 624(b): Icing shall be nullified if any of the following conditions have been met: (1) (For Adults [male and female], High School and Youth/Girls' 16 and Under age classifications and above only) The offending team is shorthanded (below the on-ice numerical strength of their opponent) when the puck is shot. The determination is made at the time the penalty expires and if the puck was shot prior to the penalty time expiration, regardless as to the position of the penalized player, no icing shall be called.
As part of the "on ice officials code of conduct" officials will adopt a "zero tolerance" attitude towards verbal or physical abuse. True False
True • Adopt a "zero tolerance" attitude toward verbal or physical abuse.
For the next question, the following simplified procedure determines which penalty if any, terminates with the scoring of a goal. At the time of the goal: Is the team that was scored-upon below the on ice numerical strength of the scoring team because of a penalty? Is at least one penalty, which is then being served by the Scored -upon team, a non-coincident Minor or Bench Minor Penalty (being displayed on the penalty clocks)? If the answer to both questions is YES then the Minor penalty with the least amount of time remaining on the penalty clock terminates. In the following situation, determine which player, if any, returns to the ice once the goal is scored. CLOCK TIME Team "A" Team "B" 4:45 X - 2 4:00 Y - 2 3:00 GOAL A. Player "X" returns to the ice. B. Player "Y" returns to the ice. C. No penalty terminates.
A. Player "X" returns to the ice.
Which of the following would NOT result in a misconduct penalty? A. Profane language by the coach. B. Mouthpiece violation. C. Player throws equipment out of the rink.
A. Profane language by the coach. 601(b)(2) would result in the coach receiving a minor for profane language. 601(e)(1) would dole out a game misconduct to the coach/team official for continuation of this action.
Attempt to injure/deliberate injury of an opponent shall be penalized as a match penalty according to: A. Rule 602. B. Rule 604. C. Rule 615.
A. Rule 602. Rule 602 Attempt to Injure/Deliberate Injury of Opponents (a) A match penalty shall be assessed to any player or team official who deliberately injures or attempts to injure any opposing player or team official. In all cases when a match penalty is assessed, a game report shall be filed with the proper authorities for further disciplinary action.
FROM THE BASIC MANUAL: After a stoppage for an off-sides violation the official who stopped play, after checking for potential altercations will: A. Skate to the face-off location. B. Retrieve the puck. C. Both A & B.
A. Skate to the face-off location. In the two-official system, the official who stops play will mark the face-off location by skating to the spot... While the official skates to the proper face-off location, the partner will retrieve the puck unless the puck is within reach of the "marking" official. page 42 Basic Manual
Mouthpieces are NOT required in which youth classification? A. 14 & Under (Bantam). B. 10 & Under (Squirt). C. 12 & Under (PeeWee).
B. 10 & Under (Squirt). 304(f) All players, including goalkeepers, in the 12 & under (Youth and Girls') through Youth 18 & under (including High School) and Girls' 19 & under age classifications are required to wear a colored (non-clear) internal mouthpiece that covers all the remaining teeth of one jaw, customarily the upper. It is strongly recommended, in all classifications, that all players wear a mouthpiece form fitted by a dentist. For the first violation of this rule, the team shall be issued a warning. A misconduct penalty for an equipment violation shall be assessed to any player or goalkeeper of that team for a subsequent violation during that game.
No goalkeeper shall be entitled to exercise the privileges of captain. This is true according to rule? A. 203(d). B. 202(a). C. 203(b).
B. 202(a). 202(a): Prior to the start of the game, each team shall designate one Captain and not more than two Alternates on the scoresheet. Only one of these designated players shall have the privilege of discussing with the Referee any questions relating to interpretation of rules that may arise during the progress of a game. No goalkeepers shall be entitled to exercise the privileges of Captain. Each designated player should wear the letter "C" or "A," approximately three inches in height and in contrasting color, on the front of the sweater.
A coach is assessed a bench minor penalty. Any non-penalized player, except a goalkeeper, may serve the penalty. This is FALSE because of rule: A. 402(a). B. 402(b). C. 601(b).
B. 402(b) 402(b) For a "BENCH MINOR" penalty one player shall be ruled off the ice for a period of two minutes, during which time no substitute shall be permitted. Any non-penalized player of the team who was on the ice at the time of the infraction, except the goalkeeper, may be designated to serve the penalty by the Manager or Coach through the playing captain, and such player shall promptly take his place on the penalty bench.
Officials are required to wear a black hockey helmet with the chin strap properly fastened and an optional half-shield visor properly attached. This is false according to which rule: A. 304(c) B. 501(c) C. 501(d)
B. 501(c) All On-Ice Officials shall wear black trousers and an official sweater with the current USA Hockey officiating crest on the left chest of the sweater during all games. Any other crest that is worn must be located on either arm of the sweater. The wearing of nameplates shall be regulated by each League. Each official is required to wear a black hockey helmet, with chin strap properly fastened, and a half-shield visor properly attached to their helmets.
The Linesman shall not stop play for the following situation: A. The puck goes outside the playing area. B. A minor penalty infraction unobserved by the referee. C. Premature substitution of the goalkeeper.
B. A minor penalty infraction unobserved by the referee. 631(a): Anytime the puck goes outside the playing area, strikes any obstacles above the playing surface other than boards, or shielding, or becomes unplayable due to a defect in the playing rink, play shall be stopped and a last play face-off conducted. 205(c) A goalkeeper may be changed for another goalkeeper or player (who shall not have goalkeeper privileges) at any time during play provided the goalkeeper is at the bench and out of play prior to the substitute entering the ice. If the substitution is made prematurely, there shall be no time penalty assessed. However, the resulting face-off will take place at the center face-off spot unless play was stopped with the play in the offending team's defending half of the ice, in which case the face-off will take place where play was stopped, unless otherwise specified in the rules.
A player bangs the boards with their stick in protest of an official's decision against their team. The proper penalty assessment is. A. A minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct. B. A misconduct or game misconduct AND an unsportsmanlike conduct minor. C. A major and a game misconduct.
B. A misconduct or game misconduct AND an unsportsmanlike conduct minor. 601 (d):A misconduct or game misconduct, at the discretion of the Referee and based on severity, shall be assessed to any player who commits the following actions: (3): Intentionally bangs the boards or protective glass or goal frame with his stick or any other object at anytime. If done in protest of an officials' decision, an additional minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct shall also be assessed.
The use of tobacco products or alcoholic beverages by any player or team official is prohibited in the rink area including the bench area. The first offense by any participant will result in : A. A game misconduct penalty. B. A warning shall be issued. C. A minor penalty shall be assessed.
B. A warning shall be issued. 601(g) The use of tobacco products or alcoholic beverages by any player or team official is prohibited in the rink area, including the bench areas and off-ice official area. A warning shall be issued by the Referee for the first offense by any participant and any subsequent violations by the same team shall result in a bench minor penalty being assessed.
An attacking player makes stick contact with the goalkeeper who has covered the puck and is in his/her crease. The whistle had not been blown yet. The proper action is. A. Warn the player that they should not do that again. B. Assess the offending player a two-minute minor penalty for slashing. C. Assess the goalkeeper a minor penalty for delay of game.
B. Assess the offending player a two-minute minor penalty for slashing. 634(d) A minor penalty shall be assessed to any player who makes stick contact with an opposing goalkeeper while he is in his goal crease and who has covered or caught the puck, regardless of whether or not the Referee has stopped play.
When should an official conducting a face-off blow their whistle? A. Immediately before dropping the puck. B. At the conclusion of the line change procedure. C. Both A & B.
B. At the conclusion of the line change procedure. At the conclusion of the player changes, the linesman conducting the face-off will blow his/her whistle. This signals to both teams that they have five seconds to properly line up for the face-off prior to the puck being dropped.
A team is reduced to less than four players. The game is: A. Suspended. B. Declared a forfeit. C. Allowed to continue.
B. Declared a forfeit. 201(a) A team must start a game with a minimum of six players. Any time that a team has been reduced to less than four players, the game shall be declared a forfeit.
For the next question, please indicate the face-off location based on the situation. NEW RULE Puck shot by attacking player in their attacking zone deflecting directly off the top crossbar and leaves the playing area. A. Neutral zone face-off spot. B. End zone face-off spot. C. Center Ice face-off spot.
B. End zone face-off spot. 612(c) When a stoppage of play occurs as the result of any action by the attacking team in the attacking zone, the ensuing face-off will take place at the nearest neutral zone faceoff spot, unless the stoppage was a result of a shot going directly out of play off of the goal post or crossbar.
For the next question, please indicate the face-off location based on the situation. High sticked puck. A. Neutral zone face-off spot. B. End zone face-off spot. C. Center Ice face-off spot.
B. End zone face-off spot. 621(c) When the puck is played above the height of the shoulders with the stick, play shall be immediately stopped and a face-off conducted at one of the end zone face-off spots in the defending zone of the offending team unless: (1) The puck is batted to an opponent who gains possession and control of the puck, in which case play shall continue, or (2) A player of the defending team bats the puck into their own goal, in which case the goal is allowed.
For the next question, please indicate the face-off location based on the situation. Icing error by Officials. A. Neutral zone face-off spot. B. End zone face-off spot. C. Center Ice face-off spot.
B. End zone face-off spot. 624(c) If the Officials shall have erred in calling an "icing the puck" infraction (regardless of whether either team is shorthanded) a face-off shall occur at the end zone face-off spot nearest to the location of the puck when play was stopped
For the next question, please indicate the face-off location based on the situation. Intentional off-side. A. Neutral zone face-off spot. B. End zone face-off spot. C. Center Ice face-off spot.
B. End zone face-off spot. 630(c)Anytime, in the opinion of the official, a player has created an intentional off-sides play, play shall be stopped and a face-off conducted at the nearest end zone face-off spot in the defending zone of the offending team.
For the next question, the following simplified procedure determines which penalty if any, terminates with the scoring of a goal. At the time of the goal: Is the team that was scored-upon below the on ice numerical strength of the scoring team because of a penalty? Is at least one penalty, which is then being served by the Scored -upon team, a non-coincident Minor or Bench Minor Penalty (being displayed on the penalty clocks)? If the answer to both questions is YES then the Minor penalty with the least amount of time remaining on the penalty clock terminates. In the following situation, determine which player, if any, returns to the ice once the goal is scored. CLOCK TIME Team "A" Team "B" 4:30 X - 2 + 2 3:00 GOAL A. Player "X" returns to the ice. B. First penalty to player "X" terminates. C. No penalty terminates.
B. First penalty to player "X" terminates.
FROM THE BASIC MANUAL: When should you "Immediately" stop play for an injured player? A. At all times. B. If in your opinion, the injury appears to be serious. C. Never. You must always wait until the injured player's team gains possession of the puck.
B. If in your opinion, the injury appears to be serious.
What is the minimum penalty that can be assessed to any player who body checks or pushes an opponent from behind? A. Minor penalty. B. Minor plus misconduct. C. Major plus game misconduct.
B. Minor plus misconduct. 608(a) A minor plus a misconduct penalty, or a major plus a game misconduct penalty, shall be assessed for checking from behind.
For the next question, the following simplified procedure determines which penalty if any, terminates with the scoring of a goal. At the time of the goal: Is the team that was scored-upon below the on ice numerical strength of the scoring team because of a penalty? Is at least one penalty, which is then being served by the Scored -upon team, a non-coincident Minor or Bench Minor Penalty (being displayed on the penalty clocks)? If the answer to both questions is YES then the Minor penalty with the least amount of time remaining on the penalty clock terminates. In the following situation, determine which player, if any, returns to the ice once the goal is scored. CLOCK TIME Team "A" Team "B" 4:30 X - 2 B - 2 4:00 Y - 2 3:30 GOAL A. Player "X" returns to the ice. B. Player "Y" returns to the ice. C. No penalty terminates.
B. Player "Y" returns to the ice
For the next question, the following simplified procedure determines which penalty if any, terminates with the scoring of a goal. At the time of the goal: Is the team that was scored-upon below the on ice numerical strength of the scoring team because of a penalty? Is at least one penalty, which is then being served by the Scored -upon team, a non-coincident Minor or Bench Minor Penalty (being displayed on the penalty clocks)? If the answer to both questions is YES then the Minor penalty with the least amount of time remaining on the penalty clock terminates. In the following situation, determine which player, if any, returns to the ice once the goal is scored. CLOCK TIME Team "A" Team "B" 4:45 X - 5 4:00 Y - 2 3:00 GOAL A. Player "X" returns to the ice. B. Player "Y" returns to the ice. C. No penalty terminates.
B. Player "Y" returns to the ice.
A defending player in their defending zone attempts to clear the puck but accidently shoots the puck over the glass (puck does not hit the glass) and it goes directly out of the playing area. The official should: A. Stop play and assess a "delay of game" penalty to the player who shot the puck. B. Stop play and an end zone (last play) face-off shall be conducted (no penalty). C. Stop play and a neutral zone face off shall be conducted (no penalty).
B. Stop play and an end zone (last play) face-off shall be conducted (no penalty). 631(a) Anytime the puck goes outside the playing area, strikes any obstacles above the playing surface other than boards, or shielding, or becomes unplayable due to a defect in the playing rink, play shall be stopped and a last play face-off conducted.
During the following situation determine the proper on-ice numerical strength, assuming both teams are at full strength when the penalties are assessed. CLOCK TIME Team "A" Team "B" 5:00 X - 2 minutes P - 2 + 2 minutes A. Both teams are one player short. B. Team "B" is one player short. C. Both teams remain at full strength.
B. Team "B" is one player short.
A player in a Youth 12 & Under game "Body Checks" an opponent. The player falls to the ice but is not injured. The referee must assess which of the following: A. A misconduct penalty. B. A match penalty. C. A minor or major penalty.
C. A minor or major penalty. 604(a) Body checking is prohibited in the 12 & under youth age classification and below and all Girls'/Women's age classifications. These levels would be considered the Body Contact Category of play. Body checking is also prohibited in all non-check Adult classifications. A local governing body may prohibit body checking in any classification. (c)A minor or major penalty shall be assessed to a player who body checks an opponent in a Body Contact category or non-check Adult classification.
What are the penalty options to be assessed (except in adult male classification) to any player who delivers an avoidable body check to an opponent who is no longer in possession and control of the puck? A. A minor penalty. B. A minor penalty and a misconduct penalty. C. A minor, a major or a major and game misconduct penalty.
C. A minor, a major or a major and game misconduct penalty. 640(b & d) (b) A minor or major penalty shall be assessed (except Adult Male Classifications) to any player who delivers an avoidable body check to an opponent who is no longer in possession and control of the puck. (d) A major plus a game misconduct penalty shall be assessed to any player who injures an opponent as a result of an avoidable check to a player who is not in possession and control of the puck or who makes avoidable physical contact with an opponent after the whistle.
Which is not a minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct from a player? A. Disputing the ruling of an official. B. Taunting or inciting an opponent. C. Actions listed above occurring after the game.
C. Actions listed above occurring after the game. A minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct (zero tolerance) shall be assessed whenever a player: 1) Openly disputes or argues any decision by an official. 2) Uses obscene or vulgar language at any time, including any swearing, even if it is not directed at a particular person. 3) Visually demonstrates any sign of dissatisfaction with an official's decision. Any time that a player persists in any of these actions, they shall be assessed a misconduct penalty. A game misconduct shall result if the player continues such action.
SLED HOCKEY: Penalty options for Teeing include? A. Minor or Major plus Game Misconduct. B. Match. C. All of the above.
C. All of the above.
FROM THE BASIC MANUAL: With play in the neutral zone, the officials in a two-official system should be: A. On their blue line straddling the line. B. At opposite blue lines, diagonal from one another, with both skates "IN" the neutral zone. C. At opposite blue lines, diagonal from one another, with both skates "IN" the Attacking Zone.
C. At opposite blue lines, diagonal from one another, with both skates "IN" the Attacking Zone. When play is in the neutral zone, both linesmen should position themselves just inside their respective bluelines diagonally across from one another. Their most common call in this situation will be a potential off-sides, and this position puts them in the best position to make that call without having to move. Their skates should be completely in the end zone as to not to prevent the puck from entering the zone. page 22 in the Basic Manual
The puck is located in the neutral zone. The entire blue line is part of: A. The neutral zone. B. The zone in which the puck is located. C. Both A & B.
C. Both A & B.
Officials are required to conduct themselves in a businesslike, sportsmanlike, impartial and constructive manner at all times. True False
True
SLED HOCKEY: Any player whose stick is broken may use the pick portion of the stick to propel themselves to the bench for a replacement, but not participate in play while doing so. True False
True
The four infractions whose minimum penalty is a minor plus a misconduct penalty are: boarding, charging, checking from behind, and head contact. True False
True
The referee is caught behind the play. The linesman is on the goal line and observes a good goal that is not observed by the referee. The linesman shall signify the scoring of the goal by pointing to the goal and blowing the whistle to stop play. True False
True
A minor penalty for equipment violation shall be assessed to any player or goalkeeper who uses a stick not conforming to provisions of Rule 301 Sticks. True False
True 301(c) A minor penalty for an equipment violation shall be assessed to any player or goalkeeper who uses a stick not conforming to the provisions of this rule. (Note) When a request for measurement is made by the Captain of a team against the dimensions of any stick, the Referee shall make the necessary measurement immediately. If the complaint is not sustained, a bench minor penalty for delay of game shall be assessed to the team requesting the measurement. If a goal is scored with an illegal stick, the proper penalty shall be assessed and the goal shall be allowed.
A player has committed an infraction calling for a misconduct penalty (such as directing profane language at an opponent) while team B is in possession of the puck. The referee should not signal the infraction in any way. True False
True 409(a)Should an infraction of the rules be committed by a player of a team NOT in possession and control of the puck the Referee shall signal a delayed penalty. Play will be stopped immediately when the offending team gains possession and control of the puck and the penalty(s) assessed to the offending players(s).
On-ice officials should enter the ice surface prior to warm-ups and remain on the ice at the conclusion of each period until all players have exited to their dressing rooms. True False
True 502(b) The Referee shall order the teams on the ice at the appointed time for the beginning of a game and for the start of each period. On-Ice Officials should enter the ice surface prior to warm-ups and remain on the ice at the conclusion of each period until all players have exited to their dressing rooms. Penalties may also be assessed during the warm-up period. Prior to the start of the game, the Referee shall confirm that the required off-ice officials are in their proper position and that the timing and signaling equipment is working properly
A game misconduct penalty shall be assessed to any player or team official who interferes in any physical manner with any game official, including off ice officials, in performing their duties. True False
True 601(e) A game misconduct penalty shall be assessed to any player or team official who is guilty of the following actions: (4) Interferes in any physical manner with any game official, including off-ice officials, in performing their duties.
The determining point at which a shot is determined to be a "SLAP SHOT" in a youth and girls 10 & Under league is when the "BACK SWING" goes higher than the waist. True False
True 621(d) The use of the "slap shot" in the Youth and Girls' 10 & under age classifications and below is prohibited. When a player who, in the process of making a forehand or backhand shot or pass, raises the blade of the stick above his waist as part of the backswing, play shall be stopped immediately and a face-off is conducted at one of the end zone face-off spots of the offending team.
A game misconduct penalty shall be assessed if any player throws their stick or any other object outside of the playing area, if done in protest of an officials' decision, or if thrown at or in the direction of a spectator. True False
True 637(c) A misconduct penalty shall be assessed to any player who throws any portion of his stick or any other object outside of the playing area. A game misconduct penalty shall be assessed if done in protest of an official's decision or if thrown at or in the direction of a spectator.
An official should answer all reasonable questions and requests and should admit their mistakes when they make them. True False
True On-Ice Official's Code of Conduct| page xvii • Admit your mistakes when you make them. • Answer all reasonable questions and requests.
A misconduct or game misconduct, at the discretion of the referee and based on the severity, shall be assessed to any player who touches or holds any official with their hand or stick. True False
True 601 (d) A misconduct or game misconduct, at the discretion of the Referee and based on severity, shall be assessed to any player who commits the following actions: (1) Touches or holds any official with his hand or stick.
All protective equipment, except gloves, padded hockey pants, helmet/facemask and goalkeepers'leg guards must be worn under the uniform. True False
True 304(b) All protective equipment, except gloves, padded hockey pants, helmet/facemask and goalkeeper's leg guards, must be worn under the uniform. (Note) Players, including goalkeepers, violating this rule shall not be permitted to participate in the game until such equipment has been corrected or removed.
During a game, the same youth player is assessed a minor penalty for tripping, a minor penalty for hooking, a minor penalty for roughing, and a minor penalty for head contact plus a misconduct. That player would also be given a game misconduct for his/her 5th penalty and immediately removed from that game. True False
True 401(b): Any player, except in Adult age classifications, who receives five penalties in the same game shall be assessed a game misconduct penalty. Any Adult player who receives five penalties in the same game shall be immediately ejected for the remainder of the game with no further suspension. Any Head Coach whose team, except in Adult age classifications, receives 15 or more penalties during one game shall be suspended for the next scheduled game of that team.
NEW RULE: In addition to a racial/ethnic slur, a game misconduct penalty can be assessed for any language that is deemed offensive, hateful or discriminatory in nature. True False
True 601(e) A game misconduct penalty shall be assessed to any player or team official who is guilty of the following actions: (2) Uses an obscene gesture anywhere in the rink before, during or after the game.
A minor plus a misconduct, major plus a game misconduct, or a match penalty are all penalty options for boarding. True False
True 603 (a) A minor plus a misconduct or major plus game misconduct penalty shall be assessed for boarding an opponent (b) A major penalty plus game misconduct penalty shall be assessed to any player who injures an opponent as a result of boarding. (c) A match penalty for attempt to injure or deliberate injury to an opponent may also be assessed for boarding.
Any accidental or unavoidable contact that occurs with the goalkeeper shall be penalized under the interference rule. While any deliberate body contact or check that is delivered to the goalkeeper shall be penalized as charging. True False
True 607(d)(Note 1) For the purpose of this rule, any accidental or unavoidable contact that occurs with the goalkeeper shall be penalized under the Interference rule. Any deliberate body contact or check that is delivered to the goalkeeper shall be penalized as Charging
Any deliberate body contact or check that is delivered to the goalkeeper shall be penalized as charging. True False
True 607(d)(Note 1) For the purpose of this rule, any accidental or unavoidable contact that occurs with the goalkeeper shall be penalized under the Interference rule. Any deliberate body contact or check that is delivered to the goalkeeper shall be penalized as Charging.
With the implementation of the Progressive Suspension Rule 411, a game report must be filed for: A. A major penalty for elbowing. B. A major penalty for body checking (in a body contact category). C. Both A and B.
C. Both A and B. 411(a): The aggressive infractions that fit into this category are: Rule 603 Boarding Rule 604 Body Checking (Body Contact categories) Rule 606 Butt-Ending Rule 607 Charging Rule 608 Checking From Behind Rule 609 Cross-Checking Rule 611 Elbowing Rule 619 Head-Butting Rule 620 Head Contact Rule 621 High Stick Rule 622 Holding an Opponent (Grabbing Facemask) Rule 627 Kicking Rule 628 Kneeing Rule 634 Slashing Rule 635 Spearing Rule 639 Tripping/Clipping/Leg Checking/Slew Footing Rule 640 Unnecessary Roughness (Roughing) Note: Officials are required to submit a game report immediately following the game for any major penalty falling in the aggressive infraction category, game misconduct or match penalty that is assessed.
For the next question, please indicate the face-off location based on the situation. Successful penalty shot attempt. A. Neutral zone face-off spot. B. End zone face-off spot. C. Center Ice face-off spot.
C. Center Ice face-off spot. 406(c)If a goal is scored from a penalty shot, the puck shall be faced-off at center ice in the usual way. If a goal is not scored, the puck shall be faced-off at either of the end faceoff spots in the zone in which the penalty shot has been attempted.
FROM THE BASIC MANUAL: What is not a proper procedure to disallow a goal? A. Blow the whistle and immediately give a washout signal. B. Report to the scorekeeper the reason why the goal was not allowed. C. Confer with the goalkeeper and potential goal scorer.
C. Confer with the goalkeeper and potential goal scorer. Procedure for Disallowed Goals • Official blows whistle and immediately gives the washout signal. • Skate over to the scorekeeper's bench and give reason why the goal was disallowed.
A player who is injured and not suspended may be on the players bench without being considered "Team Personnel", if they are wearing the team jersey and all required head and face protective equipment. This is "TRUE" according to: A. 201(b). B. 106(a). C. Definition of "Team Personnel" in the glossary.
C. Definition of "Team Personnel" in the glossary. A player or goalkeeper on the roster who is unable to play, other than through suspension, may be on the players' bench without being considered a Team Personnel if he is wearing the team jersey and all required head and face protective equipment.
At the conclusion of the game, the official determines he/she has erred in assessing a checking from behind penalty and assessed a 5 minute major and a "MISCONDUCT" penalty not a "GAME MISCONDUCT" penalty. The correct course of action is: A. Scratch out/change the misconduct to a game misconduct on the Scoresheet. B. Let the penalty stand as assessed. C. File a "Supplemental Discipline Report".
C. File a "Supplemental Discipline Report". 410(a) In addition to the suspensions imposed under these rules, the proper disciplinary authority, at its discretion and after the game has been completed, may investigate any incident that occurs in connection with any game. Any incident that occurs prior to, during, or after the game is subject to review regardless of whether the action was penalized by the Referee.
During the course of a youth hockey game Team A receives 17 penalties. What is assessed to the head coach at the conclusion of the game? A. Bench minor. B. Game misconduct. C. Game suspension.
C. Game suspension. 401(b)Any Head Coach whose team, except in Adult age classifications, receives 15 or more penalties during one game shall be suspended for the next scheduled game of that team.
FROM THE BASIC MANUAL: After an official has stopped play during a delayed penalty situation, the official making the call will come to a stop and verbalize three things prior to skating to the penalty bench. Which ONE of the items below is NOT verbalized to the player. A. Number of the player. B. Color of the team/jersey. C. Length or minutes of the penalty.
C. Length or minutes of the penalty. 1. In this order: Give delayed signal, when offending team gains possession of the puck, the official will stop, blow whistle, point to player who committed the infraction, verbalize the number of the player and color of the team, and signal the infraction.
For the next question, the following simplified procedure determines which penalty if any, terminates with the scoring of a goal. At the time of the goal: Is the team that was scored-upon below the on ice numerical strength of the scoring team because of a penalty? Is at least one penalty, which is then being served by the Scored -upon team, a non-coincident Minor or Bench Minor Penalty (being displayed on the penalty clocks)? If the answer to both questions is YES then the Minor penalty with the least amount of time remaining on the penalty clock terminates. In the following situation, determine which player if any returns to the ice once the goal is scored. CLOCK TIME Team "A" Team "B" 4:30 X - 5 + 2 B - 2 + 2 3:00 GOAL A. Player "X" returns to the ice. B. Player "Y" returns to the ice. C. No Penalty terminates.
C. No Penalty terminates.
When a stoppage of play takes place in an end zone followed by a gathering of players, a face off at the nearest neutral zone face-off spot shall occur if any attacking players enter the end zone farther than the edge of the face-off circle nearest the blue line. True False
True 612(d): When a stoppage of play takes place in an end zone followed by a gathering of players, a face-off at the nearest neutral zone face-off spot shall occur if any attacking player enters the end zone further than the outer edge of the face-off circles nearest the blue line.
For the next question, the following simplified procedure determines which penalty if any, terminates with the scoring of a goal. At the time of the goal: Is the team that was scored-upon below the on ice numerical strength of the scoring team because of a penalty? Is at least one penalty, which is then being served by the Scored -upon team, a non-coincident Minor or Bench Minor Penalty (being displayed on the penalty clocks)? If the answer to both questions is YES then the Minor penalty with the least amount of time remaining on the penalty clock terminates. In the following situation determine which player, if any, returns to the ice once the goal is scored CLOCK TIME Team "A" Team "B" 5:00 X - 2 minutes Z - 2 minutes 4:00 Y - 5 minutes 3:00 GOAL A. Player "X" returns to the ice. B. Player "Y" returns to the ice. C. No penalty may be terminated.
C. No penalty may be terminated.
For the next question, the following simplified procedure determines which penalty if any, terminates with the scoring of a goal. At the time of the goal: Is the team that was scored-upon below the on ice numerical strength of the scoring team because of a penalty? Is at least one penalty, which is then being served by the Scored -upon team, a non-coincident Minor or Bench Minor Penalty (being displayed on the penalty clocks)? If the answer to both questions is YES then the Minor penalty with the least amount of time remaining on the penalty clock terminates. In the following situation, determine which player, if any, returns to the ice once the goal is scored. -------------------------------------------------------- CLOCK TIME | Team "A" | Team "B" 4:30 | X - 5 + 2 | 3:00 | | GOAL --------------------------------------------------------- A. Player "X" returns to the ice. B. Minor penalty to "X" terminates. C. No penalty terminates.
C. No penalty terminates.
For the next question, the following simplified procedure determines which penalty if any, terminates with the scoring of a goal. At the time of the goal: Is the team that was scored-upon below the on ice numerical strength of the scoring team because of a penalty? Is at least one penalty, which is then being served by the Scored -upon team, a non-coincident Minor or Bench Minor Penalty (being displayed on the penalty clocks)? If the answer to both questions is YES then the Minor penalty with the least amount of time remaining on the penalty clock terminates. In the following situation determine which if any player returns to the ice once the goal is scored. CLOCK TIME Team "A" Team "B" 5:30 X - 2 + 2 4:00 Y - 2 3:00 GOAL A. No one returns to the ice. B. Player X's first minor penalty terminates. C. Player Y returns to the ice.
C. Player Y returns to the ice.
A glove from which all or part of the palm has been removed or cut to permit the use of the bare hand shall be considered illegal equipment. A misconduct penalty shall be assessed to any player wearing such a glove in play. The correct rule reference is: A. Rule 304 B. Rule 308 C. Rule 305
C. Rule 305 305(b) A glove from which all or part of the palm has been removed or cut to permit the use of the bare hand shall be considered illegal equipment. A misconduct penalty shall be assessed to any player wearing such a glove in play. Any player wearing tape or any other material on his hands who cuts or injures an opponent during an altercation shall receive a match penalty under Rule 602.
SLED HOCKEY: What is used as the determining factor for a sled hockey player to be considered off-sides? A. The front of the sled. B. The back of the bucket. C. The blades of the sled
C. The blades of the sled All sled hockey games will play tag-up or "delayed" offsides as described in Rule 630(d) of the official Playing Rules of USA Hockey. The player's blades, not the bucket or sled frame, shall be used as the determining factor for an "off-sides" violation.
FROM THE BASIC MANUAL: When an official makes an off-sides call, the correct signal is a full palm with fingers closed and pointed to: A. The bench of the team that was off-sides. B. The player that caused the off-sides. C. The ensuing face-off location.
C. The ensuing face-off location. pg 32 The basic manual
In a two-official system, the older official will serve as the Referee and the younger official will serve as the linesman. True False
False
SLED HOCKEY: The restricted zone for pushers is limited to the attacking zone only. True False
False
A team may have no more than two goalkeepers dressed for a game. True False
False 201(a): A team must start a game with a minimum of six players. Any time that a team has been reduced to less than four players, the game shall be declared a forfeit. A maximum of 20 players, in which not more than 18 are skaters, shall be permitted to play in the game.
A teams' only goalkeeper becomes injured and cannot continue. The team may delay the game momentarily while a temporary goalkeeper acquires all the goalkeepers' equipment. True False
False 203(d) Except when all goalkeepers are incapacitated, no player on the game roster shall be permitted to wear the equipment of the goalkeeper. If a team has no designated goalkeeper who is able to continue, the team must immediately appoint a temporary goalkeeper (see Glossary) or place an additional skater on the ice who shall not have goalkeeper's privileges. Note: Pads can not be transfered
In the course of a substitution either the player entering the play or the player retiring is stuck by the puck accidentally. A too many players on the ice penalty should be called. True False
False 205(b) If, in the course of a substitution, either the player entering the play or the player retiring is struck by the puck accidentally, the play will not be stopped and no penalty shall be called.
Electronic devices may be used to challenge a referee's call if a team uses its time out to do so. True False
False 308(b) No electronic device shall be used to question, challenge or dispute a game official's decision or judgment while the game is in progress.
During a 14U game the head coach is assessed a game misconduct penalty and the assistant coach takes control of the team. Later in the game that team incurs its fifteenth penalty. The head coach is suspended for the next two games of that team. True False
False 401(b):Any Head Coach whose team, except in Adult age classifications, receives 15 or more penalties during one game shall be suspended for the next scheduled game of that team. AND 404(b):A player or Team Official incurring a game misconduct penalty shall also be suspended for his team's next game (the game already appearing on the schedule of that team at the time of the infraction), except that when such penalty is imposed under Rule 403(b) (Second Major in Game) there shall be a minimum two-game suspension
A player whose misconduct penalty has expired can immediately exit the penalty box and rejoin play. True False
False 404(a): A "MISCONDUCT" penalty involves the removal of a player, other than a goalkeeper, from the game for a period of 10 minutes with immediate substitution taking place on ice. A player whose misconduct penalty has expired shall remain on the penalty bench until the next stoppage of play
A game misconduct or a match penalty shall be assessed to any player or team official who deliberately injures or attempts to injure any opposing player or team official. True False
False 602(a) A match penalty shall be assessed to any player or team official who deliberately injures or attempts to injure any opposing player or team official. In all cases when a match penalty is assessed, a game report shall be filed with the proper authorities for further disciplinary action.
The penalty options for boarding are: minor penalty only, minor plus misconduct, major penalty only, major plus game misconduct or match penalty. True False
False 603 (a) A minor plus a misconduct or major plus game misconduct penalty shall be assessed for boarding an opponent. "Rolling" an opponent along the boards where he is attempting to go through too small an opening is not considered boarding. (b) A major penalty plus game misconduct penalty shall be assessed to any player who injures an opponent as a result of boarding. (c) A match penalty for attempt to injure or deliberate injury to an opponent may also be assessed for boarding.
A hand pass initiated in the defensive zone may be completed in the neutral zone. True False
False 618(b): A player or goalkeeper shall not be allowed to "bat" the puck in the air, or push it along the ice with his hand, directly to a teammate unless the "hand pass" has been initiated and completed in his defending zone, in which case play shall be allowed to continue. If the "hand pass" occurs in the neutral or attacking zone, a stoppage of play will occur and a face-off will take place according to last play face-off rules provided no territorial advantage has been gained.
The face-off location for an intentional off-side is at the center ice face-off spot. True False
False 630(c)Anytime, in the opinion of the official, a player has created an intentional off-sides play, play shall be stopped and a face-off conducted at the nearest end zone face-off spot in the defending zone of the offending team.
Officials who play goalie are allowed to wear their "Goalie Skates" to officiate games. True False
False Situation 4 May an On-Ice Official wear goalkeeper's skates to officiate a game? No. Rule References 302(a & b). Goalkeeper's skates are specifically designed for goalkeeper's play and cannot be used by an official.
In a two-official system the front official initiates a potential icing call. True False
False The back official will be responsible for initiating the potential icing infraction by signaling a slow whistle. His/her only determination is whether the puck was shot from behind the center red line. Once the potential icing has been signaled, he/she must hustle to get to the blue line to cover for the front official.
SLED HOCKEY: Since sled players are not standing upright, players cannot be called for tripping. True False
False Tripping results when player either punches the blades out of another player or uses their stick to pull or hook the blades out from opposing player's sled. pg 2/15
In all classifications, if the goalkeeper's helmet/facemask comes off during play, the referee OR linesman shall stop play immediately. This is TRUE because of rule: A. 304(e) B. 305(a) C. 303(c)
A. 304(e) 304(e): In all classifications, excluding Adults, if a player's helmet/ facemask comes off during play, the Referee or Linesman shall stop play immediately. The player shall be ruled off the ice and may not participate in the game until completion of the ensuing face-off. A minor penalty for delay of game shall be assessed to a goalkeeper or player who causes a stoppage of play by deliberately removing his helmet/facemask during play. In Adult classifications a player, excluding the goalkeeper, whose helmet/facemask has come off his head during play may not resume play until his helmet/facemask has been properly replaced. A player not conforming to this rule shall be assessed a minor penalty for an equipment violation. In all classifications, if the goalkeeper's helmet/facemask comes off during play, the Referee or Linesman shall stop play immediately
Any player who uses their hand to rub, grab or hold the facemask of an opponent shall be assessed a major penalty plus a game misconduct under rule: A. 622(b) B. 625(a) C. 622(a)
A. 622(b) 622(b) A major plus a game misconduct penalty shall be assessed to a player who uses his hand to rub, grab or hold the facemask of an opponent
The penalty options for butt ending include: A. A major plus a game misconduct or a match penalty. B. A minor plus misconduct penalty, a major or a major plus misconduct. C. A minor plus a misconduct or a major plus a game misconduct.
A. A major plus a game misconduct or a match penalty. 606(a) A major plus a game misconduct penalty shall be assessed to any player who "butt-ends" or attempts to "butt-end" an opponent. An attempt to "butt-end" shall include all cases where a "butt-end" gesture is made regardless of whether body contact is made or not. (b) A match penalty for attempt to injure or deliberate injury to an opponent may also be assessed for butt-ending.
For the next question, the following simplified procedure determines which penalty if any, terminates with the scoring of a goal. At the time of the goal: Is the team that was scored-upon below the on ice numerical strength of the scoring team because of a penalty? Is at least one penalty, which is then being served by the Scored -upon team, a non-coincident Minor or Bench Minor Penalty (being displayed on the penalty clocks)? If the answer to both questions is YES then the Minor penalty with the least amount of time remaining on the penalty clock terminates. In the following situation determine which player, if any returns to the ice once the goal is scored. CLOCK TIME Team "A" Team "B" 5:00 X - 2 + 2 minutes 4:30 Y - 2 minutes 4:00 P - 2 minutes 3:30 GOAL A. First minor to player "X" terminates and the 2nd minor penalty to "X" starts. B. Player "Y" returns to the ice. C. No penalty may be terminated.
A. First minor to player "X" terminates and the 2nd minor penalty to "X" starts.
The penalty options for "Kneeing" an opponent are: A. Minor or major penalty. Major plus game misconduct if injury occurs. B. Minor plus misconduct. C. Match penalty.
A. Minor or major penalty. Major plus game misconduct if injury occurs. 628(a)(b) (a) A minor or a major penalty shall be assessed for kneeing an opponent. (b) A major plus a game misconduct penalty shall be assessed to any player who injures an opponent as the result of kneeing.
Which of the following is NOT a penalty option for Head Contact? A. Minor penalty only. B. Major plus game misconduct. C. Match penalty.
A. Minor penalty only.
For the next question, please indicate the face-off location based on the situation. Goal crease violation. A. Neutral zone face-off spot. B. End zone face-off spot. C. Center Ice face-off spot.
A. Neutral zone face-off spot. 625(b) A face-off shall be conducted at the nearest neutral zone face-off spot anytime an attacking player stands, holds his stick, or skates through the goal crease provided the puck is in the attacking zone, the attacking team has possession of the puck and the goalkeeper is in contact with the crease. No goal may be scored with an attacking player in the goal crease unless the puck has preceded the player(s) into the goal crease or the goalkeeper is out of the goal crease area. However, if the attacking player has been physically interfered with by the actions of a defending player that causes him to be in the goal crease, play shall not be stopped and any legal goal scored shall be allowed.
The puck is kicked by an attacking player and deflects off a teammate and enters the opponent's goal. Should the goal be allowed? A. No goal, as there was never possession and control by the teammate. B. Yes, good goal, as the teammate did not kick the puck, thus nullifying the kicking of the puck. C. Yes, good goal, as the puck was not directly kicked into the goal.
A. No goal, as there was never possession and control by the teammate. 617(c) A goal shall not be allowed if the following occurs: (1) An attacking player kicks the puck directly into the goal or a kicked puck deflects off any player, including goalkeeper, prior to entering the goal.
A minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct (zero tolerance) shall be assessed whenever a player: A. Openly disputes or argues any decision by an official, or uses obscene or vulgar language at any time, including any swearing, even if it is not directed at a particular person. B. Taunts or incites an opponent. C. Both of the above.
A. Openly disputes or argues any decision by an official, or uses obscene or vulgar language at any time, including any swearing, even if it is not directed at a particular person. Players A minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct (zero tolerance) shall be assessed whenever a player: 1) Openly disputes or argues any decision by an official. 2) Uses obscene or vulgar language at any time, including any swearing, even if it is not directed at a particular person. 3) Visually demonstrates any sign of dissatisfaction with an official's decision. Any time that a player persists in any of these actions, they shall be assessed a misconduct penalty. A game misconduct shall result if the player continues such action. Answered C on exam and got it wrong, revised to A
What is the proper penalty for a player who intentionally steps on an opponent? A. A major penalty and a game misconduct. B. A game misconduct. C. A match penalty.
C. A match penalty. 627(b) A match penalty shall be assessed to any player or goalkeeper who kicks, attempts to kick or injures an opponent by kicking.
Whenever a match penalty is assessed for "Attempted Physical Harm to an Official", a written report to the District Referee-In-Chief is required within 48 hours of the occurrence. This is true according to which rule: A. 601(d) B. 601(e) C. 601(f)
C. 601(f) 601(f) A match penalty shall be assessed to any player or team official who commits the following actions: (1) Deliberately inflicting physical harm, or attempting to do so, to any game official, including off-ice officials. (Note) Any match penalty assessed under this rule must be reported via written game report by the officials to the USA Hockey District Referee-in-Chief within 48 hours
Throwing any object onto the playing area, from any team official or player, during the progress of the game or during a stoppage of play, shall result in a : A. A game misconduct penalty to the coach. B. A minor penalty to the team's captain. C. A bench minor penalty.
C. A bench minor penalty. 601(b) A bench minor penalty shall be assessed to any team who's players or team officials commit the following actions while on the player's bench: (4) Throwing any object onto the playing area during the progress of the game or during a stoppage of play
A coach has been assessed a game misconduct penalty but refuses to move more than 10 feet from his/her team's player bench. What action should the referee take? A. Bench minor penalty. B. Match penalty. C. Warning, bench minor penalty, suspend the game, match penalty to the offending coach.
C. Warning, bench minor penalty, suspend the game, match penalty to the offending coach. 633(a) With both teams on the ice, after the game has started, a team for any reason refuses to play after being ordered to do so by the Referee, the Referee shall warn the Captain and allow the team 15 seconds to resume play. A bench minor penalty for delay of game shall be assessed to the offending team who still refuses to start play and if the same team refuses to continue play, the Referee shall suspend the game and assess a match penalty to the responsible Team Official(s). and 404(c) If any Team Official is assessed a game misconduct penalty, he may not remain near the bench of his team, nor in any way attempt to direct the play of his team.
An official is "NOT" allowed to stop a game if parents/spectators display inappropriate and disruptive behavior that interferes with other spectators of the game. Officials are "ONLY" responsible for what happens on the ice. True False
False Zero Tolerance Policy Parents/Spectators The game will be stopped by game officials when parents/ spectators displaying inappropriate and disruptive behavior interfere with other spectators or the game. The game officials will identify violators to the coaches for the purpose of removing parents/ spectators from the spectator's viewing and game area. Once removed, play will resume. Lost time will not be replaced and violators may be subject to further disciplinary action by the local governing body. This inappropriate and disruptive behavior shall include: 1) Use of obscene or vulgar language in a boisterous manner to anyone at any time. 2) Taunting of players, coaches, officials or other spectators by means of baiting, ridiculing, threat of physical violence or physical violence. 3) Throwing of any object in the spectators viewing area, players bench, penalty box or on ice surface, directed in any manner as to create a safety hazard.
