USA Hockey rules, updated to 2021 rule change

Kneeing signal

A single tap of the right knee with the right hand, keeping both skates on the ice.

# of penalites before head coach is suspended

3 majors in one game or 12 total penalties.

Player fouled from behind (minor), still scores

No penalty shot. Penalty is recorded but deemed served.

player deliberately removes his helmet and then removes opponent's helmet

gets 2 match penalties.

play batted by offensive player above shoulder, goes into goal untouched

r. 621(d) no goal

what is the signal for headbutting

r.619 s.2. there isn't one, just use the match signal.

player is checked, and while going down, their stick makes contact with the checking player's head and creates a cut

r.621 s. 3 checked player is assessed a 5+GM for high sticking. player must be in control of their stick and caused an injury.

penalty if a nonconforming stick is used

r301(c) minor for equipment violation on the player/goalie using stick. stick must be given to off-ice official, can be given back to player at end of game (if illegal). r301 s/9. unsportsmanlike + minsconduct if not surrendered.

may a player/ref use goalie skates?

r302 s. 3&4. No. these are specifically designed for goalies only.

player's blade falls out during play

r302 s5&6 if it is a skater, keep playing provided no danger to the skater. if it is a goalkeeper, stop play unless there is an imminent scoring opportunity.

can a youth goalie use a cats-eye mask?

r303 s. 4 yes, provided it is hecc approved.

goalie loses glove

r304 s.1 play should be stopped immediately unless there is an imminent scoring opportunity. if deliberate, this is a delay of game minor.

deliberately removing helmet

r304(e) minor for delay of game.

when does the ref have to file an incident report if a match penalty is assessed

r405(c)(note) within 24 hours

what types of non-physical actions would constitute the assessment of a match penalty?

r405s.5 actions that are socially unacceptable and have absolutely no place in the hockey environment

Procedure for a penalty shot

r406 Puck is at center ice. Goalie must stay in crease until touches puck. Puck must be in motion towards net at all times. Goalie can stop it in any manner but throwing stick (assessed minor). If goal scored, faceoff at center ice. Otherwise, it that teams offensive zone.

Penalty shot takes is distracted

r406(d) Redo penalty shot, player causing the distraction gets a misconduct penalty

can a shooter take the puck into thier defensive zone on a penalty shot?

r406s.14 no. once a player touches the puck, it must continue in the direction of the opposing goal. They are allowed to "wind up" in thier own defensive zone without the puck. (s. 13)

goalie gets a gm or match

r407 must be removed and substituted. replacement player may use goalie's full equipment

3rd player penalized on a team, none coincidental

r408(a,b) third penalty begins after the previous one ends. no player may return unless there is a stoppage of play.

what does the front official do when back official didn't see an icing infraction

r503 s.1 Front official should cover and make the proper call despite not getting the signal from his partner.

ref caught behind the play. what does the front linesman do?

r503 s.4 front linesman observes the outcome of the play, singals and blows whistle for a goal.

official scorer duties

r505 obtain names of captain, assistants, (youth) get the signatures of all coaches, HC is listed, and CEP#'s of each coach. Official scorer keeps record of each goal/assist, players actually participating, and prepare the official scoresheet.

game timekeeper duties

r506 give warning 3 minutes before game start, if pa system, also give 1 min warning. notify ref of any clock malfunction when next stoppage of play occurs, (ref decides what to do)

shooting the puck after the whistle

r601 if shot was aviodable, this is a 601 other misconduct minor

team without a team official

201 s. 4 Must have adult supervision, prefer one with USA hockey registration in some manner.

player/official didn't serve a suspension

201 s.5 Referee should report the allegation (even if a known violation) to the league authorities, but not penalize them.

Minimum/Maximum players

201(a). minimum of 6 to start Anytime reduced to 4, must forfeit. maximum of 20, 18 must be skaters.

# of team officials

201(b) 4. If more than 4, official must direct offending team to reduce to 4. No penalty unless not corrected or occurs again (such as directs team). Penalty would be delay of game.

team official with a suspension

201(c) Cannot sit near the bench or direct the play of team in any manner

interfering with any game official (on or off ice) in the performance of their dutiies

601 if physical, this is a match. if non physical, if the person is known, this is a minor/misconduct to start. otherwise, this is a bench minor

attempting to continue an altercation atter ordered to stop or resists a linesman trying to stop

601 game misconduct

touching or holding an official with hand or stick

601 generally a misconduct, you can also assess a game misconduct if considered assault

banging a stick against the board/protective glass or goal frame

601 if it was not in protest of an officials, decision, this is a misconduct. if it was in protest, this is a game misconduct

Spitting at an opponent or official

601 match penalty

deliberately inflicting harm on an official, or attempting to do so

601 match penalty

intentionally knocking or shooting the puck out of the reach of an official who is retrieving a puck during a stoppage of play.

601 misconduct

not proceeding directly to penalty box/dressing room after being ordered to do so

601 misconduct

entering the ref's crease when not invited to do so

601 this is a misconduct

2 misconducts in one game

601e second misconduct becomes a gm.

one player pushes a teammate into an opponent, causing opponent to go dangerously into the boards. Who is penalized for boarding

603s.1 The player that pushed the teammate.

a player is tripped from behind and goes dangerously into the boards. what is the call?

603s.3 Even though tripping could be called here, the preferred call here is boarding because of the more aggressive infraction.

Cross-Checking signal

A forward motion with both fists clenched, extending from the chest.

Boarding

r603 player pushes, trips or body checks an opponent causing them to go dangerously into the boards. This includes: Accelerating through the check to a player who is in a vulnerable position, driving an opponent excessively into the boards with no focus on or intent to play the puck, or any check delivered for the purpose of punishment or intimidation that causes the opponent to go unnecessarily and excessively into the boards. minor.miscon or major and game. auto major and game if player recklessly endangers an opponent. A match can also be assessed.

body checking

r604 intentional physical contact with the opponent using overt hip, shoulder, forearm or torso action. This includes physically impeding the opponent's progress for the purpose of physically forcing the opponent off the puck and with no effort to legally play the puck. A minor or major+gm penalty shall be assessed to a player who body checks an opponent in a competitive contact category or non-check Adult classification you can also assess a match penalty

what levels of hockey is body checking prohibited?

r604(a) 12 & under youth age classification and below, all Girls'/Women's age classifications, and non-check adult.

how is competitive contact defined?

r604(c) Legal competitive contact (occurs when players are focused on gaining possession of the puck and are simply maintaining established body position. This most often occurs when two players are physically engaged in front of the goal or along the boards. Competitive contact also occurs when a player has established an angle on the opponent and closes the gap to create an opening that is too small for the puck carrier to advance

What are the things an official should look for when determining whether a body check has "recklessly endangered" an opponent in a competitive contact category?

r604s.3 The degree of force, the effort to play the puck and the vulnerability of the opponent are all indicators as to whether a major plus game misconduct or match penalty shall be assessed for body checking in a competitive contact category.

player has a broken stick

r605 must drop stick prior to participating (playing or attempting to play puck) in a play. s. 1 - may carry broken stick to bench if in vicinity on bench, does so immediately, and out of the play. minor for equipment violation if not done.

instigating a fight

r615 2 min minor. (in addition to the 5 and GM)

first to intervene in an altercation

r615 GM

handling of puck with hands

r618 play is stopped with a last play faceoff when a player closes his hand on the puck and doesn't immediately drop the puck to the ice. must be one motion. cannot take 2 strides, drop it away from stick, or fake drop puck. if in crease, and goalie is on ice penalty shot/minor option. If goalie is out of game, this is an awarderd goal. anywhere else - a minor penalty for delay of game.

handpass - criteria to determine if opponent's touching of puck negates hand pass call.

r618 s.3 opponent must have momentary possession and control of hand batted puck. a mere deflection does not count.

attacking player bats at puck, deflects off of defender into a goal

r618(b) goal must be disallowed.

how long before a player must drop the puck if caught in the air?

r618s.1 must be a continuous motion. cannot hold puck for any length of time

tripping

r639 (note 1) the act of placing a stick, knee, foot, arm, hand or elbow in such a manner that causes their opponent to lose balance or fall

slew footing

r639 (note 4) the act of a player using their leg or foot to knock or kick an opponent's feet from under them. This is done by pushing an opponent's upper body backward with an arm or elbow and at the same time using a forward motion of their leg causing the opponent to fall to the ice. Minimum penalty is major and gm.

clipping

r639(note 2) the act of deliberately leaving the feet or lowering the body for the purpose of making contact with the opponent at or below the knees.

roughing

r640 player uses unnecessary force to push or shove an opponent or makes avoidable physical contact (non-body check) with an opponent after the whistle. a penalty for roughing should also be assessed to a player who uses their hands, arms or stick in a careless or reckless manner while delivering a check, or delivers an avoidable body check to an opponent after the whistle or who is no longer in control of the puck minor/double minor

checking league, player delivers a body check to someone physically engaged for possession of the puck

r640(e) a minor for roughing must be called

Tripping signal

Strike the side of the knee and follow through once, keeping the head up and both skates on the ice.

Boarding signal

Striking the closed fist of the hand into the open palm of the other hand.

Elbowing signal

Tapping the elbow with the opposite hand.

are shot blockers legal?

Technically, no. r302(b), no additional equipment or contrivance shall be attached to the skate of any player or goalie.

Spearing signal

A single jabbing motion with both hands together, thrust forward from in front of the chest, then dropping the hands to the side.

Goal Scored signal

A single point, with the non-whistle hand, directly at the goal in which the puck legally entered, while simultaneously blowing the whistle.

Hooking signal

A tugging motion with both arms, as if pulling something toward the stomach.

abuse of official or other misconduct what is a match assessed for?

Applies deliberate physical force or attempts to inflict physical harm to any game official, including off-ice officials. Behaving in any manner that is critically detrimental to the conducting of the game, including but not limited to spitting at an opponent, spectator, game or team official, or verbally threatening or intimidating a Game Official, opposing Team Official or opposing player with physical contact or harm. Uses language that is hateful or discriminatory in nature anywhere in the rink before, during or after the game.

Checking From Behind signal

Arm placed behind the back, elbow bent, forearm parallel to the ice surface.

Penalty Shot signal

Arms crossed (fists clenched) above head.

Icing signal

Arms folded across the chest.

Coach refuses to leave bench after GM or match and directs play

Assess a bench minor for refusal to start play. Ask captain to remove coach. If still unable, rink security can remove

Washout signal

Both arms swung laterally across the body at shoulder level with palms down.

Timeout and Unsportsmanlike Conduct signal

Using both hands to form a "T".

High-Sticking signal

Holding both fists, clenched, one immediately above the other, at the side of the head.

where is the faceoff after offsides?

If it is carried in, the nearest neutral zone face-off spot. If it is shot in, the nearest faceoff dot to where the pass or shot originated. if it is intentional offsides, nearest end zone faceoff spot in the defending zone of offending team.

Butt-Ending signal

Moving the forearm, fist closed, under the forearm of the other hand held palm down.

where can a player bat the puck to a teammate?

Must begin and end in that team's defensive zone.

Misconduct signal

Placing of both hands on hips one at a time.

Second major in a game

R403(b) call is major plus GM, 2 game suspension. Substitute serves the major. If discovered 2nd major after being assessed, ref needs to give GM even.if after the game. If a goal is scored when should have had a GM assessed, goal still counts.

Charging signal

Rotating clenched fists around one another in front of the chest.

goalie makes a poke check to clear the puck, ends up tripping attacker. attacker falls on goalie

if goalie touches the puck first, there is no call. If completely misses puck, this is tripping. No call on attacker.

when is goal disallowed when it hits a ref

it must be a direct deflection and then in. If it goes off any other player or boards/crossbar, it is a good goal.

abuse of official or other misconduct what is a game misconduct assessed for?

r601(d) player or official: persists after being assessed a misconduct (player) or official continues after a bench minor uses obscene gesture anywhere in the rink before, during or after game. bangs boards, goal frame or protective glass in protest of an officials decision interferes in any physical manner with any on-ice or off ice official in performing thier duties, including resisting linesman during an altercation. Player's 2nd misconduct physically interferes with spectator shoots puck out of playing area during stoppage of play in protest of a call Attempts to intimidate or physically contacts an on-ice or off-ice official by throwing a stick, water bottle, puck or any other object in the general direction of a game official. Shoots the puck in the general direction of an on-ice official, or in the direction of a spectator during a stoppage of play, but does not recklessly endanger the person

player flicks off ref or opponent

r601(d)(2) if seen by ref, immediate game misconduct

use of tobacco in a game

r601(f) including vaping products, this is prohibited. give warning to first offense, then a game misconduct is assessed if persists.

abuse of offiical or other misconduct starting penalty

r601(note) bench always starts with a 2. on playing surface/penalty may start with 2 or 10. the this order: Minor, misconduct, game misconduct, warning to the Captain, bench minor penalty.

a player collides with a ref and verbally assualts ref

r601s.12 the verbal abuse is an automatic misconduct. Not disputing a call.

player on the ice makes contact with ref following a decision

r601s.13 A misconduct, game misconduct or match penalty, depending on the severity of the offense.

player or coach bites an opponent or offical

r601s.13 this is a match penalty as this is an attempt to injure or a physical assault on an official. The only purpose is to cause harm

A fight breaks out between two opposing players. The Referee rushes to the scene and from about 10 feet away loudly orders the players to stop fighting. The Linesmen have not yet arrived to break up the fight. Should each player receive an additional misconduct or game misconduct penalty for continuing the fight after being ordered to stop?

r601s.14 No. The spirit and intent of the rule is to assess the proper penalty in cases where the players have been physically separated and one or more players attempt to continue the altercation or one, or both players, blatantly ignore the instructions of the officials while physically separating the players.

What is the proper sequence of penalties to be assessed to a player who continues to verbally abuse an Official or who persists in disputing a call?

r601s.3 (warn) Minor, misconduct, game misconduct, warning to the Captain, bench minor penalty.

2 players circling each other, but don't actually fight

r601s.4 if the referee deems that penalties are warranted (taunting)could assess a minor for unsportsmanlike conduct

Attempt to Injure

r602 recklessly endangering an opponent or official or attempts to cause an injury(successfully or not). This type of infraction carries an automatic match penalty.

intentionally stepping on an opponent

r602s.2 this is an attempt to injure match penalty.

goalies breaks his stick. teammate gets a replacement stick from bench and slides it to the goalie. Is this legal?

r605 s. 12 Yes. the only issue here that would draw a penalty is if the stick is thrown in the direction of the puck or slides the stick for the purpose of distracting an opponent.

can a player receive a replacement stick from the penalty box?

r605 s.10 no. The player receiviing the stick gets called a minor for equipment violation.

How can a player/goalie receive a replacement stick?

r605 s.4 must obtain from player's bench or from teammate on the ice. Stick does not necessarily need to be broken to be replaced. s.5 goalie cannot go to bench to get a new stick. s.6 a new stick cannot be thrown onto the ice, this is a bench minor from throwing articles into the playing area.

can a player carry 2 player's sticks in order to give one to a teammate?

r605s.5 Yes. the player with 2 sticks cannot participate in the play while carrying 2 sticks, this would be a penalty for illegal equipment.

butt ending

r606 using the shaft of the stick above the opper and to check an opposing player or jabs/attempts to jab an opponent. this is a 5 and game, even if just an attempt. match if injures or attempts to injure.

A player leaves his feet and jumps at the last second to deliver a body check.

r607 s.1 This is considered charging. a minor and misconduct is assessed.

charging

r607 when a player takes more than 2 strides or travels an excessive distance to accelerate through a body check for the purpose of punishing the opponent. this includes jumping into an opponent to deliver a check. minor and misconduct or major and game. major and game or match if recklessly endangers opponent

bodychecking a goalie

r607(c) if the goalie is in the privileged area, body checking or charging a goalie is a minor+misconduct. If accidental and a bump, it is a minor penalty for interference. if the goalie is outside the privileged area, this is still interference or charging

attacker runs into goalie

r607s4. if not pushed by defender, the goalie is in privileged area, and an honest attempt is made to avoid the contact, this is still charging. minor and misconduct. If player makes no attempt to avoid contact, lowers shoulder, accelerating through contact, call a major and game. goalie can't abuse this an initiate contact, though.

Checking from behind

r608 a check is delivered to a player directly from behind, or diagonally from behind. minor and misconduct major and game when recklessly endangers an opponent, or causes them to go head first into the boards or goal frame, as a result of checking from behind. match if clearly checks an opponent from behind with excessive force while opponent is in a vulnerable or defenseless position, or the action is a deliberate attempt to injure an opponent.

checking from behind criteria for minor+misconduct major+game match

r608 s.1 minor and miscon - pushes opponent from behind or pinches player against boards. major plus game - forcefully checks opponent standing along boards with back toward the middle of the ice, when a player is thrust head first into the boards or goal frame, recklessly endangers opponent whether or not board contact is made match - if done with excessive force while player is in vulnerable or defenseless position. ,

cross-checking

r609 using the shaft of the stick between the two hands to forcefully check an opponent with no portion of the stick on the ice. Stick must be off the ice and there must be an extension of the arms (steering is ok) for this call. This still may be interference if the puck isn't there. minor. . major and game if recklessly endangers opponent .

can you cross check a player with the stick on the ice?

r609s.1 It depends. if the player has the blade on the ice for the purposes of playing the puck, no. if the force of the cross-check was to deliver a check with the stick and the player has both hands on the stick, this is a penalty.

goalie has the puck for a while, waits until opponent is nearby to freeze the puck

r610 s. 3 this is still a delay of game. had the opportunity to play it.

with the goalie on the ice, when should a referee aware a goal for deliberately displacing a goal?

r610 s. 7 There are three conditions that must be met. They are: (1) There was not enough time for the Referee to stop play for a displaced goal before the shot was taken, (2) The goal must be deliberately displaced by a defending team player or goalkeeper. And (3) The puck would have undoubtedly entered the goal had the goal not been displaced.

Player or Goalie freezes puck along boards or goal frame

r610(a) this is a delay of game minor.

Goalie has opportunity to play the puck prior to being pressured by an attacking player, but instead causes a stoppage of play

r610(b) this is a delay of game minor

puck is shot out of the playing area

r610(d) if it was the goalie (any had possession and control of the puck), this is a delay of game minor. if it was a player, it is only a penalty if it was intentional.

goalframe is deliberately knocked off - any othertime, towards end of game, on a breakaway, when goalie pulled

r610(e) any other time - this is a delay of game minor. Doesn't matter if player or goalie . on breakaway or deprives of scoring opportunity, penalty shot/minor penalty option. last 2 mins or OT, penalty shot/minor penalty. goalie pulled - if ref believes puck would have entered, award goal. Otherwise, penalty shot/minor option.

player deliberately removing helmet during opponent breakaway

r610(f) if goalie (all) or player (excluding adult) does this, this is a penalty shot/minor option.

Goalie drops puck into his pads or on top of goal net, or piles up snow/obstacles

r610(g) this is a minor delay of game.

Team fails to place correct number of players on ice

r610(h) ref needs to warn. if still don't place correct # of players, this is a bench minor delay of game.

when should a ref stop play due to being trapped along the boards?

r610s.1 a player falls on the puck, is knocked down on the puck, or there is a player ready to deliver a check to vulnerable players along the boards. if no effort is made by one or both players, ref needs to warn to play. If not played, will need to assess a delay of game minor to player(s) most responsible for delay.

a player faked an injury to get a whistle

r610s.10 You'd know because player immediately gets up and skates away. this is a minor penalty for delay of game.

team warned about a slow line change, and does it again

r610s.11 according to delay of game, the team doesn't get another warning and this is an immediate delay of game minor.

goalie covers puck in the netting of the back of the net

r610s.8 this is a minor for delay of game. stopping play of the puck while in the netting is not in the act of playing goal.

entire scoring team, including those on the bench, comes onto ice to congratulate a player on scoring

r610s.9 this is ok provided there is no unusual delay and not for every goal..

Elbowing

r611 use of an extended elbow as the point of contact with an opponent while delivering a check, or as a means to create separation with an opponent. an attempted elbow is also penalized. this is a minor or major plus game if recklessly endangers an opponent.

face off location when there is a delayed whistle penalty on team A, team B ices the puck

r612 s.12 because the non-offending team caused the stoppage, faceoff always is in Team B's neutral zone

Face off location - puck to be dropped in attacking zone, attacking team commits a penalty before puck is dropped

r612 s.6 faceoff is conducted in defending zone of player assessed penalty

where is the faceoff for premature substitution of the goalkeeper?

r612(a) center ice

where is the faceoff when a team becomes shorthanded due to the penalty?

r612(b) defending zone faceoff spot, unless penalty occurs after a goal was scored (center), assessed before game/period (center), or non-offending team causes a whistle, such as icing/off sides/player in crease (appropriate neutral zone).

when to do a last play faceoff

r612(b) when stoppage of play is due to actions on both teams. it is the nearest face-off dot where the puck was last played. This applies even if penalties assessed to both teams & minutes are uneven.

faceoff spot due to a disallowed goal due to attacker action

r612(e) nuetral zone

faceoff spot due to disallowed due to deflection off of ref

r612(f) attacking zone, side where puck entered net.

team A has a delayed minor penalty, team b commits a major/game where is the faceoff?

r612s.17 in the defensive zone of team b This applies even if teams are even strength after the penalties.

faceoff location when a shot hits crossbar and goes out

r612s.20 faceoff is still in the attacking zone if the puck hit goalie, crossbar, or glass and goes directly out. this is an exception to the neutral zone faceoff when whistle is caused by attacking team.

proper faceoff procedures

r613 both players have no more than 5 seconds total to place their sticks on the ice, with contact with nearest white area of face-off spot and clear of the red center area. .

puck is knocked out of ref's hand by player taking the faceoff

r613 s.6. if accidental, stop play and offending player is removed If deliberate, assess a misconduct or GM.

when is it a penalty for goalie to fall on puck

r613(c) minor delay of game if goalie falls or gathers puck: if behind goal line and body entirely outside crease, fails to play puck with stick when provided opportunity puck is outside privileged area holds pr places puck against goal frame, boards or drops puck on back of the netting. note -goalie is allowed to cover puck for 3 seconds before being penalized (s. 5). s.11 also, falling on the puck after a rebound is not considered falling on the puck - provided attackers are nearby.

second position violation on a faceoff

r613(d) delay of game minor

center makes contact with opponent's body or stick during a faceoff

r613(e) this is a minor penalty for interference.

can a team change players after a false faceoff?

r613s.15 no.

goalie removed for a sixth skater, who falls on puck in crease

r613s.3 This is either a penalty shot or awarded goal

player deliberately falls on puck or gathers puck

r614 especially if uses hands to do so. This is a 2 min minor for delay of game. If in goal crease, there is a penalty shot/minor option. The determination for the goal crease penalty shot is the point in which the player begins to cover the puck (defender sliding into crease - no PS option, but if defender covers puck in crease and takes it out, this is a PS option)

dropping gloves/stick during an altercation but not participant in original altercation

r615 2 min minor penalty. if this creates a new altercation, this can be considered a GM

fighting

r615 A punch, or an attempted punch, thrown by any player in the direction of an opponent major and Gm, instigator gets an additional 2.

being struck during an altercation and continues the altercation

r615 penalty is a minor, double minor or major+GM.

2 players on the same team start fighting

r615 s.6 both players get a GM. if fight occurs on the ice, there is a penalty for delay of game. no additional penalty if in penalty box or off ice.

refs demand players return to bench, and fail to do so

r615 this is a minor penalty.

Removing own or opponents helmet/facemask prior to an altercation

r615(c) If actions causes removal but not deliberate, this is a GM if deliberate, penalty is a match if you don't wear your own helmet correctly and it gets removed in an altercation, this is a GM

goalie is first to intervene a fight

r615s.10 there is a minor for leaving the crease and a GM for first to intervene an altercation.

player's helmet comes off in an altercation

r615s.12 if helmet was not properly secured, the player who lost thier helmet is assessed a match penalty. If pushed off by an opponent, opponent gets the match for deliberately removing opponent (or own) helmet. if cannot be determined, the helmet wearer is penalized gmfor not properly securing helmet.

player attempts to bite opponent while fighting

r615s.3 Player gets a match for intent to injure and a 5+GM for fighting. The general rule that you call the more serious penalty doesn't apply here because this is reserved for minor infractions (holding, elbowing etc.)

coach is involved in a fight

r615s.8 this is a match penalty

Fouled from Behind

r616 penalty shot/minor option to any player who is fouled from behind in a breakaway situation. This includes any infraction committed to an opponent either directly or diagonally from behind (beyond the fouled player's peripheral vision), that would normally be deemed a penalty. player must have possession and control of puck, beyond defensive zone, no opponent to pass except the goalie, and denied a reasonable scoring opportunity.

goalie is completely beat on a breakaway. No one between shooter and net. Goalie trips shooter

r616 s.2,3 Penalty shot/minor option if they are denied. If the player gets up and scores, then just a minor. Cannot award goal here because goalie is on the ice (only time awarded goal is allowed)

when can an awarded goal be called due to a fouled from behind provision

r616(b) goalie has to be removed from the game, an obvious and imminent goal has been prevented, and all other fouled from behind provisions apply.

puck deflects (not kicked) off attacking team and goes in

r617(c) this is a legal goal provided it wasn't thrown or directed in any way by any part of the player but the stick.

illegally entered player, goal is scored

r6179c)(7) if on the ice, it doesn't matter if that player participated in play, the goal does not count. Does not apply if player is not on the ice.

offensive player bats a puck in offensive zone, hits defensive player's stick and goes in net. Goal or no goal?

r618s.2 no. the deflection does not negate the goal going in the net.

offensive player bats a puck in offensive zone, which hits a defender, and is then picked up by: 1. another offensive player. or 2. same offensive player.

r618s.4,5 1. play is stopped for a hand pass. Defensive player never had possession and control of the puck 2. play continues. any goal scored would count.

where is the faceoff if a player bats a puck in the neutral zone to a player in the defensive zone (gains possession and control).

r618s.7 always give the worse face off spot for offending team. in this case, it was passed backwards, so faceoff will be defensive zone. If the pass was passed forwards, the faceoff would be closest non-territorial advantage faceoff of where batted.

what is head contact

r620 the action of a player contacting the opponent in the head, face or neck with any part of the player's body, equipment or stick. this is a minor/misconduct or a major/game. a match must be called for reckless endangerment

player targets the head when delivering a check

r620s.3,4 at a minimum, this warrants a major/game. could also call a match if there was excessive force.

attacking player touches puck with stick above shoulders, puck deflects off of an opponent and goes in the net. what's the call?

r621s.5 No goal. in order to negate the high stick, the defensive player must have possession and control.

goalies falls on loose puck in privileged area when opponent is going towards the net

provided not in the crease, this is a penalty for delay of game. Goalie has the obligation to play the puck just like everyone else.

Too many men on the ice

r 203(b) During a line change, if the player entering or leaving deliberately play the puck or causes their team to gain a competitive advantage, a minor for too many men shall be assessed. a good rule of thumb is if the puck is played by either player with their line change person's skates on the ice, call the penalty.

home team immediately makes a stoppage of play line change, then visitor makes a change. can home team modify their line change?

r 204 s.3 - although generally, home team may elect to wait until visitors make a line change, by making one immediately, they have waived this right. ref should sent "replacements" back.

too many men on the ice discovered right after puck drop

r 204 s.4 it is the referee's responsibility to check for the correct # of players before puck drop, so no penalty.

line changes completed, coincidental minor penalties assessed. can their be a new line change?

r 204 s.6 No. Only replacement for the penalized players is permitted.

when is an adult player not required to serve the penalty in the box

r 204(c) major+misconduct (403(b) or match (405(a))

deliberate illegal substitution in last 2 minutes of game or during OT

r 204(d) opponent has an option to choose a penalty shot or minor penalty.

premature goalie substitution

r 205. there is no penality, but once the offending team gains possession, faceoff is at center ice unless stopped in their defensive zone.

rules on a goalie stick

r 301(b). the widened oirtion shall not exceed 26 in from heel, and width of 3.5 inches. blade shall not exceed 15.5 in, blade width from 2 and 3.5 inches, but at heel allowed to be 4 in.

are thigh guards legal?

r 303 s. 9 yes, but cannot be worn in a way to provide protection to the 5 hole. must be worn under the pants.

mouthguard

r 304(f) all players, including goalie in ages 12u-18u must wear a mouthguard. First offense is a warning, subseqent violations assesses a misconduct.

what equipment can a referee request a measurement without a request by the other team?

r 307(b) all equipment except for a stick

adult player is assessed a major+GM. Does that team need to put a player in the box for the major?

r 403(d) No, and can have a player join ice from the player's bench when penality is over.

when is it too late to change a call?

r. 502(a) After resumption of play

what is headbutting

r. 619 use of one's head in the process of delivering a body check to the head, neck or back area or physical use of the head to strike an opponent. this is a major+GM. If intent it injure, a match may be called.

how much force must be behind a check or other contact to the players head in order to call a head contact

r. 620 s. 1 USA hockey feels any contact is enough.

4 penalties in a game by same player

r.401 all levels but adult, game misconduct. Adult is just ejected from the game after 5 penalties, no suspension r401s.7 A 2 and 10 are two penalties. Also coincident, penalty shot, awarded goal, and recorded but deemed served (goal scored) counts as a penalty here.

when should refs be on the ice?

r.502(b) Should enter prior to warm ups and remain on the ice at the conclusion of each period until all players leave.

is the goalie allowed to throw the puck to a teammate?

r.618(c) Cannot throw the puck forward, but may throw the puck to the side or to the rear. If goalie does throw forward, play is stopped and faceoff at nearest end face-off spot

2 players fall, accidental contact is made to the head

r.620 s.2 provided no excessive force and in the course of play, there is no call

when do you call a head contact and when do you call a high stick when a player makes contact with an opponent's head?

r.621 s. 1 if contact with the head is during a check, you call head contact. Any other contact, high stick

defensive player high sticks the puck, played by another defensive player

r.621 s.6 whistle play dead, face off at nearest faceoff dot.

offensive player high sticks put out of rink. where is the face off?

r.621 s.8 that player's defensive zone face off. high stick is considered complete once the puck is unplayable.

attacking player deflects a puck to goalie with a high stick. goalie freezes puck. where is the faceoff?

r.621 s.9 Although the goalie "played" the puck, goalie did not elect to allow play to continue. Face off is at attcking player's defensive zone.

what age group is a slapshot not allowed

r.621 this is an old rule, no longer applies. Anyone can make a slapshot now.

what is a high stick

r.621 where a player carries thier stick above the normal height of the opponent's shoulders and makes contact with the opponent. a player must be accountable for being in control of thier stick at all times minor or major. major plus GM if injures opponent

puck is played above shoulders with stick by the defensive team and puck goes into defensive team's goal

r.621(d) good goal.

puck is played above shoulders with stick by offensive player. When do you blow the whistle for high stick? where is the faceoff?

r.621(d) when same team touches the puck.

when to call a major/game and a match on a hold

r.622 s.2,3 if grabbing a facemask as a way of disrespecting the opponent, this is a major/game. if player has complete control of opponent's head and neck, this is a match.

nonrostered player on bench

r201(b) - provided they are wearing the team jersey and a helmet, this is OK. does not count towards # of team officials.

captain incapacitated. Who does referee communicate with

r202 s.2 Referee has authority to use any player to convey a message to the bench. any player on ice.

captain and assistants are on bench, ref needs to explain a rule

r202 s.5 ref can invite captian off bench to discuss interpretation.

number of captains

r202(a) 1 captain and not more than 2 assistants. Goalie cannot exercise the privileges of captain

captain arguing a call

r202(b) OK if already on ice. minor unsportsmanlike if comes off the bench.

Player's # doesn't match scoresheet

r203 s.1 As long as player's name is on scoresheet, allowed to play and no penalty. Number should be corrected.

Player dressed, ref notices not on scoresheet prior to game start

r203 s.2 Ref must notify offending team coach to add to scoresheet.

goal scored by player not on roster

r203 s.5 - Goals/penalties for that player stands. player is added to the roster and a bench minor is assesed.

Backup goalie on scoresheet as goalie, changes to skater in order to play

r203 s.6 permitted provided team doesn't exceed maximum of 18 skated, but will incur a bench minor for illegal substitution.

Player added to scoresheet during game; participate in game without being on scoresheet.

r203(a) permitted to add to the scoresheet but a bench minor for illegal substitution. s.5 - all penalties incurred to that player shall stand. The team may not elect to send the player to the dressing room and forgo the bench minor penalty. r203 s.7; 629(c) - however,, goals scored by the player would not count.

skater in goal

r203(d) If the goalie gets hurt, team can choose to make skater a temporary goalie, may wear the goalie equipment and will have goaltender privilages for the rest of the game, but cannot be a skater for the rest of the game. If going to play out at any point (goalie late, etc), cannot wear goalie equipment or have goalie privileges.

Line change procedure

r204. Upon the Referee's signal prior to the start of a period and following any stoppage of play, the visiting team shall have five seconds to place a lineup on the ice. The home team is then provided 5 seconds to place their lineup on the ice. Once the substitutions have occurred, no additional changes may be made until play has resumed, unless a penalty has been imposed. If there is any undue delay by either team in placing their lineup on the ice, the Referee shall warn the offending team. Any subsequent delay by the same team will result in a minor penalty for delay of game.

player penalized, too injured to go to penalty bench. Substittute serves penalty. penalized player participates before penalty over

r206 s.8 bench minor for illegal substitution. rule r206(d), r201 s.8.

when to stop play for an injured player

r206(a) stopped once offending team has possession of puck unless obvious serious injury. Obvious bleeding will cause immediate stoppage and cannot continue until bleeding stopped. injured player getting whistle must leave the ice (unless goalie). If refuse demand by ref, isssue a bench minor penalty for delay of game. (s.3)

player's plug is lost on a hollow shaft stick

r301 s.2. must replace stick or "sufficiently" cover with tape

player plays with a curved/bent shaft

r301 s.5 legal, provided all other length rules are ok.

maximum stick length

r301(b) 65 inches

rules on the blade of a player stick

r301(b) no longer than 12.5 inches, width between 2 and 3 inches everywhere. Note - this applies to all stick measurements, but the tape used in the measured area is included in the maximum area, even if bare area meets the requirements. r301 s.4

maximum curvature of a stick blade (player and goalie)

r301(b); s.7,8 .75 in, measured from bottom of the stick

a goal is scored with a illegal stick

r301(c) goal counts, penalty incurred

what to tell team requesting a stick measurement

r301(c) if not sustained, you will incur a bench minor for delay of game.

player/goalie refuses to surrender stick for measurement

r301(d) a minor for equipment violation and a misconduct

can a player pick up and possess two sticks in order to give player/goalie thier stick?

r301(e) yes, but if they participate in the play while in possession of more than one stick (unless accidentally struck by puck), this is a minor for equipment violation.

can a player/goalie play with a painted helmet

r304 s.12 no, if covers entire area, this voids the manfacturer's warranty. small painted logals/stickers are legal. there are legal custom painted hecc approved helmets.

can a player play with a goalie helmet

r304 s.9 no, the goalie helmet is only certified for playing net.

what equipment is required for warm-ups and the game?

r304 same for each. gloves, shin pads, shoulder pads, elbow pads, hip pads or padded hockey pants, protective cup, tendon pads plus all head protective equipment

player helmet comes off

r304(c) all levels play is whistled dead immediately. Player removed and cannot participate until after faceoff. Adult player - cannot resume play until replaced. may skate to bench as well.

head protective equipment

r304(c) for all levels but adult, must has an HECC approved helmet. no alteations and must have chin strap properly fastened. adult just needs a helmet with chin strap fastened.

are neckguards required

r304(g) no - but reccomended by usa hockey

glove worn down permitting use of bare hand

r305(b) this is illegal equipment, penalty is misconduct. r305 s.1 .however, the rule here is to prevent a player from using a bare hand on a stick or player. small holes in the fingers and palm are OK if the leather prevents the player from using thier hands outside of the glove.

may a player/goalie wear jewlery?

r305(c) except for adults, may not be on ince unless covered by equipment or taped to body. r305 s.4 for earrings, it must be covered by the helmet earflap or taped to the body,

can 8u teams play with a black puck?

r306 s. 4 - yes, if both coaches consent. Refs need to report this to the league authorities.

can a team request a measurement of a stick for a player serving a penalty?

r307s.4 no - a measurement can only be made for a player on the ice at the time of the request. This would apply for a player that has not played the game yet as well. r307 s.5 however, a team measurement can be made prior to the first face-off if that player is on the ice.

are electronic devices allowed on the bench?

r308s.3 Yes, provided they are not used to challenge a call. doing so is an equipment violation bench minor.

goalie needs to adjust equipment

r309(b) goalie is required to retire from game, and be replaced by substitute or temporary goalie.

Goalie goes to bench during stoppage for water

r309s.2 this is a bench minor delay of game

Team official assessed a GM. Can they still coach?

r401 No. Cannot direct the game in any way.

# of penalties before coach is punished

r401(b) 12 total penalties and HC, as designated on scoresheet, is suspended from next scheduled game. Not removed from game nor assessed a GM. (s.4).

who can serve a bench minor

r402(b) any player who was on the ice at the time of the infraction.

when is the only time a player serving a penalty can be let out early

r402(c) must be serving a minor penalty, team is shorthanded, and other team scores a powerplay. The first minor being served is terminated. If a new penalty is incurred, that player now serves 2 mins because "oldest" one terminated.

shorthanded team has 2 minors expiring at the same time. goal scored on them before they end. Which penalty expires first?

r402(d) the captain of that team chooses.

order of serving - player gets a minor and a major on same play

r402(e). major is served first, unless the major is part of a coincidental major/match. In that case, minor is recorded and served first.

minor penalty minutes

r402(note) depends on the period length 12 mins or less - 1:00 minor penalty 12 -17 mins 1:30 minor penalty 17-20 minutes - 2:00 minor penalty affiliate can grant exceptions for 14u and older all adult penalties are 2 mins

team shorthanded, a penalty shot goal scored on them.

r402s.11. The rule that the longest serving minor terminates does not apply. The penalty shot penalty is considered "served" regardless if the goal is scored.

A1 gets 2 minors, one being a coincident with B1 at 7:00. When can player B get out?

r402s.15 & 17. A1's non-coincident penalty is served first. If a goal against team A during the non-coincident penality, both coincident penalites begin. Otherwise, B1 will be eligible to leave at first stoppage of play after 11.

A1 gets 2+10, B1 gets minor. Does team A need to put another player in the penality box?

r402s.19 No. The minors are coincident and A1's misconduct penalty does not begin until the minor ends, so it is not necessary to have another player serve the minor.

What are team B's options if they are fouled from behind but team B also commits a minor penalty before the play is dead?

r402s.21 Team B can choose the penality shot and then play shorthanded for the minor, or choose coincident minors.

A1 commits a minor penalty, B1 scores. After the goal, a player on team B commits a minor penalty

r402s.22 this is an exception to the coincident penalty rules. A1's penalty expires due to the goal. The player on team B that committed the minor penalty must serve it.

major penalty minutes

r403(note) depends on period length 12 mins or less - 3:00 major penalty 12 - 17 mins - 4:00 major penalty 17-20 minutes - 5:00 major penalty affiliate can reduce the penalty length for all levels except adults.

Second misconduct penalty

r404(a) Immediately considered a GM. no one serves a misconduct in this instance.

Number of penalty minutes earned for a gm

r404(b) 10

Last few minutes of the game, player gets GM. How many penalty minutes did they earn?

r404(b)(Note 2) Still 10 or designated penalty time, regardless of how much time is left in game.

Misconduct penalty length

r404(note) 12 mins or less 6:00 12 - 17 minutes - 8:00 17-20 minutes - 10:00 affiliate can reduce the penalty length for all levels except adults.

Number of minutes earned for a match penalty

r405(a)(Note) 10

When can a player who incurs a match penalty return to the team?

r405(c) Must have a hearing within 30 days, but this hearing can be waived. Cannot return to games or practices while waiting for disciplinary actions.

When is a penalty shot option awarded

r406(a) Anytime there is a clear and imminent breakaway and player is fouled from behind. Penalty shot is in addition to a major (if applicable) even if a goal is scored. If a specific player is fouled, they must take the shot unless injured or get a misconduct or GM (teammate on ice takes it). May still shoot if gets minor or major.

goalie throws stick during a penalty shot

r406(d) the shooter still has an opportunity to score on the first penality shot. Gets another opportunity and goalie is assessed a minor penalty.

When is a penalty shot considered over?

r406, s.10,11 Goalie stops puck, goalie pokechecks puck causing player to lose possession, player goes backwards with puck, or puck crosses goal line. Good goal if hits post, then goalies back of leg and in, but no goal if puck hits back glass, goalie's back and then in.

goalie plays the puck beyond the red line

r407(c), also s.12 If deliberate, this is a minor penalty. The rule is the skates must be behind the red line. This does not apply if accidentally struck by the puck going to the bench.

a player serving a goalie's minor commits an unsportsmanlike. who serves the penalty?

r407s.2 If the player commits the unsportsmanlike prior to starting to serve the penalty, another player on the ice must serve the goalie's minor. If already serving the goalies minor, the player also serves their own penalty.

goalie gets a minor, and before it expires, gets another minor

r407s.3 A player on the ice at the time of the infraction must serve the second penalty. Only if the second penalty occurs before the play resumes may 1 player serve both (s.1).

does a temporary goalie serve penalties?

r407s.6 Same rules as goalies apply. Does not serve minors, majors or misconducts, but does serve GM and matches.

one team has 2 penalties already. coincident minors are assessed. does this third penalty start after the first minor?

r408 s.1 no. coincident minors begin immediately.

a major and minor assessed to one player

r408(c) minor is served first.

3 minors to different players on the same team at the same time

r408(d) offending team captain needs to decide the order in which they are served.

3 players serving minors. First penalty expires, but supposed to wait for whistle. Timekeeper allows player on ice, the shorthanded team scores

r408s.3 Goal must be disallowed. No additional time put back on clock.

what penalties are not subject to a delayed whistle signal?

r409 ONLY if being assessed a misconduct, game misconduct. this does NOT mean blow it dead immediately. Rather, it means don't raise your arm. Faceoff at the nearest face off location unless in offending team's attacking zone or due to non-offending team icing the puck or causing puck to go out of play. In either of these 2 cases, faceoff is in nearest nuetral zone.

team a has two minors, team b has one. team b commits a minor penalty, but team a scores. what team b penalty expires?

r409 s.8 the delayed penalty. Since Team A was short-handed at the time the goal was scored, the delayed minor penalty against Team B is terminated as a result of the goal, just as if both teams were playing at equal strength

where is the faceoff after a penalty?

r409(a) If the penalty is coincidental or results in even strength (4.v4 or 3v3), the nearest faceoff spot. If a team is now shorthanded, it is in the nearest defensive zone face off spot of the offending team.

what does a ref need to do when they assess a progressive infraction?

r411 s.4 a ref is required to file a game report within 24 hours.

when can a district use a 4 man official system

r501(a) 14u and older, including high school and adults

may a ref have another crest on jersey?

r501(c) Yes, but must be on left check of the sweater during games

what do teams do when refs don't show up?

r501(d) Coaches must agree on the refs/linesmen. Otherwise two players must officiate. If appointed refs show up, then they will replace the temp officials.

3 man system, an offical is hurt

r501(d) the referee has authority to appoint another official if necessary/able. Otherwise, it is a one ref, one linesman or two referee system.

ref gets hurt in a game

r501(e) Play immediately is stopped.

ref gets blood on his/her jersey

r501s.7 if the blood can be quickly removed, do so. Otherwise, ref should wear any contrasting color shirt

goal scored, but before the resumption of play, a linesman notices icing should have been called

r502 s.3. The referee must disallow the goal. normal faceoff location.

linesman notices a major penalty. offending team scores before stoppage of play. ref agrees to call major. is the goal allowed?

r502 s.7 no.

duties of a linesman in a 3man/4man system (except for when may stop play)

r503(a) offside, icing, faceoffs and at anytime ref asks, give his version of any incident on the ice.

when may a linesman stop play

r503(c) Puck out of playing area, puck interfered with an ineligible player, high stick (nonpenalty), hand pass, goalpost dislodged, goal covered/ref can't see. faceoff offsides, premature substitution of goalie, injured player, spectator interference, any helmet removed, too many players, items thrown on ice, deliberately displacing goal post.

what witnessed penalties must a linesman report to a ref?

r503(e) bench minor, major, match, misconduct, game misconduct or penalty shot infraction. Also must give his version of an injury potential penalty that occurs behind the play and not witnessed by ref.

who blows the whistle for a faceoff encroachment in a 3 man system

r503s.2 back linesmen is responsible for players behind the faceoff linesman's back. faceoff linesman blows whistle for those in front of him. ref only gets involved if a penalty needs to be assessed for delay of game or if encroachment continues to be a problem.

penalty timekeeper duties

r507 maintains the record of all penalties, including what is assessed, duration, and time. shall ensure that the time served is correct, calls attention to ref any discrepancy.

are miscondunct and coincidental penalties put on scoreboard

r507(b)(note2) no. timekeeper tells them at the next whistle when they can go off.

threatening or abusive language

r601 if this racial or / sexual orientation and know who said it, this is a match. if unknown who said it, bench minor if notracial or sexual orientation, this is still a minor/ bench minor

obscene or profane language heard, but unknown who said it

r601 other misconduct bench minor

abuse of offical or other misconduct if occurs after the game

r601 this is recorded as a misconduct on the score sheet

what is considered an abuse of official and other misconduct?

r601(a) challenging or disputing rulings of any official, taunts or incites an opponent, creates a disturbance during the game, shoots puck after the whistle if avoidable.

abuse of official or other misconduct what is a misconduct assessed for?

r601(c) player only: persists after assessed a minor, obscene, profane or abusive language to anyone, intentionally knocking or shooting puck out of reach of official or out of play not proceeding directly to penalty box/dressing room when ordered to do so, entering/remaining in ref's crease. interfering in a non-physical manner with on ice or off ice official touches or holds official with hand or stick, continues altercation after ordered to stop(and ref is trying to stop), intentionally bangs boards, glass or goal frame with stick, arms or any other object when not done in protest of official's decision match: any hateful speech relating to sexuality, race etc., deliberately trying to injure offical or player, or behaving in a manner detrimnetal to the conduct of the game.

what is holding?

r622 the action of a player wrapping their arms around an opponent or using a free hand to clutch, grab or hold the stick, jersey or body on the opponent. This includes wrapping one or both arms around the opponent along the boards in a manner that pins them against the boards and prevents them from playing the puck or skating, grabbing the opponent's body, stick or jersey with one or both hands, or using a free arm/hand to restrain or impede the opponent's progress. this is a minor, unless the player uses their hand to rub, grab or hold opponent's facemask, then it a major/game.

what is hooking

r623 the action of impeding the progress of an opponent with a pulling or tugging motion by applying the blade of the stick to any part of an opponent's body or stick. A player cannot use their stick against an opponent's body (puck carrier or non-puck carrier) to gain a positional advantage. Actions considered hooking include tugs or pulls on the body, arms or hands of the opponent that reduces space between the opponents; placing the stick in front of the opponent's body and locking on that impedes the opponent's progress or causes a loss of balance; a stick placed on the hand/arm that takes away the ability for the opponent to pass or shoot the puck with a normal amount of force. minor penality, if recklessly endangers, major/game or match

player hooks a stick

r623s.1 this is still hooking, at least a minor penalty.

what levels have no penalty for shorthanded icing?

r624(b) highschool and adult

faceoff won in defensive zone by defending team, puck travels past opponent's goal line

r624(b)(3) icing is nullified in this instance.

where is the faceoff if ref errs in calling icing

r624(c) the face-off spot nearest to the location of the puck when play was stopped.

team ices the puck during a delayed whistle on the other team

r624(note) the ensuing face-off shall take place at a neutral zone face-off spot nearest the defending zone of the team icing the puck

when a pass is made, at what point is icing in effect

r624s.18 icing is determined at the point of the shot/pass. In an adult.hs game, if a penalty is in effect in a shot/pass but expires before reaching the goal line, icing is still waived off.

player's skates are behind the red line, but puck does not leave stick until it is past the red line. Is this icing?

r624s.2 no.

can a player provide a protective screen for their own teammate

r625(a)(1). No. if the opponent is unable to apply pressure to someone in possiesion or control of the puck, this is interference.

Player deliberately knocks the stick out of the hands of opponent

r625(a)(5) this is interference

player in the penalty box interferes with a player trying to play the puck

r625(a)(9) this is interference

goalie leaves stick in front of goal

r625(c) this is a minor penalty. if leaving the stick prevents and obvious and imminent goal, a goal should be awarded.

An attacking player carries the puck into their opponent's goal crease. The goalkeeper knocks the puck away from the attacker and out of the crease, but another attacking player immediately gains possession and shoots the puck into the goal while their teammate is still standing in the crease. 1 second elapsed. Is this a good goal?

r625s.12 no.

a player is in the process of coming on the ice, has one foot still in bench and plays the puck

r625s.3 this is a minor penalty for interference. A player's skates must not be in contact with the bench in order for them to participate in the play. This ruling would apply whether or not the team has the correct number of players on the ice. In the case of a player entering or leaving the players' bench who intentionally plays the puck with one or both skates on the bench, the same ruling would apply

player loses their stick and grabs an opponent's stick

r625s1 this is considered a minor for interference

kicking the puck

r627(c) kicking the puck is allowed provided the puck is not kicked by an attacking player into the opponent's goal.

Kicking an opponent

r627(note 1) deliberately using their skate(s) with a kicking motion to propel the puck or to contact an opponent. major/game if pushed off with skate on an opponent, match to any player who kicks or atttempts to kick an opponent.

a player intentionally steps on an opponent

r627s.2 this is a match penalty.

kneeing

r628 the act of a player leading with or extending their knee outwards for the purpose of making contact, or attempting to do so, with the opponent. minor penalty, major/game or match for recklessly endangering.

player leaves bench to join an altercation

r629(a) this is a major plus game by itself.

player leaves the penalty box early

r629(b) if it was due to an error by the penalty timekeeper, the player shall serve the rest of the penalty. if player did it themselves, an additional minor penalty shall be assessed.

player illegally entered game (from penalty box or bench) and a goal for that team was scored

r629(c) the goal is nullified.

a player is serving a misconduct, and goes on the ice before the penatly is up. no timekeeper error.

r629s.5 the penalized team must put another player in the box. the player serving the misconduct must also go back and serve the rest of the misconduct after the new minor penalty is up.

offsides

r630(a) A player is considered "offside" when the player does not have skate contact with any part of the Neutral Zone or the blue line when the puck crosses the determining edge of the blue line. (Note) The blue line is always considered to be part of the zone in which the puck is in

player's skates proceed the puck into the zone, but is in control of the puck

r630(b) offsides is waived.

what age groups have tag-up offsides?

r630(d) adults and high school

where is the faceoff if the ref errs in calling offsides?

r630(e) nearest neutral zone faceoff dot, regardlesss of where the shot was passed from.

can a player who is offsides make a line change to be considered onsides?

r630s.12 if the offsides has not already occurred, yes.

player is already offsides, receives a puck and stops it in the nuetral zone. then with possession of the puck, brings it into attacking zone. is this player offsides?

r630s.15 yes. they must be in possession of the puck when they cross the blue line.

can the defensive team create an offsides by bringing the puck back into their defensive zone

r630s.23 no.

defender shoots puck out of defensize zone, puck strikes official in the nuetral zone while attacking team has a player in attacking zone. is this offsides?

r630s.25. yes. for adults and high school, there is delayed offsides. all other kid levels, this is immediate offsides.

offensive player has a skate in attacking zone and one in the air the instant the puck crosses the blue line. is he offside?

r630s.7 yes. must have skate contact to be onsides.

goalie freezes the puck along the goal frame

r632(b) this is a minor for delay of game if this if the intent is to create a stoppage of play.

how long does a team have to place a missing player after a warning for refusing to start play?

r633. if the start of a period or game, immediately. if not immediate, a bench minor shall be assesssed. if still not put on the ice after 5 minutes, game is suspended and team official gets a match penalty. if during the game, 15 seconds. bench minor if not completed.

slashing

r634 the act of a player swinging their stick at an opponent, whether contact is made, or not. Any forceful chop with the stick on an opponent's body or opponent's stick, on or near the opponent's hands, shall be considered slashing minor penalty, major plus game or match.

during an altercation, a player swings their stick

r634(d) an additional minor penalty is assessed to any altercation penalty.

Player makes stick contact with opposing goalie

r634(e) if goalie has covered or caught the puck, a minor penalty for slashing should be assessed regardless of whether the referee has stopped play.

spearing

r635 the act of poking, stabbing, or attempting to poke or stab an opponent with the tip of the blade of the stick while holding the stick with one or both hands. (a) A major plus a game misconduct penalty shall be assessed for spearing an opponent. (b) A match penalty for reckless endangerment may also be assessed for spearing

when can a referee suspend a game?

r636 s. 3 other than refusing to start play or the lack of responsible adult supervision for the bench, unsatisfactory playing conditions. Examples: • ice melts • lighting • glass falls out/shatters and can't be replaced • a gate falls off or cannot be locked • time clock failure and no alternative timing means • outdoor weather conditions

can a team warm up thier goalie during the other team's time out

r636s.8 yes. there is no rule on this. any goalie warmup during a time out is limited to 4 pucks.

throwing stick

r637(a) A minor penalty shall be assessed to any player on the ice who shoots or throws any portion of their stick or any other object in the direction of the puck or to a teammate. if thrown at puck in defending team's zone, a PS/minor penalty shall be assessed after play is over. same thing with a throwing at a player on a breakaway. s.1 last player to touch the puck (in event of a pass) before stick thrown is the one that gets the PS. throwing a stick out of the rink is a misconduct, unless it's in protest of a ref's decision, then it's a GM.

can a player serving a penalty participate in the end of game shootout

r637(c) rule says no if minor or misconduct. Probably should have said major as well.

player breaks stick and throws it out of rink

r637s.11 a misconduct penalty still must be assessed.

stick thrown at a player without the puck

r637s.3 the call is interference.

stick thrown at a player in the nuetral zone and not on a breakaway

r637s.4 this is a minor penalty with no PS option.

goalie body checks opponent

r640(f) this is always roughing

Holding signal

Clasping the wrist of the whistle hand while in front of the chest.

Holding the Face Mask signal

Closed fist held in front of the face, palm in, and pulled down in one straight motion.

Interference signal

Crossed arms stationary in front of the chest with fists closed.

Goalie commits penalty on a penalty shot

Penalty shot redo of not scored and penalty is still assessed. This also applies if goal is deliberately dislodged

Match penalty

Immediate removal of player and a penalty depending on the period length as follows: 12 mins or less - 3:00 12 - 17 mins - 4:00 17-20 minutes - 5:00 affiliates can reduce the length of the penalties for all ages except adults. (follow whatever a major is)

Slashing signal

One chop of the hand across the straightened forearm of the other hand.

Fighting (Roughing) signal

One punching motion to the side with the arm extending from the shoulder.

does a rebound off the goalie count as possession in control, for purposes of a delayed penalty?

No.

player drops down and bats the puck to the shaft of thier stick and then goes in the net. Good goal?

No. 618 s.2 states player cannot bat puck, puck hits shaft of stick and then in.

Goalie commits a penalty, delayed whistle. Once blown, a player leaves the penalty box as their penalty expired. May this player serve the goalie's penalty?

No. only players on the ice at the time the penalty occurred may serve a goalie's penalty.

Match Penalty signal

Pat flat of hand on the top of head.

Hand Pass signal

The non-whistle hand (open hand) and arm are placed straight down alongside the body and swung forward and up once in an underhand motion.

Delayed Calling of Penalty signal

The non-whistle hand is extended straight above the head.

Slow (Delayed) Whistle signal

The non-whistle hand is extended straight above the head. If play returns to Neutral Zone without stoppage, the arm is drawn down the instant the puck crosses the line, or as soon as the offending team clears the zone.

Head Contact signal

The non-whistle hand placed palm-inward to the back of the helmet.

Delaying the Game signal

The non-whistle hand, palm open, is placed across the chest and then fully extended directly in front of the body.

Body Checking signal

The palm of the non-whistle hand is brought across the body and placed upon the opposite shoulder.

Can a player, who is a ref, continue to ref after being assessed a match penalty?

Yes, unless match is for abuse of official. May not ref until hearing takes place.

puck begins to cross line at expiration of the period, but doesn't quite cross

no goal.

rules on goalie gloves

no more than 8 in in width, 15 in in length. circumfrence no more than 45 inches. catching portion - no more than 18 inches from cuff/glove to the top of the t trap.

can a player play with figure or speed skates?

no. r302. no penalty, and cannot cause a stoppage of play but ordered off the ice once play is stopped until skates are replaced.

what equipment violations does a ref need to assess a minor penalty? which ones do not?

require penalty: stick r301(c) goalie equipment r303(g) does not require a penalty skates r302 (ruled off ice - cannot participate with those skates) protective equipment r304 (warn then misconduct)

leg checking

rule639(note 3) the act of extending the leg from the front or from behind for the purpose of tripping the opponent

goal scored while attacker is in the crease

unless pushed there by defenseman, this disallows a goal.