Hockey Rules

Kneeing signal

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

maximum curvature of a stick blade (player and goalie)

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

Legal checking criteria (in a checking level)

1. did the player attempt to play the puck? 2. was ther any overt hip, shoulder or forearm action used to initiate contact and separate the player from the puck?

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

Penalty shot/minor option. Cannot award goal here because goalie is on the ice (only time awarded goal is allowed)

Misconduct signal

Placing of both hands on hips one at a time.

ref gets hurt in a game

Play immediately is stopped.

does a temporary goalie serve penalties?

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

who can serve a bench minor

any player who was on the ice at the time of the infraction.

3 minors to the same team at the same time

captain needs to decide which one can come out after 2 mins, which one is out after first whistle, and which one starts after the first ones expire.

where is the faceoff for premature substitution of the goalkeeper?

center ice

what is considered an abuse of official and other misconduct?

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.

player removes his helmet and then removes opponent's helmet

gets 2 match penalties.

game timekeeper duties

give warnign 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)

player plays with a curved/bent shaft

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

deliberately removing helmet

minor for delay of game.

a major and minor assessed to one player

minor is served first.

3rd player penalized on a team

penalty begins after the previous one ends. no player may return unless there is a stoppage of play.

Fouled from Behind

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.

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

what to tell team requesting a stick measurement

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

may a player/ref use goalie skates?

r302(a). No. these are specifically designed for goalies only.

instigating a fight

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

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

# of penalites before head coach is suspended

3 majors in one game or 15 total penalties.

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 know, this is a minor/misconduct to start. otherwise, this is a bench minor

use of officials name in loud or abusive manner

601 - if known, this is a minor/misconduct. if unknown, a bench minor

creating a disturbance during the game

601 abuse of offical minor

challenging a ruling of an official

601 abuse of official minor

throwing of any object onto the playing area during the progress of the game

601 bench minor

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

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

601 misconduct or game misconduct

banging stick against the board/protective glass or goal frame in protest of an official's decision

601 misconduct or game misconduct

touching or holding an official with hand or stick

601 misconduct or game misconduct

obscene or profane language heard, but unknown who said it

601 other misconduct bench minor

taunts or inciting an opponent

601 other misconduct minor

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

601 this is a misconduct

banging the boards in a taunting manner

601 warn, then bench minor

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.

a team is already shorthanded, commits a minor penalty. 1. Gets scored on before penalty is up and 2. Scores while down 1 man.

1. first penalty expires. New penalty comitter goes in. 2. in this case, the "new" penalty expires as it is deemed playing at equal strenght.

Number of minutes earned for a match penalty

10

Number of penalty minute earned for a gm

10

what levels of hockey is body checking prohibited?

12 & under youth age classification and below, all Girls'/Women's age classifications, and adult.

when can a district use a 4 man official system

16u and older, including highschool and adults

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

2 min minor penalty

when should refs be on the ice?

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

2018-2019 checking initiative - what factors make a check unacceptable? What is the call?

Stick should be below the knees with an attempt to play puck, and no finishing the check by continuing to acclellerate through a check. Check cannot use hands, arm forearm, stick or elbow. Player is permitted to make contact after pass provided the contact is minimized. If opponent can anticipate the illegal hut, assess a roughing penalty. otherwise, this is charging/head contact. Head contact as part of a check is an automatic 5/GM. No 2/10 available.

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

Still 10, regardless of how much time is left in game.

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.

a 2 and 10 penalty is seen, delayed whistle signal in affect. Offending team scored on

The 2 is deemed served. Offender still serves the 10.

player on the ice makes contact with ref following a decision

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

fighting

A punch, or an attempted punch, thrown by any player in the direction of an opponent 5 and Gm, instigator gets an additional 2.

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.

when is it too late to change a call?

After resumption of play

When is a penalty shot option awarded

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.

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".

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

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.

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

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

player helmet comes off

all levels but adult, 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.

2 players on the same team start fighting

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.

proper faceoff procedures

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.

check from behind where the player goes head first into boards/goal frame

check from behind 5 and game.

Attempt to Injure

Deliberately trying to harm an opponent or official (successfully or not). This type of infraction carries an automatic match penalty.

When is a penalty shot considered over?

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.

High-Sticking signal

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

Removing own or opponents helmet/facemask prior to an altercation

If actions causes removal but not deliberate, this is a GM if deliberate, penalty is a match

goalie plays the puck beyond the red line

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.

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.

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

Must have a hearing within 30 days. Cannot return to games or practices while waiting for disciplinary actions.

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

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

Player fouled from behind (minor), still scores

No penalty shot. Penalty is recorded but deemed served.

goalie is outside crease and catches puck with glove. Does not play puck in order to get stoppage of play

No penalty unless there are no attacking players within immediate vicinity.

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

when can a major for roughing be called?

a body check after whistle has blown or a late avoidable body check This cannot be called in lieu of a 5+GM fighting

Checking from behind

a check is delivered to a player directly from behind, or diagonally from behind. 2 and 10 or 5 and game. match if clearly checks 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.

player attempts to bite opponent while fighting

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.)

use of tobacco in a game

Prohibited. give warning to first offense, then a bench minor is assessed if persists.

Procedure for a penalty shot

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.

when may a linesman stop play

Puck out of playing area, puck interfwerd with an ineligable plater, high stick (nonpenalty), handpass, goalpost dislodged, goal covered/ref can;t see. faceoff offsides, premature substitution of goalie, injured player, spectator interserence, too many players, items thrown on ice, deliberatelyt displacing goal post.

Second major in a game

R403 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.

Penalty shot takes is distracted

Redo penalty shot, player causing the distraction gets a misconduct penalty

Charging signal

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

body checking

deliberate physical contact with the opponent using overt hip, shoulder, arm 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 penalty shall be assessed to a player who body checks an opponent in a Body Contact category or non-check Adult classification

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

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

what penalty can you begin with on an abuse of official

if at the bench, minor. if on playing surface or

checking from behind a vulnerable or defenseless opponent

if done with excessive force, this is a match. otherwise, it is a 2 and 10 or 5 and game.

deliberately removing helmet during breakaway

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

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.

player's helmet comes off in an altercation

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. if cannot be determined, the helmet wearer is penalized.

bodychecking a goalie

if in the privileged area, body checking or chargin a goalie is a 2 and 10 penalty. If accidental and a bump, it is a minor penalty for interference. if outside the privileged area, this is a legal body check

puck is shot out of the playing area

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.

attacker runs into goalie

if not pushed by defender, goalie is in priviliged area, and an honest attempt is made to avoid the contact, this is still charging. 2 and 10. Otherwise, 5 and game. goalie can't abuse this an initate contact, though.

player flicks off ref or opponent

if seen by ref, immediate game misconduct

shooting the puck after the whistle

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

threatening or abusive language

is this racial or / sexual orientationif known, this is a match. if unknown, bench minor if not, this is a bench minor

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.

being struck during an altercation and continues the altercation

penalty is a minor, double minor or 5+GM.

handling of puck with hands

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.

Boarding

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. 2 and 10 or 5 and game. auto 5 and game if player is injured. match for attempt to injure.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

r. 621(c) no goal

5 penalties in a game

r.401 all levels but adult, game misconduct. Adult is just ejected from game, no suspension Note, 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.

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

what is the signal for headbutting

r.619 s.2. there isn't one.

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

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.

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 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(c) 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(c) when same team touches the puck.

what age group is a slapshot not allowed, and what penalty do you call?

r.621(d). 10u (and 8u). may not raise the blade of the stick above waist as part of the backswing. play is stopped immediately and faceoff is at far end zone faceoff dot.

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 (s. 4)

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.

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 going to play out at any point, cannot wear goalie equipment or have goalie privileges. It is permissible for a skater to wear the equipment and have goalkeeper privileges if goalie becomes incapacitated

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.

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

maximum stick length

r301(b) 63 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

a goal is scored with a illegal stick

r301(c) goal counts, penalty incurred

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. r301 s/9.

player/goalie refuses to surrender stick for measurement

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

are goalie cheater bars legal?

r303(c). these are on goalie gloves. They are only legal if go in a straight line from the cuff to the thumb in a straight line.

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.

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.8 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

# of penalties before adult is punished

r401. 15 total penalties and HC, as designated on scoresheet, is suspended from next scheduled game. Not removed from game nor assessed a GM. (s.4).

Match Penalty signal

Pat flat of hand on the top of head.

first to intervene in an altercation

GM

may a line change be made after a false faceoff?

no.

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.

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

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

Interference signal

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

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

Faceoff is in Team B's neutral zone

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

Faceoff is in Team B's neutral zone

Team A is shorthanded, a player is serving a minor. Team B commits a minor penalty while A has the puck. Team A scores.

For purposes of the delayed penalty, teams are deemed to be at equal strength. Delayed penalty is recorded, but deemed served.

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

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

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

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.

Match penalty

Immediate removal and a 5 min penalty

Second misconduct penalty

Immediately considered a GM

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.

Team official assessed a GM. Can they still coach?

No. Cannot direct the game in any way.

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.

what penalties are not subject to a delayed whistle signal?

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.

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.

Player is fouled from behind (opposing goalie on ice) and regains possession and takes a shot

The player, once he regains possession and control of the puck, has not been denied a reasonable scoring opportunity. A minor penalty is the correct call in this situation

team shorthanded, a penalty shot goal scored on them.

The rule that the longest serving minor terminates does not apply.

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

goal must be disallowed.

goalie is outside crease and catches puck with glove. Drops puck to ice and then covers it.

This is a penalty for delay of game. If there was sufficient time to cover the puck, there was sufficient time to play it.

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

This is considered charging. a 2 and 10 is assessed.

may a ref have another crest on jersey?

Yes, but must be on left check of the sweater during games

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

Yes, but r301(e) 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.

are electronic devices allowed on the bench?

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

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.

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

Yes. Only issue that would draw a penalty is if the stick is thrown in the direction of the puch or slides the stick for the purpose of distracting an opponent.

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

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

a player faked an injury to get a whistle

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

where is the goalkeeper's privileged area?

an area outlines by connecting the end zone faceoff spots with an imaginary line, and goes perpendiculat to the end boards.

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

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.

faceoff spot due to disallowed due to deflection off of ref

attacking zone, side where puck entered net.

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

automatic 10: persists after assessed a 2, obscene, profane or abusive language to anyone, intentionally knocking or shooting puch out of reach of official, not proceeding directy to penalty box/dressing room when ordered to do so, entering/ramining in ref's crease. misconduct or gm - touches or holds offical, continues altercation after ordered to stop(and ref is trying to stop), intentially bangs boards in order to taunt. 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.

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

back linesmen is responsible for players behine 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.

abuse of offiical or other misconduct starting penalty

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.

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

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

what witnessed penalties must a linesman report to a ref?

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

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

could assess a minor for abuse of official or other misconduct for taunting opponent.

player deliberately falls on puck or gathers puck

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)

may a player/goalie wear jewlery?

except for adults, may not be on ince unless covered by equipment or taped to body.

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

faceoff is conducted in neutral zone due to penalty assessed.

when is it a penalty for goalie to fall on puck

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.

head protective equipment

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.

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

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

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

front official shoudl cover and make the proper call despite not getting the signal from his partner.

penalty timekeeper duties

maintains the record of all penalties, including what asessed, duration, and time. shall ensure that the time served is corret, calls attention to ref any discreptance,

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

major is served first, unless the major is part of a coincidental. In that case, minor is recorded and served first.

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

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

goalie gets a gm or match

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

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

must be serving a minor penalty, and his 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.

player has a broken stick

must drop stick prior to participating (playing or attempting to play puck) in a play. minor for equipment violation if not done.

How can a player/goalie receive a replacement stick?

must obtain from player's bench or from teammate on the ice. goalie cannot go to bench to get a new stick. a new stick cannot be thrown onto the ice, this is a bench minor from throwing articles into the playing area.

official scorer duties

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

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.

are miscondunct and coincidental penalties put on scoreboard

no. timekeeper tells them at the next whistle when they can go off.

faceoff spot due to a disallowed goal due to attacker action

nuetral zone

player fails to take position on faceoff when ordered to do so

official must eject the center. for first violation. If it's the center taking too long (after 5 seconds), official can just drop the puck instead of ejecting. Second violation results in a penalty.

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

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

Team fails to place correct number of players on ice

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

what is head contact

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 2+10 or a 5+GM. 5+GM or a match must be called if player is injured.

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

the captain of the offending team chooses.

3 man system, an offical is hurt

the referee has authority to appoint another official if necessary/able. Otherwise, it is a one ref, one linesman. District has authority to mandate going to a two ref system instead

a player collides with a ref and verbally assualts ref

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

rules on a goalie stick

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.

goalie is first to intervene a fight

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

forcibly checking an opponent from behind in who is standing against the boards into the boards

this is 5 and game check from behind

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

this is a delay of game minor

Player or Goalie freezes puck along boards or goal frame

this is a delay of game minor.

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

this is a legal goal.

coach is involved in a fight

this is a match penalty

player or coach bites an opponent or offical

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

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

this is a minor delay of game.

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

this is a minor penalty for interference.

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

this is a minor penalty.

intentionally stepping on an opponent

this is an attempt to injure match penalty.

Fouled from behind, opposing goalie off the ice

this is an awarded goal situation if an obvious and imminent goal has been prevented. play is stopped immediately.

"pinching" a player from behind against the boards

this is considered a check from behind 2 and 10 only

pushing a player from behind, causing them to fall

this is considered a check from behind 2 and 10 only

glove worn down permitting use of bare hand

this is illegal equipment, penalty is misconduct.

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

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

abuse of offical or other misconduct if occurs after the game

this is recorded as a misconduct on the score sheet

coach assessed a minor in first period for improper conduct. 2nd period, new improper conduct. what penalty is assessed?

treat each incident separately once the original penalty is served. this new conduct will create a new minor.

goal scored while attacker is in the crease

unless pushed there by defenseman, this disallows a goal.

Elbowing

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. major plus game if injures opponent.

butt ending

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.

cross-checking

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. 2 or 5. 5 and game if injured.

charging

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. 2 and 10 or 5 and game. 5 and game or match if causes an injury

when to do a last play faceoff

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.

penalty progression for abuse of official

you can start with a misconduct, but generally minor/misconduct/warn captain/ additional minor for delay of game