Playing Rules

What penalty shall be assessed to any team, who, after warning by the Referee, fails to place the correct number of players on the ice and commences play or that causes any delay by making additional substitutions or attempts to the delay the game in any manner. (rule 610 h)

A bench minor penalty

What penalty shall be assessed to the offending team if a stick is thrown from the bench to a player on the ice? (rule 605 b)

A bench minor penalty for throwing articles into the playing area.

What must a player do if they have a broken stick? (rule 605 a)

Drop it prior to participating in play (they will receive reasonable time to be aware that the stick is broken).

Any goalkeeper who has an opportunity to play the puck prior to being pressured by an attacking player, but instead causes a stoppage of play shall be assessed a (rule 610 b)

Minor penalty for delay of game.

Which player shall be the first to place his stick on the ice for a face-off? (rule 613 a)

The attacking player.

What penalty shall be assessed to a player who fakes an injury to obtain a stoppage of play?

A bench minor penalty for delay of game.

What shall be awarded if a player on the defending team deliberately displaces the goalpost when the goalkeeper has been removed and the puck would have entered the goal, thereby preventing an obvious and imminent goal? (rule 610 e)

A goal in lieu of the penalty shot.

There are 3 conditions that must be met for a Referee to award a goal for deliberately displacing the goal with both goalkeepers in goal (this situation usually takes place when an attacking player is in the process of shooting the puck into an open net as the goalkeeper is out of position). (rule 610 Case Book)

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. 3. The puck would have undoubtedly entered the goal had the goal not been displaced.

Under what classifications is body checking prohibited in? (rule 604 a)

12 and under youth age classifications and below, all Girls'/Women's age classifications, and non-check Adult.

If a player, other than the player facing-off, fails to maintain his proper position the center of his team (rule 613 d)

Shall be ejected from the face-off.

If a stick is thrown from the player's bench to a player on the ice, is the penalty assessed to the player or team? (rule 605 b)

Team (bench minor penalty).

If a referee believes that the attacking team would have scored had the goal not been displaced, what must be awarded?

A goal.

If infractions are committed by players on both teams, no matter the number or duration of penalties assessed, where would the ensuing face-off take place?

A last-play face-off occurs.

What type of face-off will take place when a stoppage of play occurs as a result of the actions of both teams or if play is stopped for any reason other than what is specified in the rules?

A last-play face-off.

What penalty shall be assessed to a player who receives a replacement stick illegally? (rule 605 b)

A minor penalty for an equipment violation.

What penalty shall be assessed to a goalkeeper who drops the puck into his pads or onto the goal net or deliberately piles up snow or obstacles near the goal, that could prevent the scoring of a goal? (rule 610 g)

A minor penalty for delay of game.

What penalty shall be assessed to a goalkeeper who goes to the players' bench during a stoppage of play for a replacement stick and is not substituted for? (rule 605 d)

A minor penalty for delay of game.

What penalty shall be assessed to any player facing-off who makes any physical contact with his opponent's body by means of his own body or by his stick except in the course of playing the puck after the face-off has been completed? (rule rule 613 e)

A minor penalty for interference.

What penalty shall be assessed to a player who body checks or charges a goalkeeper while the goalkeeper is within his goal crease or privileged area? (rule 607 c)

A minor plus misconduct or major plus game misconduct penalty.

What shall be awarded to the non-offending team if the defending team deliberately displaces the goal frame during a breakaway or deprives the attacking team of an immediate scoring opportunity? (rule 610 e)

A penalty shot/optional minor penalty to the player in possession of the puck.

What shall be assessed to the non-offending team if the goal frame is deliberately displaced in the last two minutes of the game or anytime during overtime? (rule 610 e)

A penalty shot/optional minor penalty.

What shall be awarded to the non-offending team anytime a goalkeeper (all classifications) or player (excluding Adults) deliberately removes their helmet/facemask during a breakaway, the last two minutes of the game, or anytime during overtime? (rule 610 f)

A penalty shot/optional minor penalty.

A last play face-off takes place in any instance where (rule 612 b)

A stoppage of play occurs as a result of the actions of both teams.

In what scenario may the goalkeeper only cover the puck? (rule 610 Note)

While in the act of playing goal.

What are major plus game misconduct penalties assessed for when described as "if injury" in the description of the penalty infraction? ("Major plus game misconduct if injury" is written if the major plus game misconduct penalty is assessed ONLY when an injury occurs).

If a player injures an opponent as a result of that penalty infraction.

When may a player carry a broken stick to his players' bench? (rule 605 Casebook Situation 1)

If he is in the immediate vicinity of the bench, is completely out of the play, and does so immediately upon breaking the stick (If the player is in the neutral zone, or close to the bench on the same side of the ice and does not have to skate near or around any opposing player, the player can skate to his bench and replace it).

Butt-Ending Criteria (rule 606)

Major plus game misconduct or match penalty for reckless endangerment (attempt to butt-end is included as an infraction).

Any player who recklessly endangers an opponent or causes them to go head first into the boards or goal frame shall be assessed a (rule 608 b)

Major plus game misconduct penalty for Checking from Behind

For a player with a broken stick to successfully replace it and not drop it to the ice, what must he do? (rule 605 Casebook Situation 1 & 3)

Make no effort to participate in play nor be involved in the play (participate means playing or attempting to play the puck, body checking or attempting to body check an opponent, or continuing any action that directly affects the play).

Any player who recklessly endangers an opponent from behind with excessive force while the opponent is in a vulnerable or defenseless position shall be assessed a (rule 608 c)

Match penalty for Checking from Behind.

Elbowing Criteria (rule 611)

Minor (includes attempt to elbow, and then major plus game misconduct or match penalty for reckless endangerment.

Body checking (competitive contact and non check adult classifications) Criteria (rule 604)

Minor and then major plus game misconduct or match penalty for reckless endangerment.

Cross-Checking Criteria (rule 609)

Minor and then major plus game misconduct or match penalty for reckless endangerment.

Broken Stick Criteria (rule 605)

Minor penalty for an equipment violation (if the player participates in play with it).

A second violation of the face-off procedure rules by the same team during the same face-off shall result in a (rule 613 d)

Minor penalty for delay of game being assessed to the player committing the second violation.

Any goalkeeper who shoots the puck directly (non-deflected) outside of the playing area, except when the puck inadvertently leaves the playing area in a location that is not protected by glass or screen shall be assessed a (rule 610 d)

Minor penalty for delay of game.

Any player or goalkeeper who delays the game by deliberately shooting or batting the puck outside the playing area, including after a stoppage of play shall be assessed a (rule 610 c)

Minor penalty for delay of game.

Any player or goalkeeper who deliberately displaces the goal frame shall be assessed a (rule 610 e)

Minor penalty for delay of game.

Any player or goalkeeper who deliberately freezes the puck along the boards or goal frame for the purpose of delaying the game shall be assessed a (rule 610 a)

Minor penalty for delay of game.

Boarding Criteria (rule 603)

Minor plus misconduct and then major plus game misconduct or match penalty for reckless endangerment.

Charging Criteria (rule 607)

Minor plus misconduct and then major plus game misconduct or match penalty for reckless endangerment.

Checking from Behind Criteria (rule 608)

Minor plus misconduct and then major plus game misconduct or match penalty for reckless endangerment.

Where does the face-off take place if the attacking team shoots the puck and it goes directly out of play off of the goal post, cross bar, boards, or glass? (rule 612 c)

Nearest face-off spot in the attacking zone from where the puck was shot from.

Where shall the ensuing face-off take place when a goal is disallowed as a result of the actions of the attacking team? (rule 612 e)

Nearest neutral zone face-off spot.

Where shall the face-off take place when a stoppage of play takes place in an end zone followed by a gathering of players, and an attacking player(s) enters the end zone further than the outer edge of the face-off circles nearest the blue line? (rule 612 d)

Nearest neutral zone face-spot.

Anytime a team from a Body Contact category plays a team from a Body Checking category, checking shall be (rule 604 b)

Prohibited

What penalty shall be assessed for any deliberate body contact or check that is delivered to the goalkeeper? (rule 607 note)

Charging.

When shall play be stopped when the goal frame has been displaced from its normal position? (rule 610 e)

Immediately.

What penalty shall be assessed to a player who makes unnecessary contact with a goalkeeper? (rule 607 d)

Interference or charging.

Under what penalty rule shall a player be assessed for any accidental or unavoidable contact that occurs with the goalkeeper? (rule 607 note)

Interference penalty rule.

I am writing "major plus game misconduct if injury" for the penalties that only require a major plus game misconduct to be assessed if that penalty results in an injury. I am writing "(match if necessary)" for the penalties that only require a match penalty to be assessed for attempt to injure or deliberate injury to an opponent. All other penalties that mention a major plus game misconduct or match penalty, but do not have those statements attached with it, have other reasons to assess a major plus game misconduct or match penalty for that particular penalty infraction, than just if it results in an injury or for attempt to injure or deliberate injury. Ex: Checking from Behind.

Ok

The "match if necessary" is written if the match penalty is ONLY assessed when there is deliberate injury or attempt to injure.

Ok

If a player facing-off fails to take his proper position immediately when directed by the Official, the Official may (rule 613 d)

Order him replaced for that face-off by any teammate then on the ice.

Can a goalkeeper whose stick is broken go to the players' bench for a replacement during a stoppage of play? (rule 605 c)

No. He must receive his stick from a teammate.

Which player shall be the first to place their stick on the ice for a center ice face-off? (rule rule 613 a)

The visiting team player.

Where shall the ensuing face-off take place if the puck illegally enters the goal as a result of deflecting directly off an official anywhere on the ice? (rule 612 f)

The nearest end zone face-off spot of the goal the puck entered.

How can a replacement stick be obtained for any player who is no longer in possession of one? (rule 605 b)

The player's bench or from a teammate on the ice.

What must be taken into consideration if a Referee should assess a minor penalty tp a player who has a broken stick and does not immediately drop it to the ice? (rule 605 Casebook Situation 3)

The player's proximity to the players' bench at the time he realizes that his stick is broken (A good rule of thumb: If the player is in the neutral zone, or close to the bench on the same side of the ice and does not have to skate near or around any opposing player, the player can skate to his bench and replace it).

If the player with a broken stick has to go a great distance and/or is in the proximity of opposing players, what should occur? (rule 605 Casebook Situation 3)

The stick should be dropped or a penalty assessed.

Any action by the goalkeeper that makes the puck unplayable without an immediate scoring opportunity must be penalized? (rule 610 Note)

Yes.