SECTIO 1 - RIK Goalkeeper warm-up area defined Expanded Privileged Area o rule o rule Player Warm-up area defined o rule Confined to own end of ice Confined to own end of ice Eight (8) [Bench Minor after Maximum non-players on bench Four (4) Five (5) warning] Goal Crease shape 6 ft. semi-circle Truncated semi-circle Truncated semi-circle Face-Off Circle Hash Mark Distance 4 Feet 4 Feet Recommended 5-7 Goal Peg Requirement Recommended to be anchored Recommended to be anchored 8-10 in Depth (limited waiver) o Tobacco/Alcohol on ice or bench Bench minor Prohibit Tobacco (Game Misc) Ejection from game Flexible Goal Pegs o Rule o Rule Mandated SECTIO 2 - COMPOSITIO OF TEAMS Maximum players in uniform Maximum 20 total, maximum 18 players Maximum 20, including goalkeepers Maximum 18 players; 2 or 3 goalkeepers (non exhib. games) Captains and Alternates Captain + 2 Alternates (max.) Max. 3 (any combination) Captain and Designated Alt. Visiting team must wear dark uniforms o rule Required Lights permitted Logo limitations on uniform one Yes (logos, flags, memorial patch) Captain coming off bench to complain All- Minor (1) - Minor; (2) - ; (3) - Game ; (4) - Game Disqualification Yes (logo restrictions only) All - Captains and Referees meet before game o rule Required Required 1 Document source: SAHockey.com, edited by IHOA
More than 19 Players + 3 Goalkeepers on the ice in the pre-game o rule - implied only rostered players may be on the ice Permitted Bench minor penalty Roster correction after game begins Allowed - Bench minor penalty OK if inadvertent only; minor penalty assessed ot permitted; bench penalty assessed minor Jersey number in addition to back o rule Both sleeves Front or both sleeves Spare goalkeeper required on bench o rule; recommended in Tournaments o rule Temporary goalkeeper Permitted o rule o rule Goalkeeper substitution during stoppage Return after next stoppage Return after next stoppage o rule Yes, at start of game, or bench minor ot starting with announced lineup Permitted Permitted Bench minor penalty Pucks on ice before start of second or third Charged with time-out; bench periods o rule o rule minor if time-out already used Recovery time for injured goalkeeper one Reasonable amount of time Reasonable time Team huddles before 2 nd or 3 rd period o rule Minor Bench minor Concussion/nconscious player rule (requires written physician OK to resume play) F o rule Required o rule Stoppage for injured player SECTIO 3 - EQIPMET F Immediate when his team has possession Immediate (regardless of possession) Hollow end of stick must be covered Yes Yes o rule Immediate when his team has possession Skates not conforming to rules F ot permitted to play (1) Warn; (2) Game Misc. ot permitted to play 2 Document source: SAHockey.com, edited by IHOA
Throat protector Goalkeeper Throat protector - Player F Recommended Required Recommended F ot required Recommended ot required Required Protective Equipment Player F Helmet/Facemask Skates Mouthguard (12& and Older) Player Personally responsible for all other recommended protective equipment Helmet/Facemask Skates Gloves Padded Hockey Pants Protective Cup /Pelvic Protector Shin Guards Elbow Pads Shoulder Pads Tooth and Mouth Protector 1 st Offense - Return Game Helmet/Facemask Skates Mouthguard (recommended) Player personally responsible for all other protective equipment. 1 st offense - ot permitted to participate. 2 nd offense. 3 rd offense Game Player s helmet comes off during play Immediate stoppage. Cannot return until play resumes Immediate stoppage. Cannot return until play resumes Immediate stoppage. HECC-approved helmet Required Required Players - Required Goalkeepers- Recommended Wearing helmet on players and penalty bench Required. Violation - Misc. Required. Violation - Misc. Required. Violation-Ben. Minor Helmet chinstrap length restriction Implied Implied Two fingers Torn, ripped, unzipped pants o rule ot permitted ot permitted Mouthguard - non-clear color Required Required Recommended Goalkeeper Glove Falls Off-During Play Play Stopped if vulnerable and imminent scoring opportunity Play Stopped Immediately Warning prior to equipment violation Yes (except stick) Yes o o Rule 3 Document source: SAHockey.com, edited by IHOA
OK if adequately covered and OK if adequately covered and Casts / splints physician approved physician approved o rule Wearing exposed jewelry ot permitted (1) Misc. (2) Game Misc. (1) Misc. (2) Game Misc. Equipment request limitation Anything in Section 3 which has specifications Sticks Goalkeeper Equipment (o measurement Refer to S/A) Sticks, Skates, Goalkeeper Equipment Location of logos on puck o rule o rule Limited position Electronic Equipment Dispute Ruling Bench minor, equip. removed o rule o rule Electronic Equipment - player on the ice Bench minor; equip. removed 1 st Offense - o rule SECTIO 4 - PEALTIES Bench minor penalty defined F Yes o rule (Captain s Choice of players on the ice notation on penalties) Yes Who serves Bench Minor (FHS equivalent) Player on ice at infraction Player on ice at infraction Any non-penalized player Coincident minor penalty rule Equal number of minors offset Equal number of minors offset Equal number of minors offset unless teams at full strength Minor causing short-handed at Minor penalty termination when scored upon First minor being served First minor being served time of goal Player/GK ejected after second Major Yes (plus 2 game suspension) Yes o Game suspension for Game Yes o o 2 nd by Player in Game Game o rule o rule 5-penalty maximum/game (player/gk); 15-penalty maximum/game (coach) Yes (Game Misc.) Yes (ext game suspension) Yes (Game Misc.) o o o 4 Document source: SAHockey.com, edited by IHOA
Yes (Fighting and aggressive Yes (Disqualification & Game Progressive suspension major penalties) Yes (Disqualification Penalty) Penalties) Match penalty provision Yes o o Match () penalty to non-player Applies Applies o rule Maximum Disqualifications per player per game F o limit One o limit Goalkeeper must remain in Privileged Area throughout Penalty Shot attempt ot required ot required Yes Who takes Penalty Shot if player selected is injured or ejected Teammate on the ice at the time of infraction Any teammate on the ice at time of infraction Any teammate not then serving a penalty Goalkeeper must serve his own major and/or misconduct penalties o Yes Yes Requires the recording of any delayed penalty nullified by a goal being scored Yes Yes o SECTIO 5 - OFFICIALS Approved Officiating systems RR, RLL or 2R-2L (not RRL) RR, RRL, or 2R-2L 2R-2L Adjustment when one official is unable to continue (4 to 3) 2R-2L to RLL (3 to 2) RLL to RL or 2R (2 to 1) 2R - Emergency Official Rule (4 to 3) 2R-2L to RRL (3 to 2) RRL to 2R (2 to 1) 2R to R (4 to 3) if R: 2R-2L to RLL (4 to 3) if L: 2R-2L to RRL (3 to 2) RRL Conference Rue Linesman report unobserved MIOR pen. to Ref. Injury Potential minors only Yes Yes Face-offs - Start of periods and after goals (who conducts) Referee Referee; Linesman option in RRL Referee in 2R-2L; Linesman in RRL 5 Document source: SAHockey.com, edited by IHOA
HECC approved hockey helmet required F o Yes o Access to Rule Book during game o Requirement Required Required Half-shield facemask required for Officials SECTIO 6 - PLAYIG RLES Awarded goal for certain Penalty Shot situations if goalkeeper is not on the ice: - Fall on or pick up puck in crease - Thrown stick (Defending Zone) - Fouled from behind (breakaway) - GK leaves any portion of stick in crease Yes Yes o Awarded goal (all situations) if preventing obvious/imminent goal Awarded goal allowed in certain situations where a goal is imminent Verbally abusing Official after game player or Game Miscond. Disqualification Disqualification Foul language on players bench player or Bench Minor Minor + Continuing altercation or Game Miscond. Disqualification Disqualification Touching/Holding Game Official player or Game Miscond. Disqualification Disqualification Awarded goal allowed in certain situations where a goal is imminent Banging boards with stick player or Game Miscond. Minor Minor Obscene Gesture player Game Minor + Game Miscond. or or Game Miscond. Racial or ethnic slur F Game Disqualification (Includes gender slur) Game Detrimental Conduct player or Team Official Match o rule o rule Verbal abuse to Game Official after game by Team (1) Bench Minor, (2) Game Official Misc.; Match if threat Disqualification Supplementary Discipline Obscene Gesture by Team Official Game Minor + Game Bench Minor Player: Minor + Game Misc. Thrown object onto the ice Bench Minor Minor Coach: Bench Minor + G.Misc. on-physical interference with On-Ice Officials Player: Misc. or Game Misc. 6 Document source: SAHockey.com, edited by IHOA
Touching/Holding Game Official by Team Official Game Disqualification Disqualification Physically harming Game Official by Team Off. Match Disqualification Supplementary Discipline Attempt to Injure (Opponent or Team Official) Match Boarding Minor + misconduct, Major + game misconduct. or Match Body Checking (Body Contact Classifications) Minor, Major or Major + Game Major, Major + misconduct or Minor, Major or or Minor, Major or Goalkeeper playing with a broken stick ot permitted - Minor ot permitted - Minor OK until next stoppage Butt-Ending Major + Game or Match Charging Minor + misconduct, Major + game misconduct. or Match Checking from Behind Contact to the Head / Head Contact Minor +, Major + Game, or Match; 5+GM or Match req d if headfirst into boards or goal Minor + misconduct, Major + game misconduct. or Match Minor, Major or Major - Open ice Major + misconduct or if into boards or goal Minor, Major or (Indirect) Major or (Direct) Major + Game Misc. or or Minor, Major; Major + Game or req d if into boards or goal (Direct) Major + Game Misc. or Cross-Checking Minor, Major or Major + Game Minor, Major of or Elbowing Minor, Major or Major + Game Minor, Major of or Players must be stationary for face-off o Yes Yes 7 Document source: SAHockey.com, edited by IHOA
Player/Line change at stoppage 5 seconds each for visitor and home team 5 seconds each for visitor and home team Player change after accidental goal dislodged by defending team Permitted Permitted ot Permitted Player change after team shoots puck over glass and out of play Permitted Permitted ot Permitted Player change after team ices the puck Permitted Permitted ot Permitted 5 seconds for visiting team and 8 seconds for home team Face-off location Anywhere permitted by rule Only at 9 face-off spots Only at 9 face-off spots Offending team s defending zone Offending team s defending zone Face-off location after non-coincident penalty Last play or eutral Zone spot Face-off location for carrying /throwing or illegal hand passing puck eutral zone or last play Defending zone One zone closer to own goal Face-off location for playing puck above shoulders Defending zone (offending team) Face-offs procedure who places stick first? Attacking center first (Visiting team center ice) Defending zone (offending team) Attacking center first (Visiting team center ice) Hand pass permitted Defending zone only Defending zone only o One zone closer to own goal Defending center first (Visiting team center ice) Hand pass by face-off player o Rule o Rule ot permitted minor penalty Face-off location for closing hand on puck (nonhand pass or delay of game) F Last Play no territorial advantage Defending Zone Face-Off Spot Last Play no territorial advantage Immediate whistle for hand pass directly on goal Face-off for interference from bench F o Yes o Last play (cannot gain ice advantage) Last play Offending team end zone spot 8 Document source: SAHockey.com, edited by IHOA
Face-off location for puck shot by attacking player attempting to score and leaving rink eutral Zone Zone where shot occurred End Zone face-off spot (attacking zone) Goalkeeper freezes puck on ice when out of crease, puck in front of goal line (in Priv. Area) o penalty o penalty Minor (interpretation) Goalkeeper shoots puck out of rink over glass Minor - Always Minor If deliberate Minor If deliberate Goalkeeper checks opponent in Priv. Area o rule o rule Minor or Major Instigating Fisticuffs F Minor o special rule Minor Fisticuffs, including player struck during altercation who continues by retaliating Minor, Double Minor, or Major + Game Disqualification Disqualification First in - Game ; Others - no automatic penalty Disqualification o automatic penalty Subsequent player enters altercation (fight) Deliberately removing helmet/facemask prior to or during altercation Match (Game Misc-Adults) o rule o rule Own helmet/facemask comes off head during altercation Game o rule o rule High Stick definition Above normal shoulder height Above 4 feet of checking player Above 4 feet Goal scored from Puck striking portion of stick below HS definition, but part of stick is above o Goal Goal is allowed Goal is allowed Immediate whistle for HS puck directly on goal F o Yes o Goalkeeper play puck with high stick o o Permitted Grabbing Facemask Major + Game or Match Major, Major + or Major + Game or. Head-Butting Major + Game. or Match Major, Major + or Major + Game. or 9 Document source: SAHockey.com, edited by IHOA
High Sticking Minor, Major or Major + Game Minor, Major or or Hooking Minor, Major or Major + Game Minor, Major or Minor Interference F Minor Penalty Minor, Major or Minor Directing puck into goal with skate Disallowed Disallowed Attacking player in crease when goal scored (goalkeeper is in the crease) Kicking o goal Major + Game (Push-Off) or Match (Kick) Allowed o goal if interfering with the goalkeeper Goal unless distinct kicking motion Allowed o goal if interfering with the goalkeeper Kick shot (skate kicks stick blade) o rule Kneeing Player leaves players bench or penalty bench during altercation Minor, Major or Major + Game Minor, Major or Major + Game Extra player prevents breakaway Penalty Shot Penalty Shot + Delayed off-sides permitted o (Except 14 and above teams) Yes or Bench Minor,, and Penalty Shot Yes Tag-up to nullify delayed off-side o (Except 14 and above teams) Yes Yes Immediate whistle for puck shot on goal during delayed off-sides Yes o o 10 Document source: SAHockey.com, edited by IHOA
Icing is nullified if goalkeeper leaves crease or feigns playing the puck o o Yes Stoppage of play for icing violation Immediate when puck crosses goal line Immediate when puck crosses goal line Hybrid Icing Icing error End zone spot where occurred End zone spot where occurred Center spot unless unduly penalizing either team Off-side error eutral zone spot eutral zone spot Center spot Carrying puck behind net more than once per period (not being checked) o rule o rule Minor Additional puck on ice Stop only if interferes with play Stop only if interferes with play Stop at change of possession Team refuses to start play when ordered to do so by Referee (1) 15 seconds, (2) Bench minor, (3) 15 seconds, (4) Suspend game (1) Warn, (2) 3-min. to comply, (3) Major if comply or forfeit if no comply (1) Warn, (2) Minor, (3) Major, (4) Forfeit Slashing Minor, Major or Major + Game Minor, Major or or Slew-footing Spearing Thrown stick Minor, Major or Major + Game Misc. Minor, Major or Major + Game Misc. or. Major + Game or Match At puck in Def. Zone: Pen. Shot, Otherwise: minor Preventing a goal: Pen. Shot Otherwise: minor Major + Game or Preventing a goal: Pen. Shot Otherwise: minor 11 Document source: SAHockey.com, edited by IHOA
Mercy Rule (ending game early) F o Permitted o Time of period 20 minutes maximum 15 (up to 17 min. by State) 20 minutes (15-18 minute Intermission) Time-out permitted Before conclusion of line change procedure Anytime during a stoppage Anytime during a stoppage Max. period length, sudden-death overtime 10 min. (no resurface) 8 min. (no resurface) 5 min. (no resurface) Teams change ends for first overtime o Yes Yes Video review o rule By State Assoc. adoption only Yes Tripping/Clipping/Leg Checking Minor, Major or Major + Game Minor, Major or or nnecessary Roughness Minor or Double Minor Minor, Major or Disqualification Minor nnecessary Roughness avoidable check to vulnerable player or after whistle Minor, Major or Major + GM Minor, Major or or Diving Rule (Embellishment) o rule Minor Minor SIGALS and PROCEDRES Goal scored - blowing the whistle Yes Yes o Icing signal, non-whistle arm, back official Vertical 60 above horizontal 66 above horizontal 12 Document source: SAHockey.com, edited by IHOA
Delayed off-side on-whistle arm vertical (14 teams and above only) on-whistle arm vertical; whistle arm angled toward line on-whistle arm vertical; whistle arm angled toward line 13 Document source: SAHockey.com, edited by IHOA