HOCKEY CANADAPLAYING RULES

1 CANADAPLAYING RULES 2020-2022 The HOCKEY canada Network gives coaches and players the tools to succeed with on-demand access to thousands of drills, skills, videos, practice plans and more. Download the app for your iPhone, iPad or Android device canada PLAYING RULES 2020-2022 HOCKEY canada PLAYING RULESHOCKEY canada PLAYING RULES The illustrations and text used in this publication are the exclusive copyright of HOCKEY canada . Any reproduction of this publication in whole or in part without the written permission of HOCKEY canada is strictly forbidden. HOCKEY canada Playing RULES are up to date as of May 2020 and will take effect at the beginning of the 2020-2021 HOCKEY TO HOCKEY canada PLAYING RULESThis publication includes HOCKEY canada Playing RULES along with situations (cases) related to the official RULES . HOCKEY canada Playing RULES are an important reference for officials, players, coaches, and HOCKEY executives. They provide guidance and information about how the playing RULES are to be applied in various situations, and clarify misunderstandings related to the application of the RULES .

2 HOCKEY canada respects gender diversity. As such, its playing RULES are written using neutral nouns and pronouns to respect all genders. FOREWORD HOCKEY canada Playing RULES do not constitute a procedures manual. Approved procedures and techniques for officials can be found in the HOCKEY canada Officiating STATEMENTLEAD, DEVELOP AND PROMOTE POSITIVE HOCKEY EXPERIENCES Copyright 2020 by HOCKEY canada All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, or photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior permission of the copyright copy of this document has been deposited at the Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC), 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1H 7X7. Printed in canada First published in canada 1993 by HOCKEY canada , 801 King Edward Avenue Drive, Suite N204, Ottawa, ON, KIN 6N5 ISBN 978-1-897355-51-0 12th edition (2020)Item #55503 Ce document est aussi disponible en fran ais canada PLAYING RULES 2020-2022 HOCKEY canada PLAYING RULESFAIR PLAY INITIATIVE As a result of HOCKEY canada s focus on fair play and improved communication between officials, coaches and players, HOCKEY canada has implemented the following process: In all games, the officials shall approach each bench and meet the coaches.

3 This process should not take more than 15 seconds and will be completed prior to the game, at the end of the pre-game warm-up. Officials are also encouraged to shake hands with the captains where possible. This process is supported by the coaching Program, Officiating Program and the HOCKEY canada Board of Directors. FAIR PLAY ANNOUNCEMENT It is recommended that this announcement be made prior to every game. Good (evening/afternoon/morning) (ladies and gentlemen/ HOCKEY fans). Welcome to (tonight s/today s/this morning s) game between _____ and _____. These are young HOCKEY players who are performing here (tonight/today). They are friendly rivals as members of opposing teams. They are not enemies. The coaches for (tonight s/today s/this morning s) game are _____ and _____. They have accepted the challenge of teaching the skills of this great game. The officials are _____ and _____. These individuals have been assigned to administer the RULES of the game.

4 Their training, experience and integrity qualify them for their role in this contest. On behalf of the (team/association) _____, enjoy our great game of skill. canada PLAYING RULES 2020-2022 HOCKEY canada PLAYING RULESHOCKEY canada OFFICES E-mail: MEMBER OFFICES CALGARY OFFICE 201 151 canada Olympic Road SW Calgary, AB T3B 6B7 Telephone: 403-777-3636 Fax: 403-777-3635 OTTAWA OFFICE 2451 Riverside Drive Ottawa, ON K1H 7X7 Telephone: 613-696-0211 Fax: 613-696-0787 TORONTO OFFICE 400 Kipling Avenue Toronto, ON M8V 3L1 Telephone: 1-888-777-2192 MONTR AL OFFICE 1275 Rue St. Antoine O Montr al, QC H3C 5L2 Telephone: 1-888-777-2192BC HOCKEY 6671 Oldfield Road Saanichton, BC V8M 2A1 Telephone: 250-652-2978 Fax: 250-652-4536 ALBERTA 2606 100 College Blvd. Box 5005 Red Deer, AB T4N 5H5 Telephone: 403-342-6777 Fax: 403-346-4277 HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 2 575 Park Street Regina, SK S4N 5B2 Telephone: 306-789-5101 Fax: 306-789-6112 MANITOBA 508 145 Pacific Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 2Z6 Telephone: 204-925-5755 Fax: 204-925-5761 NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO 107 Cumberland Street N Thunder Bay, ON P7B 4M3 Telephone: 807-623-1542 ext.

5 2 Fax: 807-623-0037 HOCKEY FEDERATION 9 400 Sheldon Drive Cambridge, ON N1T 2H9 Direct line: 226-533-9070 Main line: 226-533-9075 / 647-367-0075 fax: 519-620-7476 EASTERN ONTARIO Richcraft Sensplex 201 813 Shefford Road Ottawa, ON K1J 8H0 Telephone: 613-224-7686 Fax: 613-224-6079 QU BEC 210 7450 boul. des Galeries d Anjou Montr al, QC H1M 3M3 Telephone: 514-252-3079 Fax: 514-252-3158 NEW BRUNSWICK 861 Woodstock Road Fredericton, NB E3B 4Z9 Telephone: 506-453-0089 Fax: 506-453-0868 NOVA SCOTIA RBC Centre 259 Commodore Drive Dartmouth, NS B3B 0M1 Telephone: 902-454-9400 Fax: 902-454-3883 HOCKEY 209 40 Enman Crescent Charlottetown, PE C1E 1E6 Telephone: 902-368-4334 Fax: 902-368-4337 HOCKEY NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR 32 Queensway Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2J4 Telephone: 709-489-5512 Fax: 709-489-2273 HOCKEY NORTH 3506 McDonald Drive Yellowknife, NT X1A 2H1 Telephone: 867-920-2729 Fax: 867-920-2739 canada PLAYING RULES 2020-2022 HOCKEY canada PLAYING RULESDECEASED LIFE PATRONS** Mr.

6 Robinson ** Mr. Wm. Northey ** Capt. Jas T. Sutherland ** Mr. Fry ** Dr. Hardy ** Mr. Cecil Duncan ** Mr. Pickard ** Mr. Hewitt ** Mr. Dunn ** Mr. Earl Dawson ** Mr. Frank Sargent ** Mr. Jack Devine ** Mr. The Hon. Justice Kryczka ** Mr. Gordon Juckes ** Mr. Lionel Fleury** Mr. Art Potter ** Mr. Fred Page ** Mr. Robert Lebel ** The Hon. Mr. Hanson T. Dowell** Mr. Roland Mercier** Mr. Frank Libera** Mr. Don Johnson** Mr. Frank McKinnonLIFE PATRONS Mr. Gordon Renwick 383 George Street North, Unit #1, Cambridge, ON N1S 4X5 Mr. Clair Sudsbury 148 Brennan Avenue, Summerside, PE C1N canada PLAYING RULES 2020-2022 HOCKEY canada PLAYING RULESMESSAGE FROM THE HOCKEY canada BOARD OF DIRECTORS The RULES which are contained in this book are the only RULES which are to be used in the playing of HOCKEY under the jurisdiction of HOCKEY canada . Members or leagues choosing to play outside these RULES will be subjected to discipline and will at a minimum, forfeit the right to the HOCKEY canada Insurance Program.

7 However, during regional competition, Members may make variations to HOCKEY canada Official RULES , providing these variations are more restrictive than the RULES as written. A game should be refereed strictly in accordance with the RULES . In individual cases, Referees may feel that the RULES are in some respect not satisfactory. However, it is not up to an individual to de-cide if a rule should or should not be applied. RULES are approved by HOCKEY canada s membership and are to be changed only through the democratic process at given periods of time. Referees are directed to thoroughly apply the RULES of the Association and its Members. If a Referee has difficulty in the interpretation of any rule, the Referee should consult with the Member Referee-in-Chief. If such person cannot give a satisfactory interpretation, the HOCKEY canada Referee-in-Chief should be contacted. It is understandable that in a country of the geographic expanse of canada , a uniform interpretation of the RULES may prove somewhat difficult.

8 That, however, is the goal which is to be aimed at, and if the RULES are strictly adhered to in all parts of canada , it should not be hard to come near achieving that goal. These playing RULES become effective with the commencement of the 2020-2021 season. canada PLAYING RULES 2020-2022 HOCKEY canada PLAYING canada PLAYING RULES 2020-2022 HOCKEY canada PLAYING RULEST able of ContentsReferee s Signals ..1 Glossary ..4 SECTION 1 PLAYING AREA ..7 Rule Rink ..7 Rule Rink Dimensions ..7 Rule Division of Ice Surface ..7 Rule Goal Posts and Nets ..8 Rule Goal Crease ..8 Rule Centre Ice Spot and Circle ..8 Rule Face-off Spots in Neutral End Zone Face-off Spots and Circles ..9 Rule Players Bench ..9 Rule Penalty Bench ..10 Rule Referee s Crease ..10 Rule Signal and Timing Devices ..10 Rule Dressing Rooms ..11 Rule Rink Lighting ..11 SECTION 2 TEAMS ..12 Rule Composition of Team ..12 Rule Players in Uniform.

9 12 Rule Team Roster ..13 Rule Captain of the Change of Players ..15 Rule Injured Players ..18 SECTION 3 EQUIPMENT ..22 Measurement Adjustment of Equipment ..22 Rule Broken Sticks ..24 Rule Sticks ..27 Rule Skates ..29 Rule Goaltender s Equipment ..29 Rule Protective Equipment ..31 Rule Dangerous Equipment ..37 Rule Puck ..38 SECTION 4 TYPES OF PENALTIES ..39 Rule Penalties ..39 Rule Minor Penalties ..40 Rule Bench Minor Penalties ..45 Rule Major Penalties ..45 Rule Misconduct Penalties ..49 Rule Game Ejection/Game Misconduct Penalties ..49 Rule Gross Misconduct Penalties ..50 Rule Match Penalties ..50 Rule Penalty Shot ..50 Rule Awarded Goals ..58 Rule Goaltender Penalties ..61 Rule Delayed Penalties ..63 Rule Calling of Penalties ..63 Examples of Minor of Coincident - Major/Match Penalties ..70 SECTION 5 OFFICIALS ..72 Rule Appointment of Officials ..72 Rule Referee(s) and Linespersons.

10 72 Rule Linespersons ..74 Rule Goal Judges ..77 Rule Penalty Timekeeper ..77 Rule Official Scorer ..77 Rule Game Timekeeper ..79 SECTION 6 PHYSICAL FOULS ..80 Rule Attempt to Injure or Deliberate Injury ..80 Rule Boarding and Body-checking ..81 Rule Charging ..82 Rule Checking from Behind ..82 Rule Head Contact ..84 Clarifications on Head Contact for Junior and Senior HOCKEY ONLY ..84 Rule Kneeing ..85 Rule Fighting and Roughing ..85 SECTION 7 RESTRAINING Holding ..92 Rule Hooking ..92 Rule Interference/Protection of the Goaltender ..92 Rule Tripping ..96 SECTION 8 STICK FOULS ..98 Rule Butt-Ending ..98 Rule Cross-Checking ..98 Rule High-Sticking ..98 Rule Slashing ..101 Rule Spearing ..101 Rule Three or More Stick Infractions ..102 SECTION 9 OTHER FOULS ..104 Rule Handling the Puck ..104 Rule Unsportsmanlike Conduct and Harassment of Diving ..109 Rule Kick Leaving the Players or Penalty Bench.