Face Off Locations
A penalty is assessed that results in a penalty(s) being added to the penalty clock of one team
defending zone face-off spot of the offending team (612(b))
Team A is shorthanded by reason of three minor penalties to different players assessed at different times. When are these players allowed to return to the ice?
First player whose penalty expired may return when the second player's penalty expires (or a whistle) (408(b))
A player is assessed a non-coincident minor or major penalty in addition to a misconduct or game misconduct penalty. Who must serve the minor or major penalty?
Any non-penalized player, except a goalkeeper (404(a))
Banging the boards with a stick or other object after a body check (whether or not it is penalized)
bench minor (601(b.5))
Location of face-off if officials err in icing
Center Ice (624(c))
Stoppage of play caused by the attacking team in the attacking zone (unless puck out of play)
neutral zone (612(c)) (NEW)
Player A1 receives a minor penalty and is sent to the penalty box. Prior to the ensuing face-off, a Team B player receives a minor penalty. Are these minor penalties considered coincident?
Yes (402(f))
on ice strength 5v5
During a penalty shot attempt, the puck is shot over the goal, rebounds off the glass, hits the goalkeeper in the back and enters the goal. Should the goal be allowed?
No 406(c)
play is considered complete once the puck has crossed the goal line.
When must a game report be submitted following physical assault of a game official?
24 hours (601.e)
What age levels are allowed to ice the puck shorthanded?
Youth 15U and above, Girls 16U and above (624(b))
Unsuccessful penalty shot attempt
End Zone (406(c))
A Team B player is fouled from behind and the referee deems that the infraction warrants a penalty shot. Play is stopped when a Team B player commits a minor penalty infraction. What are Team B's options?
choose the penalty shot (5v4) or choose the optional minor (5v5), (402(f) and 406(a))
A player has been assessed a second misconduct penalty in the same game. The referee is not aware of the fact that the player has received two misconduct penalties in the same game. What happens if the player later scores a goal while illegally in the game?
Goal should be allowed and player assessed required game misconduct penalty (404(a) and 203(a))
What is the penalty to a player or coach who uses obscene, profane, or abusive language to any person after the game?
Game Misconduct (601(c) & (d))
What age levels are allowed to play delayed offsides?
Youth 15U and above, Girls 16U and above (630(d))
The puck is accidentally shot or deflected out of play, or onto the goal netting.
last play face-off in the zone where the puck was shot or the deflection occurred (631(d)) NEW
Team A is short-handed by one minor penalty. With play in progress, the referee signals another minor penalty on Team A. Before play is stopped, Team B scores. Which penalties, if any, are washed out because of the goal?
Minor being served is terminated and the delayed penalty is assessed in the normal manner (402(c) and 409(b).
A goalkeeper is assessed a minor penalty for slashing. They proceed to verbally abuse the referee and are assessed a minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct. They continue the abuse and are assessed a misconduct penalty for continued abuse. Who serves the penalties for the goalkeeper?
A player on the ice at the time of the infraction (407(a))
Also need an additional player who shall serve the minor penalties and return to the ice upon their expiration.
A coach or team official continues abuse of officials after being assessed a bench minor penalty
game misconduct (601 (d.1))
What do you do? For delay-offsides levels, a puck is shot "on net" with attacking players still in the end zone.
No longer an automatic whistle (630(d))
Premature goalkeeper substitution
center ice (612(a), 205(a))
Player B1 receives a double minor penalty and player A1 receives a minor penalty at 7:00. Both players enter the penalty bench and Team B plays shorthanded by one player. Team A scores at 8:00. What happens?
Minor penalty to B1 terminates
remaining time: 2 minutes + stoppage of play (402(c&f))
Team A scores a goal that is unobserved by the referee so play continues. At the next stoppage of play, which happens to be a goal scored by Team B, the linesperson informs the referee of the Team A goal and it is determined that Team A did indeed score the goal. What actions should the referee take in this instance?
Team A goal is awarded, Team B goal is not counted and the officials put time back on the clock to the point where the goal was scored by Team A (617(a))
Describe the procedure for refusal to start play
Warning, 15 seconds to start play.
Bench minor for delay of game.
Second warning (NEW)
Suspend game, match penalty to responsible team official(s)
(633(a))
How many players may a team dress for Youth Tier 1 15U, 16U, 18U, and Girls Tier 1 19U?
22 players (201(b))