Fighting may be performed by enforcers, or goons french. Rather than ejecting players from the game, as was the practice in amateur and collegiate hockey, players would be given a fiveminute major penalty. Ncaa hockey follows a rulebook that closely resembles the nhl, but with several key differences. Included are usa hockeys official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. The usa hockey mobile rulebook is the digital version of. Can a major penalty for roughing be assessed in order to avoid the automatic game misconduct penalty required when a fighting major penalty is assessed. Further, with proper execution of judgment and excellent hustle to separate players after the whistle, these types of. The latest iihf rule book was published on 14 november 2019 and is valid until the 20212022 season. The sections include the board of directors, bylaws, and regulations. Rules interpretations, january 2015 usa hockeyrink.
The usa hockey safesport program is intended to protect its participants from all types of misconduct and abuse. Fighting in ice hockey is an established tradition of the sport in north america, with a long history that involves many levels of amateur and professional play and includes some notable individual fights. Ice hockey rules of the game the official site of the. Referees case book rule combination 20182020 hockey canada. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the usa hockey officiating rulebook mobile site privacy policy. Get all your guidelines and forms here, from guidelines for international transfers, dropadd forms, tryout notices and officials game reports. Official online rule and resources book the junior hockey supplement discipline outlines the what the disciplinary actions are for a. An outline of the most significant differences is included below. Standard of play and rule emphasis usa hockey will continue to. Click the tabs below to find content related to usa hockey playing rules, officiating education, local.
If the fight occurs off the ice, both players shall be assessed a game misconduct penalty. This rule would apply in any altercation where at least one player will receive a penalty see altercation in usa hockey rulebook glossary. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. The rule book covering the 2014 15 and 201516 seasons can be downloaded for free or a copy can be purchased through. Diagrams of equipment reproduced courtesy of usa hockey, inc. This includes all invitational tournaments sanctioned by usa hockey and non. A major penalty 5 minutes is the harshest penalty a referee can dish out without ejecting someone from the game game misconduct. Rule 615 fighting note a punch, or an attempted punch, thrown by any player in the direction of an opponent, regardless as to whether contact is made, is considered fighting. These designated game suspensions shall be in addition to any other suspensions imposed through the official playing rules. Fighting usa hockey officiating rulebook mobile site. Fighting in ice hockey is an established tradition of the sport in north america, with a long. Download the official hockey canadas rule book and other valuable resources for referees, linesmen, coaches, players and fans. The international ice hockey federation has a book of sport regulations to govern all iihf events. The unwritten rules of fighting and retaliation in the nhl by ross bernstein takes you indepth and behind the scenes to explore the history of fighting during hockey games and the honor system behind it.
The official guide book for new york state is the version posted to this website. These forms are provided for the use of usa hockey registered junior tier i, ii and iii leagues and teams. The 201920 print editions of the rule books, which came into effect on january 1, 2019, will be sent to all usa field hockey umpire members. In canada, where hockey is sacrosanct, the canadian junior hockey league has voted to implement a onefight rule. This is a new rule book year for usa hockey and the rules committee. Ice hockey 2014 15 and 201516 rules and interpretations 2012 and 2014 ice hockey rules and interpretations due september 2012 20102012 ice hockey rules 2 year publication. The rule calls for a five minute major penalty and an immediate ejection of. This book is the singular source for the rules of the game. The goal of usa hockey is to promote a safe and positive playing environment for. According to the rule book, eller was in the wrong and went to the penalty box as a result. Ushl rulebook united states hockey league finish your check.
It takes a pretty severe infraction for a goalie to actually serve a penalty. We will be going over the major rule changes for the 2017 2021 usa hockey seasons. If the fight occurs on the ice, both players shall be assessed a game misconduct penalty and the offending team shall be assessed a bench minor penalty for delaying the game. Beginning in the 201112 season, usa hockey moved the age of legal body checking from 12u to 14u. Learn more hockey rules, official mentorship, the level system and more. Usa hockey board approves stronger rules to curtail.
Oct 04, 2019 in 2014, usa hockey and its junior league stiffened its fighting rule to a minimum 15 minute penalty. Official online rule and resources book the junior hockey supplement discipline outlines the what the disciplinary actions are for a variety of penalties. Nysusah guide book new york state amateur hockey association. Fighting may not be as prevalent in hockey as it once was, but the rules that govern it are alive and well and everchanging. Youth hockey follows the usa hockey rules, but local youth leagues can make adjustments to fit their local needs as long as the changes dont affect the safety of players. History of fighting rules in the national hockey league. Captain of team a one captain, and not more than two alternates, shall be appointed by each team, and they shall have the. Jun 07, 2016 the lnah has been called the toughest league in the world. Penalties for boarding, checking from behind increase in high schoo. In 2014, usa hockey and its junior league stiffened its fighting rule to a minimum 15 minute penalty. Dec 04, 2014 the rules penalize fighting so technically its illegalbut not so stringently that it is discouraged completely. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. The organization revealed that its playing membership was at an alltime high of 519,417, which is more than 8,000 players better than the previous high set in 201112 more on the growth in a future post.
Key rule changes from 201819 usa hockey annual congress. To download the latest version, please click on the link below. Under age classification games that are played in the united states are required to play under the body contact category playing rules. The american hockey league will make some big rule changes in 2014 15, and as weve learned in the past, the ahl is often used as a testing ground for. The iihf rule book is used in both amateur and professional leagues worldwide.
Follow the link below to download our 201920 annual guide. The new york state amateur hockey association guide book has three main sections. Jun 10, 2014 usa hockey s annual congress was held in colorado springs, colo. Hockey canada officiating downloads rule book and case book.
The nhl issues long suspensions for extreme onice assaults, but those penalties usually apply to players who attack with their sticks, or those who go after an unwilling or unaware opponent. Chris peters, united states of hockey starting in 2014 15, any fighting major in tier i or tier ii junior hockey will be accompanied by a 10minute misconduct that is over and above the. All toyotausa hockey national championship tournaments must follow the rules outlined in the usa hockey annual guide as well as abide by the current usa hockey rulebook. Regularseason overtimes are five minutes, sudden death, played 5on5 unless penalties carry over from regulation or are called during overtime. Registration for the 202021 season will open on june 1st. Goalkeeperoffensive player contact 2014 15 mens ice hockey rules posted 9414, download. Rule 615 fighting usa hockey officiating rulebook mobile site. For decades, hockey crowds have been brought to their feet for one of the most exciting aspects of nhl gamesthe fights. The nhls rule book is the basis for the rule books of most north american professional leagues. In the current nhl rulebook, the archaic reference to fisticuffs has been removed.
The officials rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. The most recent rule change that has made biggest difference came in 2014 when the penalty for fighting in the ushl and north american hockey league went from a fiveminute major to a fiveminute. In canada, where hockey is sacrosanct, the canadian junior hockey league has voted to implement a. Usa hockey official rules and casebook of ice hockey. The following year, the canadian junior hockey league adopted a. Ordered rules and casebook as pictured but received only the rule book. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for player s, coach es, referees, parents and fans. Due late fall 2014 ice hockey 2014 15 and 201516 rules and interpretations 2012 and 2014 ice hockey rules and interpretations due september 2012. Ca hockey canada referees case bookrule combination 20182020 5 official caserule book message 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. Usa hockey board approves stronger rules to curtail fighting. The following year, the canadian junior hockey league adopted a onefight rule that. Please see the official rule and resources book of usa hockey and the north american 3 hockey league na3hl. Explaining the unwritten rules and etiquette of a hockey.
Usa hockey official rules and casebook of ice hockey 20 17 usa hockey on. The unwritten rules of fighting and retaliation in. The iihf, amateur and nhl rules evolved separately from amateur and professional canadian ice hockey rules of the early 1900s. Apr 05, 2016 the most recent rule change that has made biggest difference came in 2014 when the penalty for fighting in the ushl and north american hockey league went from a fiveminute major to a fiveminute. Though many see it as a modern problem, the hockey fight has been part of the game since the rules of the sport were first written in the 1800s. The nahl and usa hockey are continually working to create a safer, positive environment for our athletes.
With league gms meeting this week to discuss some potential rule changes to implement in future nhl seasons, we take a look back at the most. The ncaa ice hockey rules committee issued a memo to address concerns with dumpandchase situations, pucks that hit a goaltender directly from a hand pass or high stick, and more. This rule change effects tier ii girls hockey play up rule for 12u. Usa hockey provides the foundation for the sport of ice hockey in america.
Further, with proper execution of judgment and excellent hustle to separate players after the whistle, these types of situations can be prevented by the officials. New rules on fighting are not just going to effect play in the united states. Proposed changes to the bylaws andor the rules and regulations shall be submitted by members to the rules committee chairperson, and must be postmarked. Usa hockey official rules and casebook of ice hockey 20 17. There will be a mandatory 30day suspension for any coach not wearing a helmet on the ice during a usa hockey event. Sep 01, 2006 for decades, hockey crowds have been brought to their feet for one of the most exciting aspects of nhl gamesthe fights.
Rules and regulations iihf international ice hockey. Key differences in ncaa and nhl rules college hockey, inc. For a third fighting major with the same team in the same season, the player shall be suspended until a hearing is conducted by the proper authorities under rule 410 supplementary discipline. The rules penalize fightingso technically its illegalbut not so stringently that it is discouraged completely. National hockey league official rules 20152016 iii 20152016 nhl officiating team referees linesmen jersey no. Usa hockey implements new fighting rules for junior hockey. Reviewed in the united states on december 14, 2014. Included are usa hockey s official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. Follow usa hockey on youtube 2020 sportsengine, inc. New york the national hockey league announced today a series of rules changes for the 201415 season, following approval earlier in the summer by the leagues board of governors and the national. Referees case book rule combination 20122014 bc hockey.
The department of player safety will work with team management on any rule changes needed to. If fighting occurs within the last two minutes of the game, or after the game, the penalty shall be an expulsion for the balance of that game and the next two games of that team for the players and the coaches involved. Note a separate progressive suspension rule for fighting is covered under. Rule 411 progressive suspensions note usa hockey is. The official rules of inline hockey amateur athletic union.
The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. Ice hockey referee open book exam is closed for the 201920 season. The 19 biggest rule changes in nhl history fox sports. If you have questions about officiating in your local area age requirements, classroom seminar. Usa hockeys annual congress was held in colorado springs, colo. Starting in 201415, any fighting major in tier i or tier ii junior hockey will be accompanied by a 10minute misconduct that is over and above the major, meaning a player would sit for a total of 15 minutes. This rule is maintained with the usa hockey game misconduct rule. The discussion of this rule change began with a look into peewee 12u and squirt 10u levels of hockey. According to the unwritten rules of the game, however, marchand was wrong for not accepting the fight. Its not written in any rule book, but hockey players follow this edict to the letter even if. In 1922, the nhl introduced rule 56, which formally regulated fighting, or fisticuffs as it was called in the official nhl rulebook. Branches or leagues choosing to play outside these. Online medical information system in place to help streamline player information. Puck out of play during offensive opportunity 2014 15 video education.