ASK THE REF PART 14
Injured Players
Rule 20
When a player, other than a goaltender, is injured or compelled to leave the ice during a game, he must be replaced by a substitute, and play must continue without the teams leaving the ice.
If a goaltender goes to the players’ bench due to an injury, he shall retire from the ice and his place shall be taken by an alternate goaltender and no warm-up will be permitted. However, this will only apply where an alternate goaltender is dressed. In cases where an alternate goaltender is not dressed the injured goaltender will be allowed ten minutes to recuperate. If a replacement is necessary for the injured goaltender, an additional five minutes shall be allowed for a total of fifteen minutes.
The alternate goaltender must remain in the game until play resumes. For a violation of this rule, a Delay of Game penalty shall be assessed.
Goaltender replacement shall be subject to the rules governing goaltenders and be allowed the goaltender’s full equipment.
When a goaltender is injured, players may be permitted to leave the ice at the discretion of the Referee, but must be ready to resume play immediately, on notice by the Referee.
A penalized player who has to serve a time penalty and who has been injured may proceed to the dressing room, provided he is replaced on the penalty bench by a substitute who was on the ice at the time.
A penalized player who does not have to serve a time penalty and who has been injured may proceed to the dressing room without having to be replaced by a substitute on the penalty bench.
For a violation of this rule, a Bench Minor penalty shall be assessed.
Mike Duggan
ASK THE REF PART 12
Refusing to Start Play
A)
If a team is withdrawn from the ice and fails to return and start play, or if being on the ice, fails to start play within TWO MINUTES after being ordered to do so by the Referee, the game or series shall be suspended. The team officials and/or players of the team which are responsible for any of these actions may be suspended for one year or more from the date of the infraction. The Referee shall report full details of the incident to the President. If a team after being ordered to return, does return to start play, then a Major penalty shall be assessed for Delay of Game.
If this infraction occurs in the last two minutes of regular playing time or anytime in overtime, a Penalty Shot (in addition to the Major penalty) shall be awarded against the offending team, as stated in Rule 55(e) – Delay of Game.
B)
The commencement of the two-minute warning and the reason for such warning shall be announced over the public address system, on the instructions of the Referee.
C)
If a team is withdrawn from the ice or fails to go on the ice, or being on the ice, fails to start play a SECOND TIME within the same game after being ordered to do so by the Referee, the two-minute allowance shall not be granted and the game will be officially suspended. The team officials and/or players of the team which are responsible for any of these actions may be suspended for one year or more from the date of the infraction. The Referee shall report full details of the incident to the President. (Note): Should the offending team be on the ice surface, the order shall be given in person by the Referee or the Linesman, if directed by the Referee. If the offending team is not on the ice, the Timekeeper, on the instruction of the Referee, will convey the order to the offending team. The order may be given to any player or team official of the offending team.
Mike Duggan
ASK THE REF PART 11
Captain of the Team
- Each team may appoint a Captain and not more than three Alternate Captains. One of these should be on the ice at all times and only a Captain or Alternate Captain who is on the ice shall have the privilege of asking the Referee for his interpretation of any rule during the progress of the game. Prior to the start of the game, the Manager or Coach or each team shall note on the Official Game Report and advise the Referee or Official Scorer of the names and numbers of the Captain and Alternate Captain(s).
- The Captain shall wear the letter “C” and the Alternate Captain(s) the letter “A” in a conspicuous position on the front of their sweaters. The letters should be in a contrasting colour and be approximately 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height. If the letters are not worn, Captain’s and Alternate Captain’s privileges will not be permitted.
- When the Captain or Alternate Captain receives a penalty, he shall lose all his privileges for the duration of the penalty and must proceed directly to the penalty box. Such players failing to do so will be assessed a Misconduct penalty.
- Goaltenders or a replacement for a goaltender, cannot be selected or named Captain or Alternate Captain.
- A playing Coach or Manager shall not be entitled to the privileges of a Captain or Alternate Captain.
- A Minor penalty for delay of game shall be assessed any Captain, Alternate Captain or other player who leaves his players’ bench to discuss any interpretation of the rules with the referee.
SITUATION 1
QUESTION: A coach indicates that he does not want to indicate a Captain. Is it acceptable for him to list four Alternate Captains?
ANSWER: No, this is not acceptable. A team may not appoint more than three Alternate Captains.
Mike Duggan
ASK THE REF PART 10
Protective Equipment
SITUATION 1
If a player loses his helmet, or his BNQ approved Throat Protector, or his Chinstrap becomes undone while play is in progress, that player has two options.
- Replace his helmet, or his BNQ approved Throat Protector, or his Chinstrap and properly fasten it before continuing in the play; or
- Proceed to the player’s bench and be substituted for, in accordance with the existing rules.
If the player participates in the play without his helmet, or without his BNQ approved Throat Protector, or without his Chinstrap play shall be stopped immediately, regardless of which team is in possession of the puck and the offending player shall be assessed a Minor penalty for “Ineligible Player”.
SITUATION 2
If during the course of a game a player is checked or hit with the result that one of the side straps holding the face mask comes undone, but the chin strap remains secure, it is not necessary to assess a penalty. The player should be notified at the first stoppage of play.
RATIONALE: It may not be obvious to the player that the side strap has come undone, therefore no penalty is assessed. However, if the chin strap is also undone or if the face mask is flapping in a manner that would attract the player’s attention, then a Minor penalty is assessed.
SITUATION 3
Should the Referee observe that a player is wearing a helmet that is not properly fastened
(chin strap undone or missing) during a stoppage of play, he shall simply advise that player
to correct the situation immediately or to go to the players’ bench for substitution. No
penalty shall be assessed in this case.
Mike Duggan
ASK THE REF PART 9
Protective Equipment
SITUATION 1
If a player loses his helmet, or his BNQ approved Throat Protector, or his Chinstrap becomes undone while play is in progress, that player has two options.
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Replace his helmet, or his BNQ approved Throat Protector, or his Chinstrap and properly fasten it before continuing in the play; or
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Proceed to the player’s bench and be substituted for, in accordance with the existing rules.
If the player participates in the play without his helmet, or without his BNQ approved Throat Protector, or without his Chinstrap play shall be stopped immediately, regardless of which team is in possession of the puck and the offending player shall be assessed a Minor penalty for “Ineligible Player”.
SITUATION 2
If during the course of a game a player is checked or hit with the result that one of the side straps holding the face mask comes undone, but the chin strap remains secure, it is not necessary to assess a penalty. The player should be notified at the first stoppage of play.
RATIONALE: It may not be obvious to the player that the side strap has come undone, therefore no penalty is assessed. However, if the chin strap is also undone or if the face mask is flapping in a manner that would attract the player’s attention, then a Minor penalty is assessed.
SITUATION 3
Should the Referee observe that a player is wearing a helmet that is not properly fastened
(chin strap undone or missing) during a stoppage of play, he shall simply advise that player
to correct the situation immediately or to go to the players’ bench for substitution. No
penalty shall be assessed in this case.
Mike Duggan
ASK THE REF PART 8
Kicking the Puck
Kicking the puck shall be permitted in all zones. A goal may not be scored by an attacking player kicking the puck into the net, either directly or off the goaltender. If an attacking player kicks the puck and it is deflected into the goal by another attacking player or by a defending player, other than the goaltender, the goal shall be allowed.
SITUATION 1
The puck is kicked by a player, hits his stick, then goes into the opposing goal.
RULING: The goal shall count.
SITUATION 2
The puck is kicked by a player, then deflects off a teammate’s body, stick or skates and goes into the opposing goal.
RULING: The goal shall count.
SITUATION 3
A stick is lying on the ice and an attacking player kicks the stick which in turn hits the puck resulting in the fact that the puck goes directly into the goal.
RULING: NO GOAL. Although the attacking player did not kick the puck into the net, the kicking action of the stick lying on the ice resulted in the puck going directly into the goal.
Mike Duggan - Referee in Chief
ASK THE REF PART 7
Goals and Assists
- A goal shall be scored when the entire puck has legally passed between the goal posts, below the cross bar and completely across the goal line. Following any goal, the Referee will resume play by conducting a face-off at the centre ice spot.
- A goal shall be scored if the puck is put into the goal in any manner by a player of the defending team. The player of the attacking team who last played the puck shall be credited with the goal, but no assist shall be given.
- The goal shall NOT be allowed if the puck has been directed into the net as a result of a distinct kicking motion by an attacking player.
- If the shot of an attacking player has been deflected into the goal by striking the stick, skates or any part of the body of an attacking player, the goal shall be allowed and the player off whom the puck deflected shall be credited with the goal and the player making the shot shall be credited with the assist.
The goal shall not be allowed if thrown or deliberately directed into the net by any part of the body of an attacking player other than his skate.
- If a goal is scored as the result of a puck deflecting directly into the goal off the person or skates of an official, the goal shall not be allowed.
Mike Duggan - Referee in Chief
ASK THE REF PART 6
RULE 24 – PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
SITUATION 1
Rule 24(c) If a player loses his helmet, or his BNQ approved Throat Protector, or his Chinstrap became undone while play is in progress, that player has two (2) options:
- Replace his helmet, or his BNQ approved Throat Protector, or his Chinstrap and properly fasten it before continuing in the play; or
- Proceed to the player’s bench and be substituted for, in accordance with the existing rules.
If the player participates in the play without his helmet, or without his BNQ approved Throat Protector, or without his Chinstrap play shall be stopped immediately, regardless of which team is in possession of the puck and the offending player shall be assessed a Minor penalty for “Ineligible Player”.
REMEMBER: THIS IS NOT A DELAYED PENALTY
SITUATION 2
Rule 24 (b) If during the course of a game a player is checked or hit with the result that one of the side straps holding the face mask comes undone, but the chin strap remains secure, it is not necessary to assess a penalty. The player should be notified at the first stoppage of play.
RATIONALE: It may not be obvious to the player that the side strap has come undone, therefore no penalty is assessed. However, if the chin strap is also undone or if the face mask is flapping in a manner that would attract the player’s attention, then a Minor penalty is assessed.
SITUATION 3
Rule 24 (b) Should the Referee observe that a player is wearing a helmet that is not
properly fastened (chin strap undone or missing) during a stoppage of play, he shall simply
advise that player to correct the situation immediately or to go to the player’s bench for
substitution. No penalty shall be assessed in this case.
SITUATION 4
Rule 24 (c) A player loses his helmet and due to an apparent injury, is unable to properly
replace the helmet or go to the player’s bench.
RULING:
- Stop play immediately, regardless of which team is in possession of the puck. No penalty would be assessed to the player under this rule.
This situation supersedes Rule 20(g) – Injured Players – where play is allowed to continue. The injured player would still be compelled to leave the ice and may not return until
play has resumed.
- If the player was on a breakaway over the centre red line at the time, the Referee would follow the same procedure and shall award a Penalty Shot to the player deprived of a scoring opportunity.
NOTE: This interpretation also applies to facial protectors.
Mike Duggan - Referee in Chief
ASK THE REF PART 5
The puck may not be batted with the hand by an attacking player directly into the goal. A goal shall not be allowed when the puck has been batted with the hand by an attacking player, and is deflected into the goal off a defending or attacking player or the goaltender.
SITUATION 1
Rule 61(c)
The puck is in the goal crease. A Player who is outside the crease, bats or scoops the puck out of the crease and into his body. He doesn’t cover or grab the puck while the puck is still in the crease, just scoops it out and then grabs it or falls on it.
RULING: Assess a Minor penalty.
SITUATION 2
Rule 61 (d)
QUESTION: The puck is batted with the hand, hits the opposing goaltender, rebounds back out and is picked up by another player of the same team batting the puck. Does play continue or is play stopped?
ANSWER: Play is stopped. Play can only continue if the non-offending team gains “possession and control of the puck”. Since the puck only hit the goaltender (possession and not control), play would be stopped.
SITUATION 3
Rule 61(d)
A situation similar to Situation 2, except that the puck, after deflecting off the goaltender, then deflects off another defending player to an attacking player.
RULING: Stop play. The directing of the puck to a teammate even though it was deflected off opposing players is not acceptable.
SITUATION 4
Rule 61(d)
QUESTION: The puck is batted with the hand, hits the body of a teammate, then is picked up by an opposing player. Should the play continue?
ANSWER: Yes, do not stop play, unless that teammate gains possession and control of the puck.
SITUATION 5
QUESTION: The puck is batted forward with the hand, hits the shaft of the stick of the player batting the puck, then goes directly into the opposing goal. Does the goal count?
ANSWER: Yes.
ASK THE REF PART 4
PENALTY SHOTS
No goal can be scored on a rebound of any kind and any time the puck crosses the goal line, the shot shall be considered complete.
The word “rebound” seems to cause considerable confusion with respect to a goal being scored on a Penalty Shot. The following is a brief summary and intent of the words
“No goal can be scored on a rebound of any kind”.
The player taking the Penalty Shot shoots the puck and:
- The puck hits the goal post and rebounds into the goal. Goal is allowed.
- The puck hits the goaltender and rebounds into the goal – Goal is allowed.
- The puck hits the goal post, then off the goaltender and into the goal – Goal is allowed.
- The puck hits the goaltender, then the goal post and into the goal – Goal is allowed.
Where the puck, after being shot, rebounds off the side or end boards, or rebounds back off the player taking the Penalty Shot, then into the goal, the goal shall NOT be allowed.
QUESTION - On a Penalty Shot, the puck hits the glass behind the goaltender, bounces back, hits the goaltender on the back and goes into the goal. Is the goal allowed?
ANSWER - No. As soon as the puck crosses the goal line the Penalty Shot shall be considered complete.
Mike Duggan
Streetsville Hockey League - Referee in Chief
North York Hockey League - Referee Supervisor
ASK THE REF PART 3
Interference/Protection of the Goaltender
A Minor penalty for interference with the goaltender shall be imposed on a player who, by means of his stick or his body, interferes with or impedes the movements of the goaltender by actual physical contact. The penalty should be announced as “interference with the goaltender”.
NOTE: A goaltender is “not fair game” just because he is outside the goal crease. A penalty for interference or charging (Minor or Major) shall be called where an opposing player makes unnecessary contact with the goaltender. Likewise, Referees should be alert to penalize goaltenders for tripping, slashing, or spearing in the vicinity of the goal.
Unless the puck is in the goal crease area, a player of the attacking side may not stand in the goal crease. If the puck should enter the net while such conditions prevail the goal shall not be allowed. If an attacking player has physically interfered with the goaltender, prior to or during the scoring of the goal, the goal will be disallowed and a penalty for “interference with the goaltender” will be assessed and announced. The ensuing face-off shall be taken in the neutral zone of the offending team.
If a player of the attacking team has been physically interfered with by the actions of any defending player so as to cause him to be in the goal crease and the puck should enter the net while the player so interfered with is still in the goal crease, the goal shall be allowed.
Mike Duggan
Streetsville Hockey League - Referee in Chief
North York Hockey League - Referee Supervisor
ASK THE REF PART 2
Rule 85 Tripping
- A Minor penalty shall be assessed any player who trips an opponent. If injury results, a Major penalty shall be assessed.
(Note): A penalty shall not be assessed if, in the Referee’s opinion, a player is unquestionably hook-checking the puck and obtains possession of it, thereby tripping the puck carrier.
- Where a player uses her stick, knee, hand, foot, arm or elbow in any manner or falls or slides along the ice directly in the path of the puck, causing the puck carrier to trip and lose possession of the puck, a penalty shall be assessed.
(Note): If a player in the process of falling or sliding along the ice, hits or knocks the puck from her opponent’s stick prior to making actual body contact, the tripping action shall be ignored.
Fighting and Roughing
- A Major penalty plus a Game Misconduct penalty shall be assessed any player who fights.
- A player who is identified by the Referee as being the instigator, or the aggressor in a fight shall be assessed a Minor penalty, in addition to any other penalties she may incur.
(Note): Team A player high sticks Team B player into the boards. The Team B player retaliates by dropping his gloves and fighting. Who receives the Instigator minor – Player A or B?
(Answer): The Team B player receives the Instigator Minor because he starts fighting. The Team A player may receive a High Sticking penalty for the first infraction, plus a Fighting Major and a Game Misconduct if he fights back.
Mike Duggan
Streetsville Hockey League - Referee in Chief
North York Hockey League - Referee Supervisor
ASK THE REF PART 1
SITUATION 1
An attacking player is standing in the goal crease. The puck is shot, hitting the player in the crease, and drops down in the crease. The attacking player gets out of the crease, then shoots the puck into the goal.
RULING: GOAL
REASON: The puck did not enter the goal while the attacking player was actually in the crease.
SITUATION 2
A goaltender is out of his crease and a player of the opposing team who is standing in the crease, pulls the puck into the crease and then shoots it into the goal.
RULING: NO GOAL
REASON: The player was in the goal crease before the puck and remained in the crease while the puck entered the goal. Therefore the goal would not be allowed.
Mike Duggan
Streetsville Hockey League - Referee in Chief
North York Hockey League - Referee Supervisor