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Pre-Game Warm-up
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Yes
Yes
Referee, Linesman or
Supervisor can watch
warm-up. During the
warm-up, both teams are to
stay on their side of the
centre red line. No players
are to: Deliberately skate
over the centre red line
with the intent to
intimidate the opposition.
Deliberately shoot the puck
over the centre red line
with the intent to
intimidate the opposition.
Skate over or reach over
the centre red line to
retrieve the puck in the
opposition’s half of the ice.
Any player(s) deliberately
committing these
infractions will be assessed
a Misconduct penalty.
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Referee, Linesman or
Supervisor can watch
warm-up. During the
warm-up, both teams are to
stay on their side of the
centre red line. No players
are to: Deliberately skate
over the centre red line
with the intent to
intimidate the opposition.
Deliberately shoot the puck
over the centre red line
with the intent to
intimidate the opposition.
Skate over or reach over
the centre red line to
retrieve the puck in the
opposition’s half of the ice.
Any player(s) deliberately
committing these
infractions will be assessed
the appropriate penalty.
Not off ice at buzzer after
warmups
Not on ice at start
game/period
Starting line-up
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Report to President
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Bench Minor for delay of
game
Minor if violation
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Bench Minor for delay of
game
Bench Minor for delay of
game
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Yes
Referee or Linesman must
watch warmup. Any player
deliberately shooting the
puck over the centre line to
intimidate an opponent =
misconduct. Skating over
the red line to retrieve a
puck in the opposition’s end
of the rink = misconduct.
Skating over the centre red
line to intimidate an
opponent = misconduct.
Players playing with their
chinstrap undone or their
helmet and visor worn in an
upright manner = minor
penalty (illegal equipment),
(maximum 5 players per
team). Players who remain
on the ice after the buzzer
to leave the ice after the
pre-game warm-up = minor
penalty. A maximum of 5
players per team can be
assessed this penalty.
Bench Minor for delay of
game (max. 5 players)
Bench Minor for delay of
game
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Minor if violation
As per Hockey Canada
As per Hockey Canada
As per Hockey Canada
2+5+Game
Instigator gets 2+5+Game
other guy gets 5 + Game
5 + Game
5 + Game
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2+5+Game
Instigator gets 2+5+Game
other guy gets 5 + Game
5 + Game
5 + Game
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4 on 4 for 5 minutes
2+5+Game
Instigator gets 2+5+Game
other guy gets 5 + Game
5 + Game
5 + Game
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4 on 4 for 5 minutes
Not a concern unless
addressed by teams - no
warning.
2+5+Game
Instigator gets 2+5+Game
other guy: 4min roughing
5 + Game
5 + Game
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Misconduct
4 on 4 for 5 minutes
Home team chooses who
shoots first. Each team gets
3 shots and then sudden
death. No player may shoot
twice until everyone has
shot. Linesman at bench to
keep track of shooters.
Home team chooses who
shoots first. Each team gets
3 shots and then sudden
death. No player may shoot
twice until everyone has
shot. Linesman at bench to
keep track of shooters.
Home team chooses who
shoots first. Each team gets
3 shots and then sudden
death. No player may shoot
twice until everyone has
shot. Linesman at bench to
keep track of shooters
Mouthguard
One Man Fight
Instigator (two guys
fighting)
Fighting
Fight in last 10 minutes
2nd fight in same game
Tie down sweater
Overtime – Regular Season
Shootout
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Minor penalty
2+5+Game
Instigator gets 2+5+Game
other guy gets 5 + Game
5 + Game
5 + Game
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4 on 4 for 5 minutes
No; ends in tie
Team warning first, then
Misconduct
2+5+Game
Instigator gets 2+5+Game
other guy gets 5 + Game
5 + Game
5 + Game
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4 on 4 for 5 minutes; if nec.
3 on 3 for 5 minutes
Home team chooses who
shoots first. Each team gets
3 shots and then sudden
death. No player may shoot
twice until everyone has
shot. Linesman at bench to
keep track of shooters
Eligible Shooters
Team Icing puck - line
change
Unique Reporting Codes
Checking from behind
(minor)
Non Matching Sweater and
Socks
Coincidental minors
Icing waved off if
goaltender comes
completely out of the
crease in the direction of
the puck
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No player serving a
Misconduct, Game Misc.,
Gross, or Match penalty
may take part in shootout.
When the offending team
ices the puck from their
defensive zone, they shall
not be allowed to change
the players “on the ice”.
Determination of players
“on the ice” will be made
when the puck leaves the
offending players stick. If a
penalty occurs the nonoffending team can make a
line change. If either team
chooses to utilize their time
out, they shall be allowed
to make a player change. If
a penalty is assessed to
either team, a line change is
allowed.
"Head Contact"
2 + Game Misc
When the offending team
ices the puck from their
defensive zone, they shall
not be allowed to change
the players “on the ice”.
Determination of players
“on the ice” will be made
when the puck leaves the
offending players stick. If a
penalty occurs the nonoffending team can make a
line change. If either team
chooses to utilize their time
out, they shall be allowed
to make a player change. If
a penalty is assessed to
either team, a line change is
allowed.
"Head Contact"
2 + Game Misc
No player serving a
Misconduct, Game Misc.,
Gross, or Match penalty
may take part in shootout.
When the offending team
ices the puck from their
defensive zone, they shall
not be allowed to change
the players “on the ice”.
Determination of players
“on the ice” will be made
when the puck leaves the
offending players stick. If a
penalty occurs the nonoffending team can make a
line change. If either team
chooses to utilize their time
out, they shall be allowed
to make a player change. If
a penalty is assessed to
either team, a line change is
allowed.
"Head Contact"
2 + 10
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Teams play 5 on 5
Teams play 5 on 5
Teams play 5 on 5
Teams play 5 on 5
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Player not wearing
matching team colors
(sweater and both socks)
will be ruled ineligible for
play until that player
returns in matching team
uniform. If player returns
without matching, minor
penalty.
4 on 4 - as long as:
Teams are playing 5 on 5
when penalties are
assessed
Both teams are assessed
only one minor penalty
Yes
No player serving a
Misconduct, Game Misc.,
Gross, or Match penalty
may take part in shootout.
When the offending team
ices the puck from their
defensive zone, they shall
not be allowed to change
the players “on the ice”.
Determination of players
“on the ice” will be made
when the puck leaves the
offending players stick. If a
penalty occurs the nonoffending team can make a
line change. If either team
chooses to utilize their time
out, they shall be allowed
to make a player change. If
a penalty is assessed to
either team, a line change is
allowed.
"Blow to head"
If player close to boards,
referee can call boarding
(degree of impact is taken
into consideration)
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"Head Contact"
2 + Game Misc
No player serving a
Misconduct, Game Misc.,
Gross, or Match penalty
may take part in shootout.
When the offending team
ices the puck from their
defensive zone, they shall
not be allowed to change
the players “on the ice”.
Determination of players
“on the ice” will be made
when the puck leaves the
offending players stick. If a
penalty occurs the nonoffending team can make a
line change. If either team
chooses to utilize their time
out, they shall be allowed
to make a player change. If
a penalty is assessed to
either team, a line change is
allowed.
"Head Contact"
2 + Game Misc
Yes
Yes
Both teams allowed to
change
4 on 4 - as long as:
Teams are playing 5 on 5
when penalties are
assessed
Both teams are assessed
only one minor penalty
Yes
Faceoff location after
penalty
Minor for Slashing (jab in
the back of the legs)
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Faceoff location closest to
where the stoppage of play
occurred. If in Offender’s
attacking zone, faceoff
moves outside blue line. If
in neutral zone, faceoff is at
Offender’s blue line. If in
Offender’s defensive zone,
stays in the zone.
When players are penalized
at a stoppage of play, so as
to result in penalties to be
placed on the penalty time
clock to one team, the
ensuing face-off shall be
conducted at one of the
two face-off spots in the
offending teams end zone.
There are only four
exceptions :a) When a
penalty is assessed after the
scoring of a goal. (face-off
at center ice) b) When a
penalty is assessed at the
end (or start) of a period.
(face-off at center ice) c)
When the defending team
is about to be penalized and
on the stoppage of play the
attacking players enter the
attacking zone beyond the
outer edge of the end zone
face-off circle. “Must keep
two (2) men back of faceoff circle on a scrum”. (faceoff in neutral zone at the
faceoff location just outside
the blueline of that zone) d)
When the team not being
penalized ices the puck.
(face-off in the neutral zone
outside the blue line of the
team icing the puck)
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When players are penalized
at a stoppage of play, so as
to result in penalties to be
placed on the penalty time
clock to one team, the
ensuing face-off shall be
conducted at one of the
two face-off spots in the
offending teams end zone.
There are only four
exceptions :a) When a
penalty is assessed after the
scoring of a goal. (face-off
at center ice) b) When a
penalty is assessed at the
end (or start) of a period.
(face-off at center ice) c)
When the defending team
is about to be penalized and
on the stoppage of play the
attacking players enter the
attacking zone beyond the
outer edge of the end zone
face-off circle. “Must keep
two (2) men back of faceoff circle on a scrum”. (faceoff in neutral zone at the
faceoff location just outside
the blueline of that zone) d)
When the team not being
penalized ices the puck.
(face-off in the neutral zone
outside the blue line of the
team icing the puck)
Yes
When players are penalized
at a stoppage of play, so as
to result in penalties to be
placed on the penalty time
clock to one team, the
ensuing face-off shall be
conducted at one of the
two face-off spots in the
offending teams end zone.
There are only four
exceptions: a) When a
penalty is assessed after the
scoring of a goal. (face-off
at center ice) b) When a
penalty is assessed at the
end (or start) of a period.
(face-off at center ice) c)
When the defending team
is about to be penalized and
on the stoppage of play the
attacking players enter the
attacking zone beyond the
outer edge of the end zone
face-off circle. “Must keep
two (2) men back of faceoff circle on a scrum”. (faceoff in neutral zone at the
faceoff location just outside
the blueline of that zone) d)
When the team not being
penalized ices the puck.
(face-off in the neutral zone
outside the blue line of the
team icing the puck)
Yes
When players are penalized
at a stoppage of play, so as
to result in penalties to be
placed on the penalty time
clock to one team, the
ensuing face-off shall be
conducted at one of the
two face-off spots in the
offending teams end zone.
There are only four
exceptions :a) When a
penalty is assessed after the
scoring of a goal. (face-off
at center ice) b) When a
penalty is assessed at the
end (or start) of a period.
(face-off at center ice) c)
When the defending team
is about to be penalized and
on the stoppage of play the
attacking players enter the
attacking zone beyond the
outer edge of the end zone
face-off circle. “Must keep
two (2) men back of face-off
circle on a scrum”. (face-off
in neutral zone at the
faceoff location just outside
the blueline of that zone) d)
When the team not being
penalized ices the puck.
(face-off in the neutral zone
outside the blue line of the
team icing the puck)
When players are penalized
at a stoppage of play, so as
to result in penalties to be
placed on the penalty time
clock to one team, the
ensuing face-off shall be
conducted at one of the
two face-off spots in the
offending teams end zone.
There are only four
exceptions :a) When a
penalty is assessed after the
scoring of a goal. (face-off
at center ice) b) When a
penalty is assessed at the
end (or start) of a period.
(face-off at center ice) c)
When the defending team
is about to be penalized and
on the stoppage of play the
attacking players enter the
attacking zone beyond the
outer edge of the end zone
face-off circle. “Must keep
two (2) men back of face-off
circle on a scrum”. (face-off
in neutral zone at the
faceoff location just outside
the blueline of that zone) d)
When the team not being
penalized ices the puck.
(face-off in the neutral zone
outside the blue line of the
team icing the puck)
No – if it’s a spearing
motion, it should be called
spearing. If it’s a slashing
motion, then it should be
called slashing.
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