Infractions of the rules, such as offside and icing, lead to a stoppage of play and subsequent to the offending teams. National hockey league rules news newspapers books scholar jstor september 2010 learn how and when to remove this template message. Register now and test your knowledge of the rules of the game. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Rule book 79101 panzer command bushido risen sun rule book bushido wargames wayland games genesys core rulebook fantasy flight games imgaweb international mounted games association rule book. Teams supporting teams promoting respect and sportsmanship. To access other resources and training material related to affh, please visit the main page for all affh resources and training material. This guidebook provides guidance on the affh rule and the afh. The international ice hockey federation iihf as governing body i.
Rule 182 goaltender as captain or alternate captain i. The national hockey league rules are the rules governing the play of the national hockey league nhl, a professional ice hockey organization. The international ice hockey federation has a book of sport regulations to govern all iihf events. The iihf consists of member nations which, when they join, recognize the need to participate under a codified system of rules. This book is the singular source for the rules of the game. The iihf consists of member nations which, when they join, r ecognize. The ihuk referee section has prepared the attached briefing which goes through all of the changes to the iihf rules from the previous 20142018 book. Click here to download the iihfs rule book and sport regulations. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book we recommend reading through the simplified guide to ice hockey rules and regulations first the portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. The nhl has issued the updated rule book for the 201819 season the league opted not to make any largescale changes no rewrite of the offside rule, no sweeping changes to the coachs challenge, no modification to the language around late hits on injury definitions as was made for this season in the iihf rulebook. A late hit constitutes a bodycheck to a skater who is in a vulnerable position because he no longer has control or possession of. The hockey canada officiating program ensures the game has skilled, knowledgeable and dedicated referees and linesmen to administer the rules of the game. The latest iihf rule book was published on 1st july 2018 and is valid until the 20212022 season.
E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Iihf rule book international ice hockey federation. The videos below have also been developed to provide a visual aid on how changes to the rule book will be officiated moving forward. In case of any inconsistency or discrepancy, the printed iihf version of the official rule book will take precedence and will prevail. The rules of hockey apply to all levels of the game, and are effective from 1 january 2017 at international level. On a delayed offside, any shot on goal will not bring about a stoppage. The iihf, amateur and nhl rules evolved separately from. Their main task is to avoid any kind of situation that could lead to formal protests. Included are usa hockeys official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. Technical delegates must have thorough knowledge and an understanding of the rules of the game.
International ice hockey federation new south wales. Any item within the rulebook that is in bold is a rule change for the aihl from the usa roller sports amateur athletic union inline hockey rulebook. The iihf official rule book is applicable to all iihf competitions, olympic competitions and qualifications thereto and all other international games as established by the iihf and as defined by iihf bylaw 0. For regional playoffs and national championships the ice surface dimensions shall be no less than one hundred eightyfive feed 185 long by eightyfive feet. In amateur and international hockey, the goal crease is a half circle with radius of 6 ft 1. It is based on the rankings of the four most recent iihf ice hockey world championships and of the last olympic mens ice hockey tournament including qualification tournaments. Player eligibility rules for participation in iihf championships and olympic competitions it is the objective of the iihf that national teams competing in iihf championships shall reflect the status and standard of the sport as currently played by both citizens of and. The national hockey league rules are the rules governing the play of the national hockey. This rule was eliminated from the national hockey league and other north american professional leagues beginning in the 19992000 season.
The iihf has announced plans to make changes to overtime rules for topdivision iihf tournaments in mens, womens and junior categories. A series of rule changes has been approved by the international ice hockey federation iihf at the governing bodys semiannual congress in marbella. Below you can find the complete book in the pdf format. This section provides detailed information about all the relevant key rules for technical delegates. A goaltender cannot be captain or alternate captain for his team during a game. The cfl official rule book is published annually by the canadian football league. Each rule test contains 5 videos with different referee decisions in ihf matches at olympic games or world championships. Risk minimization highlights changes in high school ice hockey rules. For the purposes of this rule, the crease extends vertically from the painted lines to the top of the goal frame. The league also determines the specifications for playing equipment used in its games. The best team of the season having accumulated the highest number of points at the end of the league is crowned champion and receives the fih hockey pro league trophy.
To download the latest version, please click on the link below. Foreword this hockey rule book has been compiled and. As a result, the goaltender can never be reasonably responsible for expecting a bodycheck. The fih hockey pro league is the annual global league involving hockeys best national teams in the world, men and women. The aihl may make changes and adjustments to the rulebook at any time during the season.
The following rule tests are made for everyone players, coaches, referees and everybody interested in handball. Player eligibility rules for participation in iihf. Learn more hockey rules, official mentorship, the level system and more. Iihf event do so with the understanding and respect of these rules and agree to abide by them at all times. The corners shall be uniformly rounded in the arc of a circle. Usa hockey is excited to announce that the 201721 usa hockey playing rules are now available as a downloadable mobile app for all apple, android, and windows devices the usa hockey mobile rulebook features the current usa hockey playing rules, casebook interpretations, example videos, bookmarking, and notetaking tools. International inline skater hockey federation rules of the game 2014 2015 iishf rules of the game v2014. Ca hockey canada referees case book rule combination 20182020 5 official case rule 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. Official rule book of hockey canada mission statement we dedicate ourselves to the advancement of amateur hockey for all individuals, through progressive leadership, by ensuring meaningful opportunities and enjoyable experiences in a safe sportsmanlike environment. Many were on the table the iihf received 86 proposals for changes to the rulebook. The latest iihf rule book was published on 14 november 2019 and is valid until the 20212022 season.
Hockey canada officiating downloads rule book and case book. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the usa hockey officiating rulebook mobile site privacy policy. Download the official hockey canadas rule book and other valuable resources for referees, linesmen, coaches, players and fans. The iihf have published the new iihf official rule book for the period 2018 to 2022 and it brings with it some substantive changes to the playing rules. To protect, most importantly, the amateur status of all participants under the rules and guidelines established by the international ice hockey federation, usa hockey, hockey canada, the ncaa, the naia, and the national federation of high schools.
The iihf official rule book is applicable to all iihf. At no time is contact initiated by a skater with an opposing goaltender acceptable. The case book entries are an important reference for referees, players, coaches and hockey executives. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. Iihf rule book changes after print version rule 1 the international ice hockey federation iihf as governing body addition v. Click here for more information on the iihf world ranking system. It is important to note that national associations have discretion to decide the date of their implementation at national level. The iihf consists of member nations which, when they join, recognize the need to participate under a codified system of rules based on sportsmanship, regardless of level of play or location of game. Expansion of coach challenges to allow challenge of situations where play should have been stopped, including pucks in the netting, pucks played with high sticks, and hand passes. The official aihl rule book amateur athletic union. Referees case book rule combination 20182020 hockey canada. Iihf ice hockey official rule book pdf download option. Please contact the iihf office directly for any clarification on any of the attached, or for questions on topics not covered in this publication.
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