2013-17 Playing Rule ChangesYouth, Girls, Adult, & High School

2013-17 RULE CHANGES

USA Hockey has moved to a four-year rule change cycle.

2013-17 RULE CHANGES

RULE 201(b)

• Defines and clarifies who may occupy a Team Bench

• Restricted to players and coaches on the roster

• Non-participating players may still occupy if they follow the guidelines listed under “Team Official” in the Glossary.

2013-17 RULE CHANGES

RULE 304(c)Note

• Focuses attention to HECC Sticker and expiration date on all helmets.

• All players are responsible for wearing properly certified equipment.

2013-17 RULE CHANGES

RULE 308(b)

• A coach may not use an electronic device to challenge the ruling of an official

• Use of tablet computers on the bench is allowed

• First Offence = Bench Minor• If protest continues = Game Misconduct• Coach may continue to use device, but if he

repeats the offence the official starts with another Bench Minor

2013-17 RULE CHANGES

RULE 404 & 601(e)

• Requires a Game Misconduct to be assessed in lieu of any second Misconduct penalty to one player during the same game.

• Applies to all Misconduct penalties (abuse and aggressive play infractions)

• The Game Misconduct replaces the Misconduct and is listed on the score-sheet in place of the Misconduct.

2013-17 RULE CHANGES

RULE 501

• Moves the description of officials’ uniform from Rule 502

• Mandates all officials must properly wear a half-shield visor attached to their helmets

• Visor must be non-tinted• Visor does not need to be HECC approved

2013-17 RULE CHANGES

RULE 503

• Removes language that allows a referee to make linesmen drop pucks for him

• The rule was not necessary in the Playing Rules instead of the Manuals

• Procedure can still be used during three-official system games when necessary

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RULE 507(c)

• Identifies who may occupy the Penalty Bench during a game.

• Restricted to penalized players and Off-Ice Officials

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RULE 602

• Clarifies rule difference between attempting to injure Players/Team Officials and Officials

• All “Attempt to Injure” any Official infractions must be penalized under Rule 601(f)1

• Same penalty and procedure guidelines are followed– Match Penalty assessed– Game Report filed to District RIC in 48 hours

2013-17 RULE CHANGES

RULES 603, 607, & 620

• Penalty options for Boarding, Charging, and Head Contact have been made more strict.

• Three options:– Minor plus Misconduct– Major plus Game Misconduct– Match

• The objective is to eliminate punishing and intimidating hits that are detrimental to the game

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RULE 604

• Changes language to establish “Body Contact” category of hockey

• Makes language consistent with ADM and Player Development “Learn to Check” materials

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RULE 612

• Clarifies where face-off is located if a puck directly enters the goal after striking an official anywhere on the ice

• Regardless of point of contact, the face-off is located at one of the end-zone faceoff spots near the goal the puck entered

2013-17 RULE CHANGES

RULE 615

• Modifies fighting rule at the ADULT LEVEL ONLY• Any player who removes his own or his

opponent’s helmet during an altercation can be assessed a Game Misconduct

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RULE 632

• Removes outdated rule preventing a player from retreating back into defensive end-zone with puck if not pursued by an opponent to delay the game

• Rule was ignored by officials and coaches for years, therefore it was removed

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RULE 637

• Removes the “deliberately” requirement that allows an official to assess a Game Misconduct to a player who throws stick into occupied spectator area

• This places the onus and accountability entirely on the player instead of the official

2013-17 RULE CHANGES

RULE 639

• Adds the term “Slew-foot” to tripping rule to clarify penalty options

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