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2013-17 Playing Rule ChangesYouth, Girls, Adult, & High School
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2013-17 RULE CHANGES
USA Hockey has moved to a four-year rule change cycle.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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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2013-17 RULE CHANGES
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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2013-17 RULE CHANGES
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
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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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2013-17 RULE CHANGES
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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2013-17 RULE CHANGES
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
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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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2013-17 RULE CHANGES
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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2013-17 RULE CHANGES
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
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2013-17 RULE CHANGES
RULE 639
• Adds the term “Slew-foot” to tripping rule to clarify penalty options
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