Iihf rules iihf 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. Penalties for boarding, checking from behind increase in high schoo. In case of any inconsistency or discrepancy, the printed iihf version of the official rule book will take precedence and will prevail. Hockey canada officiating downloads rule book and case book. A maximum of 18 players and 2 goalkeepers can be dressed and on the game sheet. Electronic game book erstebank eishockey liga ebel, alps hockey league ahl, erste bank young stars league ebysl, erste bank juniors league ebjl, eu rookie cup eurc. At no time is contact initiated by a skater with an opposing goaltender acceptable. Download the official hockey canadas rule book and other valuable resources for referees, linesmen, coaches, players and fans. The case book entries are an important reference for referees, players, coaches and hockey executives. Rule 182 goaltender as captain or alternate captain i.
Referees case book rule combination 20182020 hockey canada. 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. As a result, the goaltender can never be reasonably responsible for expecting a bodycheck. A goaltender cannot be captain or alternate captain for his team during a game. A maximum of 20 players and 2 goalkeepers can be dressed and on the game sheet. Below you can find the complete book in the pdf format. Click the link below for the iihf international transfer regulations. The international ice hockey federation has a book of sport regulations to govern all iihf events. The latest iihf rule book was published on 14 november 2019 and is valid until the 20212022 season. Rule 511 goalkeeper penalty procedure no such restricted area in the iihf. Iihf rule book international ice hockey federation. English ice hockey association limited, 12 arnside avenue, blackpool fy1 6nb.
The iihf has announced plans to make changes to overtime rules for topdivision iihf tournaments in mens, womens and junior categories. 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. The iihf official rule book is applicable to all iihf. The iihf rule book applies to all iihf competitions and international games. It is comprised of rule interpretations and clarifications, referee and linesmen guidelines. A bench minor penalty is assessed if the starting lineup is challenged by the opposing team at the first stoppage of play. A series of rule changes has been approved by the international ice hockey federation iihf at the governing bodys semiannual congress in marbella. The latest iihf rule book was published on 1st july 2018 and is valid until the 20212022 season. The nhls rule book is the basis for the rule books of most north american professional leagues.
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