A maximum of 18 players and 2 goalkeepers can be dressed and on the game sheet. The iihf, amateur and nhl rules evolved separately from. A bench minor penalty is assessed if the starting lineup is challenged by the opposing team at the first stoppage of play. A goaltender cannot be captain or alternate captain for his team during a game. 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. The iihf rule book applies to all iihf competitions and international games. The case book entries are an important reference for referees, players, coaches and hockey executives.
Iihf rule book international ice hockey federation. It is comprised of rule interpretations and clarifications, referee and linesmen guidelines. Hockey canada officiating downloads rule book and case book. As a result, the goaltender can never be reasonably responsible for expecting a bodycheck. Below you can find the complete book in the pdf format. English ice hockey association limited, 12 arnside avenue, blackpool fy1 6nb. Rule 511 goalkeeper penalty procedure no such restricted area in the iihf. 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. Download the official hockey canadas rule book and other valuable resources for referees, linesmen, coaches, players and fans.
The videos below have also been developed to provide a visual aid on how changes to the rule book will be officiated moving forward. The iihf case book is a supplement to the iihf official rule book. A series of rule changes has been approved by the international ice hockey federation iihf at the governing bodys semiannual congress in marbella. The nhls rule book is the basis for the rule books of most north american professional leagues. 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. The international ice hockey federation approved rule changes on friday for its overtime and shootout format in the upcoming season. The iihf has announced plans to make changes to overtime rules for topdivision iihf tournaments in mens, womens and junior categories.
Rule 182 goaltender as captain or alternate captain i. The latest iihf rule book was published on 1st july 2018 and is valid until the 20212022 season. A maximum of 20 players and 2 goalkeepers can be dressed and on the game sheet. Click the link below for the iihf international transfer regulations. The latest iihf rule book was published on 14 november 2019 and is valid until the 20212022 season.
Iihf event do so with the understanding and respect of these rules and agree to abide by them at all times. The international ice hockey federation has a book of sport regulations to govern all iihf events. In case of any inconsistency or discrepancy, the printed iihf version of the official rule book will take precedence and will prevail. To download the latest version, please click on the link below. Referees case book rule combination 20182020 hockey canada.
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