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Follow Up Question from last week – High Stick Attacking player deflects puck in front of net into net.  Stick was coming down from above shoulders, contact with puck made after stick returns below shoulders. This is a good goal …

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Rule 501 Appointment of Officials An On-Ice Official arrives at the game only to realize that he forgot his helmet. Is he allowed to officiate in this instance without a helmet? No. Rule Reference 501(c). Each official is required to …

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623 Hooking What would be examples of an infraction warranting a major penalty for hooking? Rule Reference 623(a). 1) A player is hooked around the waist, and the offending player is able to steer the opponent violently into the boards …

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409 – Calling of Penalties Player A1 has committed an infraction calling for a misconduct penalty while Team B is in possession of the puck. How does the Referee indicate that the infraction has occurred? He does not signal the …

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Wishing you and your family a safe and prosperous 2020! 630 – OffSides May a goal ever be allowed during the course of a delayed offside? No. Rule Reference 630(d.3). The attacking team caused the puck to enter the end …

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Happy Holidays! Wishing you a beautiful holiday season and a new year of peace and happiness. 203 – Players In Uniform May players of the same team wear the numbers “01” and “1” during the same game? Yes. Rule Reference …

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** REMINDER ** You should have your 19/20 Crest on your sweater now! If you don’t have it, you can’t work! Goalkeeper Penalties A goalkeeper is assessed a minor penalty for which his team places a substitute player on the …

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** REMINDER ** You should have your 19/20 Crest on your sweater now! If you don’t have it, you can’t work! Linesman The Linesman shall report to the Referee at the next stoppage of play his version of any infraction …

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** REMINDER ** You should have your 19/20 Crest on your sweater now! If you don’t have it, you can’t work! * * *304 – Protective Equipment* Must a request come from the Captain of the opposing team before the …

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Minnesota Hockey addressed the issue of negative fan behavior by making some changes in their Honor the Game Tournament. Tom Hanneman has the story. Original Link to the Facebook Post