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Penalties

During a delayed penalty signal to Team A, Team B scores a goal. The signaled penalty is recorded but not served. Is the signaled infraction included in the cumulative penalty rules for players and teams?

Yes. Rule References 401(b) and 409(b).

Each penalty that is recorded on the scoresheet, whether or not it is actually served, counts towards the cumulative penalty rules.

Penalty Shot

The Referee has signaled a delayed minor penalty for charging on Team A. Team B maintains possession of the puck and a Team B player is fouled from behind on a breakaway resulting in a penalty shot call. Is the minor penalty assessed in the normal manner and if so, what happens if a goal is scored on the penalty shot?

The charging penalty is assessed in the normal manner regardless as to whether a goal is scored during the penalty shot. Rule References 406(a), 402(c) and 409(b).

Only one delayed minor penalty can be terminated as the result of a goal. In this instance, the penalty shot is awarded in lieu of the minor penalty for a “fouled from behind,” which takes the place of the minor penalty being assessed. A goal scored on a penalty shot does not terminate a different minor penalty.

Goalkeeper Penalties

If a goalkeeper receives a major and a game misconduct penalty for slashing, does the player designated to serve the major penalty have to enter the penalty bench immediately?

Yes. Rule Reference 407(b).

A player designated to serve the major penalty of a goalkeeper must be placed on the penalty bench immediately, unless the coincident major penalty rule applies.

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Jewelry

Must a player remove earrings or tape them to their body?

A HECC certified helmet (with ear pieces) or clear tape that secures the earring to the body will satisfy the rule requirements. Rule Reference 305(c).

Misconduct

A player directs offensive comments or actions towards an opponent, which the Referee does not hear. The non-offending team brings it to the Referee’s attention. May the Referee assess the prescribed game misconduct penalty based on the reported incident?

No. While these situations threaten the integrity of the game, the actual incident must be heard and/or seen by an On-Ice Official in order to assess the game misconduct penalty.

Rule Reference 601(e.3). The Referee should report the incident to the Coach or Captain of the team allegedly using the offensive comments or actions, and advise the team of the required penalty if such comments or actions are subsequently heard (or seen).

Slashing

For a slashing penalty to be assessed, must stick contact be made with the opposing player?

No. Rule Reference 634(a).

If the object of a slashing motion is to intimidate an opponent or to actually try to strike him, stick contact is not necessary in order for a penalty to be assessed.

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Gordon “Red” Berenson, Natalie Darwitz, Leland “Hago” Harrington, David Poile and Paul Stewart will be enshrined into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame as the Class of 2018, it was announced today by USA Hockey.

The 2018 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Celebration will take place at the JW Marriott Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, December 12, at 7 p.m. Tickets for the event will go on sale on Monday, August 13, at 10 a.m. ET at USHockeyHallofFame.com.

“This class has had an enormously positive impact on hockey in our country,” said Jim Smith, president of USA Hockey. “Their contributions have helped shape and advance our sport over many decades, and we look forward to formally enshrining each of the five honorees in December.”

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The 2018/2019 Season is officials open.

Register as an official with USAHockey at https://www.usahockeyregistration.com

Then Register for your Seminar at: https://www.usahockey.com/officialseminars

The Seminar schedule is as follows:

Haverhill 8/15  – Level 1 / New Officials ONLY  (Wednesday night, class starts at 4:00)

Shrewsbury – 8/22 – Level 3

Shrewsbury HS –  8/25 Level 1 and Level 2

Agawam – 8/26 – Level 1,2 & 3

Andover – 9/8 – Level 1 & Level 2

Andover – 9/11 – Level 3

Hyannis – 9/22 – Level 1,2 & 3

Marlboro – 10/4 – Level 4

Canton – 10/10 – Level 3

Canton – 10/13 – Level 1 and Level 2

Please also note that every official that is 18 or older must complete a CORI background check this season. You will be able to complete this requirement at your seminar.

Dates and Locations are subject to change, but they are pretty solid at this point.

Registration opens August 1, 2018

8/22 – Shrewsbury L3
8/25 – Shrewsbury L1 + L2

8/26 – Agawam L1 + L2 + L3

9/8 – Andover L1 + L2
9/11 – Andover L3

9/22 – Hyannis L1 + L2 + L3

10/4 – Level 4

10/10 – Canton L3
10/13 – Canton L1 + L2

Also keep in mind that USA Hockey is implementing some registration changes this year, read more at USA Hockey.com