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Rule Change Summary
Youth, Girls'/Women's and Adults
2013-2017
General Format and
Housekeeping
2013-2017
• Portions of the Rule Book has been edited
for grammar and redundancy in an effort
to provide for more logical flow and to
make it easier to read.
– Some rules moved to different rule numbers,
but with no 'real' change to the rules content
itself.
• Not all changes addressed in this module.
• Several Casebook situations have also
been updated for your knowledge base.
Standard of Play and
Points of Emphasis
Std of Play
2013-2017
Pts. Of Em.
• Changes for 2013-2017 are minimal in
number.
• The term 'Body Contact' incorporated to
identify games played in non-checking
classifications.
Section One -- The Rink
2013-2017
101-107
• Simplifies language pertaining to rink requirements as
needed to play the game. Makes reference to STAR’s
USA Hockey Facility Guide as the resource to obtain
detailed information and more specific requirements
for rink standards and ice markings.
• Changes affect Rules 101 through 107
Teams
201(b)
• Clarifies who may occupy the player's bench.
HECC Approved Helmets
304(c)
• HECC non-expired stickers must be present.
• Per HECC, typical helmet stickers are valid
for 6 1/2 years.
Electronic Devices
308
• USA Hockey recognizes using modern
technology, but with limitations.
Electronic Devices
New Situation 3
308
Electronic Devices
New Situation 4
308
Electronic Devices
New Situation 5
308
Misconduct Penalties
Addition to 401(a)
New 601(e)(4)
401(a)
601(e)(4)
Progressive Suspensions
New 411
• New rule effective for the 2014-15 season.
• Recommended for 2013-14
• SED implementation under review.
• Increases game suspensions to a player who
receives their third and subsequent major
penalties for infractions classified as
“Aggressive Infractions” during the same
season.
• Adds suspension to the head coach for a team
receiving three major penalties in the same
game.
Progressive Suspensions
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New 411
• Rule Introduction :
• 4 New Situations in Casebook for your review.
Progressive Suspensions
and Players
New 411
• 3 Majors / Season => Addn'l 3 games susp.
• 4 Majors / Season => Addn'l 5 games susp.
• 5 Majors / Season => USAH Hearing
Progressive Suspensions
Aggressive Infractions
Aggressive
Infractions
New 411
Progressive Suspensions
and Head Coaches
Effects
on
Head
Coaches
New 411
Penalty Shot Situation
406(c)
• Interpretation to Rule 406(c), which says :
Officiating Equipment
501(c)
• Consolidates Official's Equipment
discussion to 501(c).
• Half-shield visor MANDATORY for all
officials beginning in 2013-14 season.
Officiating Equipment
501(c)
• Half-face shields (visors) must not be tinted
Linesman Duties Change
• Language removed regarding
face-off procedures.
503(b)
Penalty Timekeeper and
Penalty Bench
507(c)
• Clarifies who may occupy the penalty bench.
Attempt to Injure /
Deliberate Injury
602(a)
• Acts upon officials are covered under 601(f)(1).
OLD
NEW
Broken Stick
New Situation 10
605
Boarding
• Penalty options re-defined
• Minimum = Minor + Misconduct
603
Body Checking / Contact
• Clarifies definitions for Body Checking and
Body Contact categories of play.
604
Charging
• Penalty
options
re-defined
• Minimum =
Minor +
Misconduct
• Clarifies
contact with
goalkeepers
607
Officials, Pucks, and Goals
612(f)
• Revises wording governing goals scored after
striking officials.
NEW
OLD
Fighting and Helmet
Removal or Loss
• Rule provisions revised
615(c)
Fighting Helmets and Chinstraps
• New Situation 19 (Rule 615)
• Rule 304(c) also applies
304(c)
615(c)
Fighting Major and Match
Penalties
• New Situation 20 (Rule 615)
• Rules 403 and 405 also apply
403, 405,
615(f)
Fighting Game Management
• New Situation 28 (Rule 615)
615(e)
Head Contact
• Penalty options re-defined
• Minimum = Minor + Misconduct
620
Holding
• Clarifies what 'holding' includes
• Modifies criteria for Major + Game
Misconduct (No injury required)
622
Keeping Puck in Motion;
Delaying (?) the Game
632(c)
• Rule 632(c) removed; 632(d) re-numbered
Throwing Stick / Object
637(c)
• Rule revised to remove 'deliberately'.
Tripping/Clipping/Leg
Checking
639(a)(4)
639(b)
• Language to address 'Slew Footing' added.
Goalkeeper Privileged and
Warm-Up Areas
Glossary
• Language simply moved from Section One
(Rink); no change to definitions
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