Open Book Exam
Head Contact
Head Contact
 Which penalty may NOT be assessed for illegal contact to an
opponent’s head ?
 (a) Minor Penalty plus Misconduct
 (b) Double Minor Penalty
 (c) Major Penalty plus Game Misconduct
 Rule 620 (a)
Equipment
Equipment
 A Midget player whose helmet is dislodged during play may
put his helmet back on and continue play?
 True
 False
 Rule 304 (e)
EQUIPMENT
 It is REQUIRED that all goalkeepers wear a hanging
throat/neck laceration protector
 True
 False
 Rule 303 (b)
Icing
 During a potential icing situation, icing shall NOT be called
if the puck goes through the goal crease before crossing the
goal line (no goal is scored)
 True
 False
 Rule 624 (a)
Off-sides
 If there is an attacking player off-side the instant the puck is
carried across the determining edge of the blue line:
 (a) The official shall signal for a delayed off-sides.
 (b) The official shall stop play for an immediate off-sides.
 (c) Wash out the off-sides and allow play to continue.
 Rule 630 (c)
Signals
 The penalty for body checking in a Non-Body Checking
game is the same as the Roughing penalty signal.
 True
 False
 Official Signals (page 325)
Signals
Body Checking
Roughing
Basic Officiating Manual
 In a two-official system, following a stoppage of play for an
off-side, which official conducts the face-off?
 (a) The official who made the call
 (b) The official who did NOT make the call
 (c) The official who was on the side of the ice where the face-
off will occur.
 Page 30 Retrieving The Puck
Calling of Penalties
 Team B scores during a delayed minor penalty to Team A
(even strength). The penalty to theTeam A player must be
recorded on the score sheet but the player does not serve the
penalty.
 True
 False
 409 (b)
Team Officials (Coach)
 If at any time during the game there are no Team Officials left
on the player’s bench, a responsible adult may come to the
bench and supervise the players for the remainder of the
game.
 True
 False
 201 (b)
Standard of Play
 Under the Standard of Play initiative, interference should be called
when the following occurs:
 (a) A player maintains foot speed and body position between the
opponent and the puck without changing his skating lane
 (b) Players are competing for body position using strength and
balance.
 (c) A player uses the body to establish a “pick” that prevents an
opponent from being able to chase the puck carrier.
 Pre-Face page xiii (INTERFERENCE)
Spearing
Spearing
 The minimum penalty for Spearing an opponent is a minor
plus misconduct penalty.
 True
 False
 635 (a)
Abuse of Officials
 Shooting the puck after a whistle results in a minor penalty
for unsportsmanlike conduct if the player had sufficient time
to refrain from taking the shot.
 True
 False
 601 (a)(4)
Delayed Penalties
 If three players from the same team are on the penalty bench
serving non-coincident minor penalties assessed at different times
when the first penalty expires:
 (a) The player whose penalty has expired returns to the game
immediately
 (b) Nobody returns to the game and the third penalty time begins.
 (c) All players must remain on the penalty bench until the next
stoppage of play.
 408 (a)
Two Official System
 In a two-official system, both officials have equal authority
regarding game management, penalties, and goals.
 True
 False
 Basic Officiating Manual
Face-Off Locations
 An attacking player deflects the puck out of play in the
attacking zone. The resulting face-off is conducted at the
attacking team’s end zone face-off spot.
 True
 False
 631 (d) and Summary of Face-Off Locations (page
321)
Two-Official Positioning
 In a two-official system, after Team A advances the puck into
its attacking zone, the official making the call at the blue line:
 (a) Continues into the attacking zone.
 (b) Holds the blue line while the other official skates into the
zone.
 (c) Retreats back towards the center ice.
 Basic Officiating Manual (page 27) Positioning
During Play
Face-Off Locations
 Team A commits a penalty infraction in their defending zone.
Before play can be stopped, the puck enters the attacking zone of
Team A. After play is stopped in Team A’s attacking zone, where is
the ensuing face-off?
 (a) Team A’s defending zone
 (b) Team A’s attacking zone
 (c) At the nearest Neutral Zone face-off spot where play was
stopped
 612 (c)
Time Outs
 During a timeout, which of the following is NOT true:
 (a) Either team may warm up their goalkeeper using four pucks
 (b) Penalized players must remain in the penalty box.
 (c) Penalized players may leave the penalty box to participate in
the time-out and listen to their coach.
 636 (f)
Protective Equipment
Protective Equipment
 Mouthpieces are NOT required in which youth age
classification
 (a) 12 & Under (Peewee)
 (b) 14 & Under (Bantam)
 (c) 10 & Under (Squirt)
 304 (f)
Standard of Play
 Under the Standard of Play initiative, the stick may be placed
against the body. However, once the stick is used to gain a
positional advantage, a penalty must be called.
 True
 False
 Preface xii and xiii
Double Minor Penalty
 A player receives a double minor penalty for roughing under
Rule 640(a). This penalty is recorded on the score sheet as
one four–minute penalty
 True
 False
 640 (a)
Calling Off-Sides
 The puck is located in the neutral zone. The blue line is part
of:
 (a) Only the neutral zone
 (b) Only the attacking zone
 (c) Both the neutral zone and attacking zone
 630 (a) (note)
Face-Off Locations
 Which of the following would (generally) result in a face-off
at the center ice spot?
 (a) Premature goalkeeper substitution when offending team
is in the attacking zone.
 (b) Icing error by an official
 (c) Unsuccessful penalty shot
 612 (a)
Two-Official System
 In a two officiating system, after the opening face-off, what
determines the direction in which the official not conducting
the face-off moves:
 (a) The officials determined ends before the game
 (b) Signal from the face-off official
 (c) The direction of the puck and the ensuing flow of play.
 Basic Officiating Manual (page 27)
Standard of Play
 Under the Body Checking Standard of Play initiative, a player
is entitled to use proper body position and body contact in all
age classifications in order to gain a competitive advantage.
 True
 False
 Preface ix
Calling of Penalties
 During a delayed penalty, play shall be stopped whenever a
member of the offending team gains “possession and control”
of the puck.
 True
 False
 409 (a) and (note 1)
Abuse of Officials
Abuse of Officials and Other
Misconcuct
 Which of the following would NOT result in a game
misconduct to a player?
 (a) Obscene gesture
 (b) Profane language
 (c) Racial/ethnic slur
 601 (c) (2)
 601 (e) (2)
Delayed Off-Sides
 In a Youth 14 & Under game, an official is signaling a delayed off-
side situation as there are players offside when the puck enters the
attacking zone:
 (a) The play becomes legal if all the attacking are simultaneously
clear of the end zone.
 (b) The play becomes legal as soon as the originally off-side
player(s) clear the end zone.
 (c) The delayed off-side remains in effect until the puck leaves the
zone.
 630 (d)
Face-Off Locations
 Face-offs in the neutral zone may take place (not a goal, premature
goalie substitution, or start of a period situation):
 (a) At any location within the four face-off spots
 (b) Only at one of the neutral zone face-off spots or center ice
location
 (c) Only along the parallel lines on each side of the ice connecting
the neutral zone and end zone face-off spots.
 612 (b)
Slashing
Slashing
 If an opponent is injured from a slashing infraction, the
minimum penalty is a:
 (a) Minor plus Misconduct
 (b) Major plus Misconduct
 (c) Major plus Game Misconduct
 634 (b)
Charging
 The MINIMUM penalty for charging is:
 Minor
 Minor plus Misconduct
 Major
 Rule 607 (a)
Boarding
 The MINIMUM penalty for Boarding is:
 Minor
 Minor plus Misconduct
 Major
 603 (a)
Delayed Off-Sides
 Delayed (tag-up) off-sides is NOT allowed in what level:
 (a) Adult (male & female)
 (b) 12 & Under (Youth and Girls)
 (c) 14 & Under (Youth and Girls)
 630 (d)
Match Penalty
Match Penalty
 Which of the following results in a match penalty?
 (a) Obscene gesture
 (b) Profane language
 (c) Attempting to injure a team official (coach)
 601 (f) (2)
Face-Off Locations
 With the play in the attacking zone, the attacking team shoots the
puck. The puck deflects off the defending team near the top of
the face-off circle and goes out of the rink. The face- shall be
conducted?
 (a) At the attacking team’s defensive zone face-off spot
 (b) In the attacking team’s attacking end zone along the line
connecting the face-off spots
 (c) At the nearest neutral zone face-off spot
 612 (b)
Match Penalty
Match Penalty
 Whenever a match penalty is assessed for attempted physical
harm to an official, a written report to the District Refereein-Chief is required:
 (a) Within 12 hours of the occurrence
 (b) Within 48 hours of the occurrence
 (c) Within 72 hours of the occurrence
 601 (f) (1) (note)
COMMUNICATION
Communication
 Which of the following is a good example of when it is
important for the official to verbally communicate with
players/coaches?
 (a) Close plays at the blue line or icings
 (b) Multiple penalty situations
 (c) Both (a) and (b)
 Basic Officiating Manual (page 66)
Face-Offs
 A player not taking a face-off may be in motion as long as that
player is outside the face-off circle and is on-side.
 True
 False
 613 (b) and Casebook (Rule 613 Situation 7)
Game Misconduct and Match Penalties
Match Pentalty
 A match penalty shall be assessed to any player who
deliberately removes his (or his opponent’s)
helmet/facemask prior to or during an altercation. In
addition, a game misconduct shall be assessed to any player
whose helmet comes off during an altercation.
 True
 False
 615 (c)
Penalty Shot
Penalty Shot
 A team may change goalkeepers to defend against a penalty
shot.
 True
 False
 406 (b) Casebook (page 125) Situation 4
Match Penalty
 Who may be assessed a match penalty?
 (a) Only Players
 (b) Only Team Officials (coaches)
 (c) Players and Team Officials
 405 (a)
Two Official System
Two-Official System
 In a two-official system, the puck is frozen in the corner and the
Front Official blows the whistle to stop. Players immediately
separate. The Back Official should:
 (a) Move into the end zone and retrieve the puck
 (b) Remain at the blue line and allow the Front Official to retrieve
the puck and conduct the face-off.
 (c) Go directly to the location of the ensuing face-off.
 Basic Officiating Manual (page 30) Retrieving the Puck
Delay of Game
Delay of Game
 Deliberately shooting the puck out of the playing area results
in a minor penalty to the player or goalkeeper shooting it.
 True
 False
 610 (c)
Spearing
Spearing
 Which statement regarding spearing is correct?
 (a) Contact must be made for this penalty.
 (b) Penalty options are a major plus game misconduct or a
match penalty.
 (c) If the referee feels that only a minor penalty applies, the
infraction must be indicated as Slashing.
 635 (a) (b)
Off-Sides
 An attacking player (non-puck carrier) is off-sides when the puck
crosses the determining edge of the blue line if:
 (a) The player has skate contact with the neutral zone and the blue
line.
 (b) The player has skate contact with the neutral zone and
attacking zone.
 (c) The player does not have skate contact with the neutral zone or
the attacking zone blue line.
 630 (a)
Goals
 If the puck is directed into the goal by the skate of an
attacking player, the goal shall be allowed.
 True
 False
 617 (c) (1) (2)
No Goal!
Goalkeepers Penalties
Goalkeepers Penalties
 Who would serve the penalty if Team A’s goalkeeper receives
a misconduct penalty?
 (a) The substitute goalkeeper
 (b) An player on Team A
 (c) Any player on Team A who was on the ice at the time of
the offense.
 407 (a)
Standard of Play
 Under the Standard of Play initiative, which of the following
shall NOT be penalized
 (a) Competing for the puck using strength and balance
 (b) Acts of intimidating or dangerous nature
 (c) Excessively hard body checks on the puck carrier that are
intimidating in nature
 Preface ix, x, and xi
Players in Uniform
Players in Uniform
 The players and coaches from a team’s roster who may be
listed on the score sheet and considered “eligible” for a youth
game include:
 (a) All players and coaches
 (b) Only those players and coaches who are present for the
start of the game
 (c) Only players and coaches who are not suspended
 203 (a)
Butt-Ending and Spearing
Butt-Ending and Spearing
 A player who receives a penalty for Spearing or Butt-Ending
shall be assessed, at a minimum, a five-minute major and
game misconduct penalty.
 True
 False
 606 (a) and 635 (a)
Sticks
Sticks
 During play, Player #3 carries a replacement stick to his
teammate. No penalty shall be called provided Player #3
does not participate in play with more than one stick.
 True
 False
 301 (e)
Delay of Game
Delay of Game
 For a Delay of Game minor penalty to apply for goal post
displacement:
 (a) The goalkeeper must be out of the crease
 (b) A scoring opportunity must be lost
 (c) The action must be deliberate
 610 (e)
Checking From Behind
Checking From Behind
 Player A5 is standing along the board with his back to center
ice. Player B12 checks player A5 head first into the boards
from behind. The correct penalty call is:
 (a) Minor penalty for Charging
 (b) Major penalty for Boarding
 (c) Major plus Game Misconduct for Checking From Behind
 608 (b)
Helmets and Facemasks
Helmets and Facemasks
 In Youth and Girls divisions, helmets and facemasks must be
worn on the team benches and penalty benches.
 True
 False
 304 (c)
Face-Off Locations
 The face-off location for an intentional off-side is at a
defensive end-zone face-off spot of the offending team.
 True
 False
 630 (c)
Face-Off Locations
 All face-offs in the end zones are conducted along the
imaginary parallel lines connecting the end zone face-off
spots with the neutral zone face-off spots.
 True
 False
 612 (b) and Basic Officiating Manual (page 40)
Face-Off Procedures
Face-Offs Procedures
 If a false face-off occurs, either team may change players
before the second attempt.
 True
 False
 613 (d), 610 (h), and Casebook (page 226) Situation
13
Face-Off Procedures
 When should the official conducting the face-off blow the
whistle?
 At the conclusion of the line change procedure
 Immediately before dropping the puck
 Only if he thinks the players aren’t getting into position
quickly enough.
 Page 11 Basic Officiating Manual
Standard of Play
 Under the Standard of Play initiative, a player who is in possession and
control of the puck, and who has established body position on an
opponent, may use their free arm to fend off an opponent as long as
they:
 (a) Push off with the forearm allowing them to increase the space
between themselves and the opponent
 (b) Use their arm to maintain the favorable body position that they have
attained
 (c) Grab the opponent’s stick to prevent them from getting the puck
 Preface xiii
Face-Off Location
 Which of the following does NOT result in a neutral zone
face-off?
 (a) Goal crease violation
 (b) Intentional off-side
 (c) Attacking team shoots puck out of playing area from the
attacking zone
 Summary of Face-Off Locations (page 321)
Tripping
Tripping
 Penalty options for Tripping include a minor, major, or major
plus game misconduct penalty
 True
 False
 639 (a) (b)
Delayed Penalties
Delayed Penalties
 With teams at full strength, a delayed penalty for Checking
From Behind (minor plus misconduct) is being signaled and
the non-offending team scores during the delayed penalty.
The penalized player only serves the misconduct penalty.
 True
 False
 409 (b)
Standard of Play
 Under the Standard of Play initiative, a defensive player in front of
the net may use his body position and strength to gain an
advantageous body position on his opponent. This is allowed as
long as he does NOT use his arms or stick to create space between
him and his opponent or use his stick to impede his opponent’s
ability to move in a desired location.
 True
 False
 Preface
Major plus Game Misconduct
 In all Youth, High School, and Girls age classifications, if a
player receives a non-coincidental major plus game
misconduct, the team must place a substitute player in the
penalty box immediately.
 True
 False
 403 (d)
Team Officials-Game Misconducts
 A Bantam team has a head coach and one assistant coach on the
bench. During the first period, the head coach receives a game
misconduct penalty and leaves the bench area. During the third
period, the team receives its 15th penalty. As a result, the head
coach is suspended for the next two games.
 True
 False
 401 (b), 404 (b) & Casebook (Rule 401 Situation 6)
Standard of Play
 Under the Standard of Play initiative, stick lifts or stick
presses are allowed as long as they are on the lower portion
of the opponent’s stick and don’t slide up onto the upper
portion of the stick and hands.
 True
 False
 Preface xii
Body Checking
Body Checking
 Body Checking is prohibited in the Youth 12 & Under, all
Girls/Women, and Non-Check Adult age classifications.
 True
 False
 604 (a)
Standard of Play
 Under the Standard of Play initiative, which action warrants a
minor or major penalty for slashing?
 (a) Contact is made on the glove of an opponent, causing the
player to lose control of the puck
 (b) Slight contact to feel the opponent’s location is made on the
body but no competitive advantage is gained.
 (c) Contact is made on the lower portion of the opponent’s stick
for the purpose of dislodging the puck
 Preface xiii and xiv
Linesman’s Responsibilities
Linesman’s Responsibilities
 A Linesman is permitted to stop play for an injury potential
minor penalty that is NOT observed by the referee.
 True
 False
 503 (e)
Coincidental Penalties
 A team’s on-ice strength does NOT change when
coincidental minor penalties are assessed to each team.
 True
 False
 402 (f)
Referee’s Responsibilities
Referee’s Responsibilities
 At the completion of the game, the Referee determines he
accidentally assessed a major plus misconduct (instead of game
misconduct) for checking from behind, the correct course of
action is:
 (a) Change the misconduct to a game misconduct on the score
sheet.
 (b) Let the penalty stand as assessed (no action taken)
 (c) File a game report to the local governing body (through Local
Supervisor)
 Rule 502 (a & e) (Rule 502 Casebook Situation 6)
Injured Players
Injured Players
 If play is stopped because of an apparent player injury, the
player, other than the goalkeeper, is required to leave the
playing area until play has resumed.
 True
 False
 Rule 206 (a)
Refusing to Start Play
 After a disputed call, Team A’s Head Coach refuses to put the
correct number of players on the ice. The proper sequence
is:
 (a) Bench Minor penalty, then forfiet
 (b) Bench Minor, then Match penalty to head coach
 (c) Bench Minor, suspended game and Match penalty to head
coach
 633 (a)
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