Rule 302. Skates

1. All players and On-Ice Officials must wear hockey skates of a design approved by the Rules Committee. All skates worn by players (but not goalkeepers) and by the On-Ice Officials shall be equipped with approved safety heel tips, if so designed.

   When the Referee becomes aware that any player is wearing skates on which the protective heel tip is missing or broken, if so designed, he shall order that player off the ice immediately and such player shall not be permitted to participate further in the game until the heel tip has been replaced.

   It is recommended that all players (except goalkeepers) and On-Ice Officials wear skates with blades that have been approved by HECC.

2. The use of speed skates or fancy skates or any skate so designed that it may cause injury is prohibited.