Rule 602. Adjustment to Clothing and Equipment

1. Play shall not be stopped, nor the game delayed by reason of adjustment to clothing, equipment, skates or sticks.

2. For an infringement of this rule, a minor penalty shall be assessed.

3. The onus of maintaining clothing and equipment in proper condition shall be upon the player. If adjustments are required, the player shall retire from the ice and play shall continue uninterruptedly with a substitute.

4. No delay shall be permitted for the repair or adjustment of goalkeeper's equipment. If adjustments are required the goalkeeper will retire from the ice and his place will be taken by the substitute or temporary goalkeeper (See Glossary) immediately and no warm-up will be permitted unless the team uses its time-out.

5. For an infraction of this rule by a goalkeeper, a minor penalty shall be imposed.