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Introduction
USA Hockey Official Playing Rules 2001-2003
Introduction
Philosophy of Youth Hockey
Philosophy of Junior Hockey
Points of Emphasis, 2001 Through 2003 Seasons
Points of Emphasis, 1999 Through 2001 Seasons
Points of Emphasis, 1997-1999
Points of Emphasis, 1995-1997
Points of Emphasis, 1993-95
Glossary
Official Signals
Section One - The Rink
Rule 101. Rink
Rule 102. Dimensions of Rink
Rule 103. Goal Posts and Nets
Rule 104. Goal Crease and Goalkeeper's Privileged Area
Rule 105. Division of Ice Surface
Rule 106. Center Ice Spot and Circle
Rule 107. Face-off Spots in Neutral Zone
Rule 108. End Zone Face-off Spots and Circles
Rule 109. Players' Bench
Rule 110. Penalty Bench
Rule 111. Signal and Timing Devices
Rule 112. Security Protection
Section Two - Teams
Rule 201. Composition of Team
Rule 202. Captain of Team
Rule 203. Players in Uniform
Rule 204. Playing Lineup
Rule 205. Change of Players
Rule 206. Injured Players
Section Three - Equipment
Rule 301. Sticks
Rule 302. Skates
Rule 303. Goalkeeper's Equipment
Rule 304. Protective Equipment
Rule 305. Dangerous Equipment
Rule 306. Puck
Rule 307. Equipment Measurement
Rule 308. Electronic Devices
Section Four - Penalties
Rule 401. Penalties
Rule 402. Minor Penalties
Rule 403. Major Penalties
Rule 404. Misconduct Penalties
Rule 405. Match Penalties
Rule 406. Penalty Shot
Rule 407. Goalkeeper's Penalties
Rule 408. Delayed Penalties
Rule 409. Calling of Penalties
Rule 410. Supplementary Discipline
Section Five - Officials
Rule 501. Appointment of Officials
Rule 502. Referee
Rule 503. Linesman
Rule 504. Goal Judge
Rule 505. Penalty Timekeeper
Rule 506. Official Scorer
Rule 507. Game Timekeeper
Rule 508. Proper Authorities
Section Six - Playing Rules
Rule 601. Abuse of Officials and other Misconduct
Rule 602. Adjustment to Clothing and Equipment
Rule 603. Attempt to Injure/Deliberate Injury of Opponents (Head Butting)
Rule 604. Board-Checking
Rule 605. Broken Stick
Rule 606. Charging
Rule 607. Checking from Behind
Rule 608. Cross-Checking or Butt-Ending
Rule 609. Delaying the Game
Rule 610. Elbowing or Kneeing
Rule 611. Face-Offs
Rule 612. Falling on Puck
Rule 613. Fisticuffs (Fighting)
Rule 614. Goals and Assists
Rule 615. Handling Puck With Hands
Rule 616. Head Checking
Rule 617. High Sticks
Rule 618. Holding an Opponent
Rule 619. Hooking
Rule 620. Icing the Puck
Rule 621. Interference
Rule 622. Interference by Spectators
Rule 623. Kicking Player
Rule 624. Kicking Puck
Rule 625. Leaving the Player's Bench or Penalty Bench
Rule 626. Off-Sides
Rule 627. Passes
Rule 628. Puck Out of Bounds or Unplayable
Rule 629. Puck Must Be Kept In Motion
Rule 630. Puck Out of Sight and Illegal Puck
Rule 631. Puck Striking Official
Rule 632. Refusing to Start Play
Rule 633. Slashing
Rule 634. Spearing
Rule 635. Start of Game and Periods
Rule 636. Throwing Stick
Rule 637. Time of Match or Time-outs
Rule 638. Tied Games
Rule 639. Tripping
Rule 640. Unnecessary Roughness (Roughing)
Summary of Penalties
Minor Penalty
Bench Minor Penalty
Minor or Double Minor Penalty
Minor or Major
Minor plus Misconduct, or Major plus Game Misconduct
Major plus Game Misconduct
Minor, Double Minor, or Major plus Game Misconduct
Minor plus Misconduct Penalty
Minor plus Game Misconduct Penalty
Bench Minor or Game Misconduct, or both
Major plus Game Misconduct or Match Penalty
Match Penalty
Misconduct Penalty
Game Misconduct Penalty
Gross Misconduct II Penalty (Juniors only)
Misconduct or Game Misconduct Penalty
Game Misconduct or Match Penalty
Penalty Shot (only)
Penalty Shot or Awarded Goal
Awarded Goal (only)
Summary of Face-Off Locations
Center Ice Spot
Neutral Zone Spot
End Zone Face-Off Spot
Last Play Face-Off
HECC Approved Helmets
HECC Approved Facemasks
HECC Approved Goalkeeper Facemasks/Helmets
USA Hockey Official Playing Rules 2001-2003