2018-2019 NFHS & NJSIAA ICE HOCKEY RULES CHANGES Rule Change - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

2018-2019 NFHS & NJSIAA ICE HOCKEY RULES CHANGES

Rule Change RULE 3-1-1 STICKS ART. 1… Sticks shall be made of wood or other materials (non-metal protective coverings are permitted). The end of a hollow stick must be fully covered. The stick must be free of any projections, and all edges of the stick must be beveled. Penalty: Minor

Rule Change RULE 3-3-1 GOALKEEPER’S EQUIPMENT ART. 1… Required equipment for goalkeepers shall include gloves, skates, stick, flapper-style throat protector, leg pads, padded hockey pants/ hip pads, protective cup or pelvic protector, chest and arm protector. In addition, HECC/ ASTM full face mask and helmet with chin strap are required. Pants or socks shall be worn under leg pads to cover exposed skin on the legs. The headgear should be fastened in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, protecting the entire crown, front, temple and back of the head. Flapper-style throat protection must be separate, commercially manufactured, unaltered and properly attached to the helmet or face mask.

Rule Change RULE 4-2-8 MINOR PENALTIES ART. 8… When rules indicate "captain's choice of players" for serving the penalty, the captain must select a player who was on the ice when play was stopped, excluding goalkeepers. The penalty shall not be charged to the player selected to serve this penalty.

Rule Change RULE 8-2-3 DELAY OF GAME ART. 3… No player shall deliberately displace a goal cage. Penalty: Minor. If during a breakaway or occurring with less than two minutes remaining in regulation time or anytime during overtime, PENALTY SHOT. If preventing an obvious and imminent goal, AWARD GOAL.

Rule Change RULE 9-5-3 ICING THE PUCK ART. 3… If the officials shall have erred in calling an "icing the puck" infraction (regardless of whether either team is shorthanded), the ensuing faceoff shall take place at the center ice faceoff spot.

Points of Emphasis EDITORIAL CHANGE: RULE 2-5-1 CHANGE OF PLAYERS ART. 1, NOTE: If, in the course of substitution, either the player legally entering the game or the player retiring is struck accidentally by the puck, the play will not be stopped and no penalty will be called .

Points of Emphasis EDITORIAL CHANGE: RULE 9-3-3L CHANGE OF PLAYERS ART. 3... A goal shall NOT be allowed if: NOTE: the goal cage becomes unintentionally displaced prior to the puck completely crossing the goal line. If the action is ruled intentional, apply Rule 8-2-3.

Points of Emphasis CONCUSSION RECOGNITION AND MANAGEMENT  Commercially manufactured mouthguards are widely accepted as effective and provide oral protection. This applies to all levels of contact sports. NFHS rules require mouthguards for no other reason than oral protection for student-athletes.  For this concept to work, it requires buy-in from all constituents within education-based athletics.  This includes students, parents, coaches, officials and school administrators.  Enforcement of mouthguard rules primarily rests with the coaches and officials working cooperatively, emphasizing player safety.

Points of Emphasis OFFICIALS: GAME MANAGEMENT  Faceoffs – Both teams must have an equal opportunity to play the puck. This requires proper positioning of all players and the official conducting the faceoff.  Icing – If the puck is shot from behind the center red line, potential icing applies. It is improper to waive icing simply because the puck is close to the center red line.  Offsides – Officials must always be in a proper position to accurately determine offsides. A goal scored on an obvious offsides play will adversely impact the officials' credibility throughout the game.  Calling the game – A smooth flowing game is a great experience for all participants and spectators. However, this does not mean that officials should "let them play." Offenses must be penalized at all times during the game, regardless of the score or period.

Points of Emphasis COACHES AND ADMINISTRATORS  It is the responsibility of the head coach to ensure that all participants are equipped according to the rules.  All players shall wear a HECC-certified helmet and face mask, including J-clips, ear pieces and a valid HECC Certification sticker. A school administrator or designee must annually review all helmets and face masks to confirm compliance.  Taunting and unsportsmanlike conduct directed at opponents or officials will not be tolerated.  Please be aware of the penalty for racial, ethnic and gender slurs.

Rule Change NJSIAA RULES MODIFICATIONS Rule 2-4-2 Starting Lineups There shall be a five (5) minute intermission between non-ice resurfacing periods. It is recommended teams remain at the players bench area during the intermission between non-ice resurfacing periods. A team may retire to their locker room however, must return within five (5) minutes and proceed directly to the players bench. The Game Time Keeper shall sound a warning signal with one (1) minute remaining in the five (5) minute intermission. The game clock shall be reset and the starting line ups shall immediately proceed to the face off. Penalty: Minor (captain’s choice of players)

Rule Change NJSIAA RULES MODIFICATIONS Rule 9-10 Start of Game and Periods/Pregame Warm-Up Ice resurfacing shall not be allowed between the pregame warm up and the first period. “dirty ice” may be utilized for warm up however, the first period shall commence immediately after the conclusion of warm up. For violation of this rule, the offending team(s) shall be assessed a minor penalty and the incident shall be reported to the NJSIAA office. For all regular season, cup, and State Tournament games, there shall be a warm-up period of eight (8) minutes. There shall be a five (5) minute intermission between non-ice resurfacing periods with the exception of the Overtime Period Procedure.

Rule Change NJSIAA RULES MODIFICATIONS Rule 9-11 Tied Games – League and Non-League There shall be no overtime periods except in league playoffs, regular season tournaments or when playing out of state. For games that require a team to advance, a 15-minute overtime and shootout procedure must be used. For final or championship games, a 15-minute overtime must be used. A shootout shall not be allowed. Co-Champions shall be declared.

Rule Change NJSIAA RULES MODIFICATIONS Rule 9-11 Tied Games – NJSIAA State Tournament For Preliminary Round games that require a team to advance, a 15-minute overtime and shootout procedure must be used. For NJSIAA State Final games one fifteen-minute sudden victory overtime must be played. If the score is tied after the first overtime, a ten-minute rest period must take place. A seven and one-half minute sudden victory overtime period will be played. Each team shall be allowed a maximum of four players plus a goaltender, 4 vs. 4. If the score remains tied after the first seven and one-half minute, 4 vs. 4 overtime period, a ten-minute rest period must take place. The game shall continue with subsequent seven and one-half minute, 4 vs. 4 overtime periods and ten-minute rest periods until a goal is scored.

Rule Change STATE FINAL OVERTIME PERIOD PROCEDURE  There shall be a warm-up period of eight (8) minutes.  One (1) fifteen (15) minute sudden victory overtime must be played.  If the score is tied after the first overtime, a ten (10) minute rest (intermission) period must take place.  A seven and one half (7&1/2) minute sudden victory overtime period will be played.  Each team shall be allowed a maximum of four (4) players plus a goaltender, 4 vs. 4.  If the score remains tied after the first seven and one half (7&1/2) minute 4 vs. 4, sudden victory overtime period, a ten (10) minute rest (intermission) period must take place.  The game shall continue with subsequent seven and one half (7&1/2) minute, 4 vs. 4, sudden victory overtime periods and ten (10) minute rest (intermission) periods until a goal is scored.  All NFHS and NJSIAA Rules Modifications shall apply during the overtime periods.