National hockey league official rules 20152016 iv detail of goal crease 6 16 28 11 from end of boards to center of goal line 4 46. The league also determines the specifications for playing equipment used in its games. A player is permitted accidental contact on an opponent if the act is committed as a normal windup or follow through of a shooting motion. Heres where they fit in the national hockey league rulebook. Like most street hockey groups, we use the official nhl rule book, as our starting point for rules. Infractions of the rules, such as offside and icing, lead to a stoppage of play and subsequent to the offending teams. You never know when youll have to prove to a friend that you are right about a rule. The general rule of thumb for how high a hockey stick can legally go is shoulder height. High sticking is a minor penalty where a players stick makes contact with any part of an. Today on hockey wilderness, we begin a process to determine what fans believe is the leagues worst rule.
High sticking is the name of two infractions in the sport of ice hockey that may occur when a player intentionally or inadvertently plays the puck with his or her stick above the height of the shoulders or above the cross bar of a hockey goal. In most cases when something new comes up, we default to what would be called in the nhl. High sticking a high stick is one which is carried above the height of the opponents shoulders. This can result in a penalty or a stoppage of play. Fighting in ice hockey is an established tradition of the sport in north america, with a long history that involves many levels of amateur and professional play and includes some notable individual fights. Jun 21, 2019 the nhl has introduced a number of rule changes for the 201920 season, approved by the board of governors and competition committee.
Note high sticking is the action where a player carries the stick above the normal height of the opponents shoulders and makes contact with the opponent. Theres no way we can cover all the ice hockey rules in one page. If you are serious about playing this game, you should definitely pick up a current rule book and get to know it very well. Nhl rules on legality of lacrossestyle goals, high sticks. In the nhl, an attacking player who commits a high sticking the puck infraction in the offensive zone causes a face off all the way back in his teams end zone beside his goalie.
National hockey league official rules 20092010 1 section 1 playing area rule 1 rink 1. If one looks at the letter of the law in the nhl rule book rule 66 pertains to high sticking, there is not a penalty exception granted for a player whose stick. High sticking was redefined to allow goals that were scored with a stick. National hockey league official rules 20072008 1 section 1 playing area rule 1 rink 1. Welcome to the next installment in our series where the wiim authors read big, boring nhl documents so you dont have to. The high stick violation is considered to be completed because the puck was not in possession and control of the opposing team. The nhl rulebook has been updated for the 201920 season with changes to. The nhl rules are broken and its ruining hockey games for. That shouldnt negate the highsticking the puck whistle though, since the important part is not that the opponent touches the pack but gains possessioncontrol. A player is permitted accidental contact on an opponent if the act. Rule changes for 201920 nhl season pro hockey rumors. To help clarify this, high sticking is defined in the rules of usa hockey as follows. A primer on the nhls rule changes for 201920 the star. High sticking was redefined to allow goals that were scored with a stick below the height of the crossbar of the goal frame.
Expansion of coach challenges to allow challenge of situations where play should have been stopped, including pucks in the netting, pucks played with high sticks, and hand passes. Rule 621 high sticks note high sticking is the action where a player carries the stick above the normal height of the opponents shoulders and makes contact with the opponent. Nhl standard rules are in place to keep the game safe and make the game more fun to watch. When a puck has been contacted by a high stick, the play shall be permitted to continue, provided that. National hockey league nhl pages on rauzulus street. Like all sports, the nhl national hockey league goes through rule changes from season to season. This rule was eliminated from the national hockey league and other north american professional leagues beginning in the 19992000 season.
The changes are meant to address several situations that occurred in the previous season and playoffs, while. The nhl has determined that each professional is responsible for controlling his stick at all times. Click here for the upcoming schedule and to learn how to subscribe. In the rules of the national hockey league, highsticking is defined as a penalty in rule 60 and as. Highsticking is the name of two infractions in the sport of ice hockey that may occur when a. Ice hockey is a game of skating speed, aggressiveness, stickhandling, shooting and passing. For the purposes of this rule, the crease extends vertically from the painted lines to the top of the goal frame. The nhl rulebook has been updated for the 201920 season. Highsticking is the name of two infractions in the sport of ice hockey that may occur when a player intentionally or inadvertently plays the puck with his or her stick above the height of the shoulders or above the cross bar of a hockey goal. What you need to know about the nhls rule changes for 201920. Iihf official rule book iihf international ice hockey. There are 12 sticks on the ice at a time during the majority of an nhl game. In the hands of the right player, a hockey stick can pass a puck 60 feet right on to the tape of another players stick blade. You want to know which rule i think is stupid and one that really grinds my gears.
High sticking redefined to allow goals scored with a high stick below the height of the crossbar of the. The puck must always enter the attacking zone first. Nhl, the nhl shield, the word mark and image of the stanley cup, the stanley cup playoffs logo, the stanley cup final logo, center ice name and logo, nhl conference logos, nhl winter classic name, and the biggest assist happens. Fighting may be performed by enforcers, or goons french. If a players stick makes contact with an opposing player above the shoulders, a highsticking penalty will be called.
The national hockey league has implemented a series of minor rule changes for the 201920 nhl season, which begins wednesday night with games featuring the toronto maple leafs, washington capitals. High sticking is the penalty that is assessed when one player loses control and makes contact. The national hockey league rules are the rules governing the play of the national hockey league nhl, a professional ice hockey organization. The nhl has once again made some tweaks to the rule book heading into the 201920 season.
Hockey equipment resource center what is high sticking in. Today on hockey wilderness, we begin a process to determine what fans. Changes for this season include expansion of coachs challenges. Sep 25, 2019 the nhl has once again made some tweaks to the rule book heading into the 201920 season. The 19 biggest rule changes in nhl history fox sports.
In the rules of the national hockey league, highsticking is defined as a penalty in rule 60 and as a nonpenalty foul in rule 80. Last season, the nhl implemented a handful of small but impactful rule changes that seemed to increase offense around the league the average goals per game of. Some leagues rules, such as nhl hockey rules, allow all players in the zone to leave and return if the puck is shot over the blue line while they are in the zone. Heres how lacrossestyle goals are addressed in the national hockey league rule book. Rule 621 high sticks usa hockey officiating rulebook. Nhl announces rule changes for 201920 season nhl hockey news. The changes are meant to address several situations that occurred in the previous season and playoffs, while also improving safety and offensive opportunities.
The official national hockey league web site includes features, news, rosters. The nhl has introduced a number of rule changes for the 201920 season, approved by the board of governors and competition committee. Todays nhl rulebook post is all about hockey sticks. The offside rule in hockey is when any player crosses the blue line into their attacking zone before the puck enters.
Ca hockey canada referees case book rule combination 20182020 5 official caserule book message from the hockey canada board of directors the rules which are contained in this book are the only rules which are to be used in the playing of hockey under the jurisdiction of hockey canada. Like all sports, the nhl national hockey league goes through rule. However, in minor hockey, the face off merely comes outside the blue line of the defending team. Highsticking a high stick is one which is carried above the height of the opponents shoulders. What constitutes a highsticking penalty and how does that differ in the nhl vs. In the nhl, an attacking player who commits a high sticking the puck infraction in the. Highsticking a highstick is one which is carried above the height of the opponents shoulders. Rule 58 buttending rule 59 crosschecking rule 60 highsticking rule. Canadian hockey referees case bookrule combination, 2001, pg. Its all very vaguely written in the nhl rule book, so its in my opinion a 8020 grey zone.
In amateur and international hockey, the goal crease is a half circle with radius of 6 ft 1. In ice hockey this is called high sticking, and it carries three penalties. Explaining the nhl rule changes for 201920 season bleacher. There is no verbiage for a major penalty on a highsticking infraction in the nhl official rules. A major plus a game misconduct penalty shall be imposed on any player who. That same stick may be able to fire a puck at 100 miles per hour or better or maneuver the puck through the smallest of openings.
National hockey league nhl major rule changes online. Is the iihf rule book ready for leggio facing a breakaway. Feb 05, 2014 welcome to the next installment in our series where the wiim authors read big, boring nhl documents so you dont have to. This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form or. Apr 05, 2019 like all sports, the nhl national hockey league goes through rule changes from season to season. Highsticking penalties are handled in rule 60, which also includes 60. Oct 02, 2019 the national hockey league has implemented a series of minor rule changes for the 201920 nhl season, which begins wednesday night with games featuring the toronto maple leafs, washington capitals. Extremely thorough and expertly detailed, this guide is the most valuable resource for referees, coaches, leagues.
In iihf rule book its written way better and clearer. Jun 10, 2019 the nhl rule book right now is basically pointless. Buttending, rule 60 highsticking or rule 62 spearing, and a goal is scored, two. A player must be accountable for being in control of their stick at all times. Players and goalkeepers must be in control and responsible for their stick. Team a high sticks the puck in its defending zone, and the puck moves into the neutral zone, where a team b defenseman strikes the puck with a high stick and the puck leaves the rink. Nhl announces rule changes for 201920 season nhl hockey. High sticking redefined to allow goals scored with a high stick below the height of the crossbar of the goal frame.
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