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NHL RULES
Once you understand the fundamental rules and regulations of the game of hockey, youll really begin to enjoy it. These are the NHL official rules through the 2001-02 season. ... A tie at the end of regulation play is worth one point to each team in the NHL Standings. A victory in overtime is worth an additional one point in the NHL standings. ...
THE TEAM
RULES 13 - 19
Rule 13. ... Captain of Team
(a) One Captain shall be appointed by each Team, and he alone shall have the privilege of discussing with the Referee any questions relating to interpretation of rules which may arise during the progress of a game. ...
(c) Only the Captain, when invited to do so by the Referee, shall have the privilege of discussing any point relating to the interpretation of rules. ...
A complaint about a penalty is NOT a matter "relating to the interpretation of the rules" and a minor penalty shall be imposed against any Captain or other player making such a complaint. ...
The substitute goalkeeper shall be subject to the regular rules governing goalkeepers and shall be entitled to the same privileges. ... Sticks
(a) The sticks shall be made of wood or other material approved by the Rules Committee, and must not have any projections. ...
THE TEAM
RULES 41 - 57
Rule 41. ...
(h) When stoppage occurs between the end face-off spots and near end of the rink, the puck shall be faced-off at the end face-off spot on the side where the stoppage occurs unless otherwise expressly provided by these Rules. ...
(k) When the game is stopped for any reason not specifically covered in the Official Rules, the puck must be faced-off where it was last played. ...
(NOTE 3) Referees are directed to employ every means provided by these rules to stop "brawling" and should use this Rule and Rules 41(e) and (f) - Abuse of Officials and other Misconduct. ...
(g) Any goal scored, other than as covered by the Official Rules, shall not be allowed. ...
RULES 58 - 70
Rule 58. ...
Rules 71 - 93
Rule 71. ... The puck shall then be faced-off at the point where the play was stopped unless otherwise provided for in the Rules. ... )
Penalties
Rules 26 - 33
Rule 26. ...
(NOTE 1) Regulations regarding additional penalties and substitutes are specifically covered in individual Rules 43, 52 and 69. ... Penalty Shot
(a) Any infraction of the rules which calls for a "PENALTY SHOT" shall be taken as follows:
The Referee shall ask to have announced over the public address system the name of the player designated by him or selected by the Team entitled to take the shot (as appropriate). ... However, any additional penalties as specifically called for by the individual rules covering match penalties will apply, and the offending Team shall be penalized accordingly. ... (See Rules 43, 52 and 69. ... Calling of Penalties
(a) Should an infraction of the rules which would call for a minor, major, misconduct, game misconduct or match penalty be committed by a player of the side in possession of the puck, the Referee shall immediately blow his whistle and penalize the offending player. ...
(b) Should an infraction of the rules which would call for a minor, major, misconduct, game misconduct or match penalty be committed by a player of the Team not in possession of the puck, the Referee will blow his whistle and impose the penalty on the offending player upon completion of the play by the Team in possession of the puck. ... Supplementary Discipline
In addition to the automatic fines and suspensions imposed under these Rules, the Commissioner may, at his discretion, investigate any incident that occurs in connection with any Pre-season, Exhibition, League or Playoff game and may assess additional fines and/or suspensions for any offense committed during the course of a game or any aftermath thereof by a player, Trainer, Manager, Coach or club executive, whether or not such offense has been penalized by the Referee. ... Supplementary Discipline
In addition to the automatic fines and suspensions imposed under these Rules, the Commissioner may, at his discretion, investigate any incident that occurs in connection with any Pre-season, Exhibition, League or Playoff game and may assess additional fines and/or suspensions for any offense committed during the course of a game or any aftermath thereof by a player, Trainer, Manager, Coach or club executive, whether or not such offense has been penalized by the Referee. ...
The Officials
Rules 34 - 40
Rule 34. ...
(f) It shall be his duty to impose such penalties as are prescribed by the rules for infractions thereof and he shall give the final decision in matters of disputed goals. ... In the event that the Referee disallows a goal for any violation of the rules, he shall report the reason for disallowance to the Official Scorer who shall announce the Referees decision correctly over the public address system.
The infraction of the rules for which each penalty has been imposed will be announced correctly, as reported by the Referee, over the public address system. ...
(i) He shall not halt the game for any infractions of the rules concerning off-side play at the blue line or center line, or any violation of Rule 65, icing the puck. Determining infractions of these rules is the duty of the Linesmen unless, by virtue of some accident, the Linesman is prevented from doing so in which case the duties of the Linesman shall be assumed by the Referee until play is stopped. ... In the event that an NHL Supervisor is in attendance at a game where a spare Official is present, he shall have the authority to substitute the injured Referee with the spare Official. ...
(q) In the event of failure by a club to comply with a provision of the League constitution, by-laws, resolutions, rules or regulations affecting the playing of a game, the Referee shall, if so directed by the Commissioner or his designee, refuse to permit the game to proceed until the offending club comes into compliance with such provision. ... For any infraction of the rules concerning off-side play at the blue line: Rule 74 - Off-Sides. ... For any infraction of the rules concerning off-side at the red line: Rule 75 - Passes or at the blue line: Rule 77 - Preceding Puck into the Attacking Zone. ...
(NOTE 1) The infraction of the rules for which each penalty has been imposed will be announced twice over the public address system as reported by the Referee. ... (NHL approved stop watch)
(f) The Game Timekeeper is required to synchronize his timing device with the Television Producer of the originating broadcast. ...
THE RINK
RULES 1 - 12
Rule 1. ... " (NOTE) There shall be no markings on the ice except as provided under these rules without the express written permission of the League. ... Except for the official markings provided for in these rules, the entire playing surface and the boards shall be white in color except the kick plate at the bottom of the board which shall be light yellow in color. ...
Equipment
Rules 20 - 25
Rule 20. Skates
(a) All hockey skates shall be of a design approved by the Rules Committee. ... " If at any time the NHL feels that this spirit is being abused, the offending equipment will be deemed ineligible for play until a hearing has ruled on its eligibility. ... where the trap joins the main glove)
(g) Protective masks of a design approved by the Rules Committee may be worn by goalkeepers. ...
(b) All players of both Teams shall wear a helmet of design, material and construction approved by the Rules Committee at all times while participating in a game, either on the playing surface or the players or penalty benches. ...
(b) A mask or protector of a design approved by the Rules Committee may be worn by a player who has sustained a facial injury. ... All pucks used in competition must be approved by the Rules Committee.
Approximate Word count = 31468
Approximate Pages = 125.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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