ice hockey 2018-19 AND 2019-20 RULES AND INTERPRETATIONS ice hockey 2018-19 AND 2019-20 RULES AND INTERPRETATIONS 2018-19 AND 2019-20 NCAA MEN’S AND WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY RULES AND INTERPRETATIONS NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 1 [ISSN 0735-9195] THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 6222 Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-6222 317/917-6222 www.ncaa.org AUGUST 2018 Manuscript Prepared By: Steve Piotrowski, Secretary-Rules Editor, NCAA Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Rules Committee. Edited By: Ty Halpin, Associate Director of Championships and Allliances. Production By: Marcia Stubbeman, Associate Director of Print and Publishing. NCAA, NCAA logo and NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION are regis- tered marks of the Association and use in any manner is prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Association. COPYRIGHT, 1974, BY THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION REPPRINTED: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018 PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Contents page Preface ............................................................................................................4 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Rules Committee .............................5 Major Rules Changes for 2019-20 and 2020-21 ............................................6 Points of Emphasis .........................................................................................7 Part I: Official NCAA Ice Hockey Rules ......................................................10 Section 1—Playing Area .......................................................................10 Section 2—Teams .................................................................................18 Section 3—Equipment .........................................................................21 Section 4—Types of Penalties ...............................................................29 Section 5—Officials ..............................................................................41 Section 6—Physical Fouls .....................................................................47 Section 7—Restraining Fouls ................................................................52 Section 8—Stick Fouls ..........................................................................55 Section 9—Other Fouls ........................................................................57 Section 10—Game Flow .......................................................................66 Section 11—Women’s Ice Hockey ........................................................85 Reference Tables ....................................................................................86 Appendix A: Minigame Format ....................................................................91 Appendix B: Shootout Protocol....................................................................92 Appendix C: Concussions ............................................................................93 Appendix D: Summary of Faceoff Locations ................................................95 Appendix E: Accommodations for Student-Athletes with Disabilities ..........97 Appendix F: Protocols for 3-on-3 Overtime .................................................98 Part II: Official Ice Hockey Rules Interpretations.......................................101 Index to Interpretations ......................................................................134 Part III: Officials’ Mechanics: 2 Referees, 2 Linesmen ................................136 Part IV: Officials’ Mechanics: 2 Referees, 1 Linesman ................................155 Index to Ice Hockey Rules .........................................................................169 The NCAA Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Rules Committee recommends that all member institutions that host intercollegiate ice hockey read the following statement before each game: “The (name of college or university) and the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Rules Committee promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racial or sexist comments, or other intimidating actions directed at officials, student- athletes, coaches or team representatives shall not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the site and, if needed, additional disciplinary action.” 3 Preface The NCAA Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Rules have been designated as either administrative rules or conduct rules. Typically, administrative rules are those dealing with preparation for the competition. The conduct rules are those that have to do directly with the competition. Rules may not be altered, unless flexibility is indicated in a specific rule. NCAA member institutions are required to conduct their intercollegiate contests according to these rules. The administrative rules included in this book are listed below. All other rules deal with the conduct of competition. • Rules 1 through 4 (except portions of Rule 3.1 specifying who may occupy bench area, and prohibiting use of video in bench area) • Rules 13.1 and 13.2 • Rules 31 through 39 • Rules 82.2, 82.3 and 82.4 • Rule 88 4 NCAA Men's and Women's Ice Hockey Rules Committee The chart below lists the members of the committee who voted on and approved the rules included in this edition of the book. This information is being included for historical purposes. Name Institution Term Expiration Joe Bertagna Hockey East Association 9-1-18 Mark Bolding Norwich University 9-1-20 Wayne Dean Yale University 9-1-20 Vincent Eruzione Curry College 9-1-18 Rick Gotkin Mercyhurst College 9-1-21 David Lassonde Dartmouth College 9-1-21 Arlen Marshall Manhattanville College 9-1-20 Steve Piotrowski* Secretary-Rules Editor 9-1-20 Heather Reinke Aurora University 9-1-21 Bill Riga Quinnipiac University 9-1-20 Jeff Ventura Buffalo State 9-1-21 Tom Wilkins Southern New Hampshire 9-1-20 University Hilary Witt University of New Hampshire 9-1-20 *Non-voting member For a complete and current listing of the NCAA Men's and Women's Ice Hockey Rules Committee, please go to: www.NCAA.org/playingrules. Those seeking interpretations of rules or play situations may contact: Steve Piotrowski NCAA Secretary-Rules Editor [email protected] 5 Major Rules Changes for 2019-20 and 2020-21 The figures below refer to rule, section and article, respectively. Each changed or altered segment is indented and identified in the rules by a BLUE shaded background. Rules Explanation Page 5.2, 90.5 Number of skaters alllowed increased to 19 .......................18, 81 10.1, 10.2 Maximum stick length increased to 65" and goalkeeper paddle may be up to 28" long ............................................23 33.2, 34.2 Linesman will conduct all faceoffs ......................................42,43 65.1 Slashing rules rewritten for clarity ...........................................55 71 Handling the puck rules revised ..............................................59 80.1, 75.1 Adjusted rules for change of players to require player leaving ice to be within five feet of bench .....................66,63 91 Clarified procedures for tied games ..........................................81 92.2 Both teams receive a timeout for overtime periods ..................82 93.4 Goals reviewed for a possible high stick or puck touching netting must be challenged .................................................83 93.4 Officials may review penalty calls that may cause a player to be ejected .............................................................83 93.7 Video replay process clarified: All aspects of criteria are subject to review once initiated ..........................................84 93.7 When technical issues prevent review, timeout not charged .....84 94 Women's contact rules clarified ...............................................85 6 Points of Emphasis For the first time at its 2018 annual meeting, the committee developed Points of Emphasis for the game overall, but also gender-specific points of emphasis where appropriate. The rules committee requests that players, officials and coaches concentrate on the following areas: OVERALL (MEN'S AND WOMEN'S): RESPECT FOR THE GAME As stated prior to the 2017-18 season, the Rules Committee urges a continued commitment by all stakeholders to respect the game and each other, on and off the ice. From the pre-game statement to be read in all arenas to the post-game handshake at the conclusion of each contest, the Rules Committee urges all participants to continue to work together to foster good sportsmanship. Consistent with the concept of “Respect for the Game,” all parties should work to stop the spread of diving and embellishment that has increased in recent years. Attempting to deceive an official through these actions shows a lack of respect and the responsibility to curb this behavior must be shared by players, coaches, on-ice officials and administrators. MEN'S ICE HOCKEY POINTS OF EMPHASIS Student-Athlete Protection (Men) Continued diligence is needed with regard to player safety rules, particularly contact to the head, contact against defenseless or unsuspecting players and hitting from behind. Additionally, other levels of elite ice hockey have identified an increase in slashing and late hits. While not yet a major issue in college hockey, the Rules