The nhl is considered to be the premier professional ice hockey league in the world, 3 and one of the major professional sports leagues in the. The national hockey league rules are the rules governing the play of the national hockey league nhl, a professional ice hockey organization. National hockey league official rules 202014 1 section 1 playing area rule 1 rink 1. For the years 20102014 the iihf rule book is valid. National hockey league official rules 20092010 1 section 1 playing area rule 1 rink 1. Nhl and the nhl shield are registered trademarks of the national hockey league. During regulation time, each team uses five skatersthree forwards and two defencemenplus a goaltender. National hockey league rules simple english wikipedia. The book is annually updated to feature new statistics, an index of every retired. Known as the international pro hockey league, it was based in the ironmining region of michigans upper peninsula. Montreal aaa montreal hockey club stanley cup champions 1893. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans.
Inline hockey official rule book reprint september 2010august 2011 new zealand inline hockey. Get all your guidelines and forms here, from guidelines for international transfers, dropadd forms, tryout notices and officials game reports. Nhl, the nhl shield, the word mark and image of the stanley cup, center ice name and logo, nhl conference logos and nhl winter classic name are registered trademarks and vintage hockey word mark and logo, live every shift, hot off the ice, the game lives where. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Jun 15, 2017 the 20172021 rule change summary that we have all been waiting for has just been released. This book is the singular source for the rules of the game. This time around, theres no major modifications to the nhl rulebook. The only player on the field who is allowed to use their feet and hands as well as their stick is the goalkeeper. To view the entire official document from usa hockey click here. Infractions of the rules, such as offside and icing, lead to a stoppage of play and subsequent to the offending teams. National hockey league, organization of professional ice hockey teams in north america, formed in 1917 by four canadian teams, to which the first u.
The official rules of inline hockey amateur athletic union. Goal crease in iihf competitions will be changed to match national hockey league specifications. Download the rule book or the free hockey canada rule book app for android and ios devices. The nhl recently sent a memo to officials regarding the legality of lacrossestyle goals in the national hockey league. Included are usa hockey s official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. The only official book of its kind and presented by the national hockey league itself, this guide to all things hockey reflects the 20182019 season in an easytounderstand format. Click the tabs below to find content related to usa hockey playing rules, officiating education, local. The nhl is considered to be the premier professional ice hockey league in the world, and one of the major professional sports leagues in the united states and canada. The singular resource for the official rules of the game, updated for the most recent changes, this book includes everything that is necessary to know in order to be a professional. The national hockey league nhl is the premier ice hockey league in the world. Official online rule and resources book the junior hockey supplement discipline outlines the what the disciplinary actions are for a variety of penalties. The national hockey league rules are the rules governing the play of the national hockey.
Pierredecoubertin montreal, qc, h1v 3r2 hockey new. The officials rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. New rule book is here international ice hockey federation. The nhl became the strongest league in north america and in 1926 took permanent possession of. The nhls rule book is the basis for the rule books of most north american professional leagues.
Richard sennott 1900 merivale road, suite 204, nepean, on, k2g 4n4 hockey quebec president. Have the entire hockey canada rule book with your wherever you go. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. The only official book of its kind and presented by the national hockey league itself, this guide to all things hockey reflects the 20162017 season in an easytounderstand format. An official publication of the national hockey league. From puck dimensions to penalty calls, and with informative diagrams and a complete index, nothing is overlooked in this essential hockey. The rules of hockey are very similar to the rules of football except that players must use sticks instead of their feet to play the ball. The rules of hockey 2017 do contain a number of adjustments that feature in the already published rules of indoor hockey 2017, as applicable to the outdoor. Travel rule change of day if traveling exceeds two hours. The rules and history of hockey from the first time field hockey players in northern europe played on frozen lakes more than 500 years ago, to the day in 1892 that the english governor general of canada, lord stanley of preston, began to offer a silver bowl to the best amateur team, to today, the rules of the game have been evolving, and they are not necessarily the same every place you go. Section six playing rules usa hockey officiating rulebook.
These will formally come into effect for international hockey from 1 st january 2017, with national associations free to choose the date of their implementation. The only official book of its kind and presented by the national hockey league itself, this guide to all things hockey reflects the 20172018 season in an easytounderstand format. The nhl was founded in 1917 amid a storm of controversy in canadian hockey leagues. Like all sports, the nhl national hockey league goes through rule changes from season to season. The national hockey league nhl is the premier hockey league in the world. Playing area 201 617 official rules of inline hockey 9 rink. League level, with effect from 1 september 2015, unless a national association wishes to opt out of particular rules or regulations which vary the rules of hockey by applying to fih to do so. All match results must be emailed to the national league coordinator ceo. This updated record book ensures that devotees of puckdriven action are as well educated on the sport as they are loyal to it. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the northwest hockey league privacy policy. Extremely thorough and expertly detailed, this guide is the most valuable resource for referees, coaches, leagues, and serious fans of the national hockey league. Like all sports, the nhl national hockey league goes through rule changes from season.
Hockey canada officiating downloads rule book and case book. Ca hockey canada referees case bookrule 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. Failure to comply with this rule will result in a 1 point deduction from home teams points total. The rules of hockey apply to all levels of the game, and are effective from 1 january 2015 at international level. Once the puck is dropped, however, teammates from both teams can enter this area to assist in controlling the. Included are usa hockeys official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. Based on recommendations made by the fih rules committee, the international hockey federation fih has released the rules of hockey 2017. Last season, we saw some major rule changes in the national hockey league.
Oct 17, 2016 in summary, there have been no major changes to the rules of hockey 2015 and the subsequent adjustment to rule. This is an official publication of the national hockey league, with the leagues consulting. National hockey league rules news newspapers books scholar jstor september 2010 learn how and when to remove this template message. Penalties for boarding, checking from behind increase in high schoo.
It is the responsibility of any home team that requires a reschedule to notify the organisers. These forms are provided for the use of usa hockey registered junior tier i, ii and iii leagues and teams. Be sure to also check out the nhl expansion history. For other hockey statistics on swiss hockey, you surely know the following classic. Begun in 1917, the nhl now consists of 30 teams in the united states and canada. National hockey league nhl pages on rauzulus street. Follow usa hockey on youtube 2020 sportsengine, inc.
I also hear that the game is too slow and there are not enough points by each team to make the game exciting. The faceoff circle at center ice is where the puck is put in play dropping the puck by the referee at the start of each period and after a goal is scored. The iihf rule book has more than 100 pages and it describes all details of the ice hockey see the iihf rule book in the pdf format. Please see the official rule and resources book of usa hockey and the north american 3 hockey league na3hl. National hockey league rule book 19741975 nhl by na. The league also determines the specifications for playing equipment used in its games. Hockey was a strictly amateur affair until 1904, when the first professional league was created oddly enough in the united states. Hockey canada rules define the majority of the amateur games played in canada. Many of the items listed in the usa hockey summary are simple clerical changes that are not explained in detail. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the usa hockey officiating rulebook mobile site privacy policy. Called fisticuffs in the national hockey league rule book, it is assessed when players drop their gloves and throw punches at each other. The nhl became the strongest league in north america and in 1926 took permanent possession of the stanley cup. While the national hockey league nhl follows the general rules of ice hockey, it is slightly different from those used in international games organized by the international ice hockey federation such as the olympics.
National hockey league official rule book by national. This official document contains many changes across nearly every section of the rule book. During the dropping of the puck, only one player from each team may be in the center ice circle. In summary, there have been no major changes to the rules of hockey 2015 and the. National hockey league official rules 20152016 iii 20152016 nhl officiating team referees linesmen jersey no. The 20172021 rule change summary that we have all been waiting for has just been released. The 20172021 usa hockey youthadult rule changes that you. Apr 10, 2020 it saddens me to hear people comment that hockey is too hard to understand because the rules make no sense. Oct 15, 2017 this updated record book ensures that devotees of puckdriven action are as well educated on the sport as they are loyal to it. The iihf, amateur and nhl rules evolved separately from amateur and professional canadian ice hockey rules of the early 1900s. There are 11 players on a team made up of a goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders and attackers. National hockey league rules simple english wikipedia, the.
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