English ice hockey association limited, 12 arnside avenue. Iihf official rule book iihf international ice hockey. Follow usa hockey on youtube 2020 sportsengine, inc. First, lets start by digging into the iihf rule book, which you can find here. Iihf rule book changes after print version hockey centre. Player entry teams can have up to 22 players on their rosters at the 2016 iihf ice hockey world championship division i group a. The hockey canada network app is the best coaching resource for your android or ios mobile device. To assist game officials, team officials, and players with the transition to the new rule book, a 20182022 new rules overview bulletin has been developed which details the.
The divisional championship is played in two groups. No goal will be allowed if the referee has blown his whistle to stop play before the puck crosses the plane of the goal line. Use the search bar above or click on sections to navigate the vast hockey resources including rules, descriptions, casebook examples and videos. Apr 14, 2019 first, lets start by digging into the iihf rule book, which you can find here. Hockey canada officiating downloads rule book and case book. The iihf have published the new iihf official rule book for the period 2018 to 2022 and it brings with it some substantive changes to the playing rules. Click here to download the iihfs rule book and sport regulations. Download the official hockey canadas rule book and other valuable resources for referees, linesmen, coaches, players and fans.
No internal or external padding is allowed on the pants leg or. No internal or external padding is allowed on the pants leg or waist to provide protection i. Natalie ayris collected her own rebound and put it through the sprawling helgudottirs wickets. The 2014 iihf mens world ranking includes the iihf ice hockey world championships played between 2010 and 20 as well as the 2014 olympics. The 2018 olympics hockey tournament in pyeongchang wont have nhl players, and it doesnt use the nhl rulebook. The nhls rule book is the basis for the rule books of most north american professional leagues. Pierredecoubertin montreal, qc, h1v 3r2 hockey new. Nhliihf major rule differences international ice hockey. To assist game officials, team officials, and players with the transition to the new rule book, a 20182022 new rules overview bulletin has been developed which details the major and minor changes to the rule book. The hockey canada concussion awareness app brings head safety info to your. The teams submit the names of the participating players at the first championship directorate.
The iihf world championship division i is an annual sports event organized by the international ice hockey federation. Heres a look at the differences between the rule books of the nhl and the iihf, who oversees olympic hockey. Electronic game book erstebank eishockey liga ebel, alps hockey league ahl, erste bank young stars league ebysl, erste bank juniors league ebjl, eu rookie cup eurc 25 rule 141 fighting revised and replaces iihf rule book. The 20182022 iihf rule book was published by the iihf on 2 july 2018 new rule book is here introducing a number of major and minor rule changes. Many were on the table the iihf received 86 proposals for changes to the rulebook. Differences between iihf, nhl rulebooks youll notice at. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the usa hockey officiating rulebook mobile site privacy policy. Based on recommendations made by the fih rules committee, the international hockey federation fih has released the rules of hockey 2017. A second edition of the world ranking this season will be published after the 2014 iihf ice hockey world championship. In case of any inconsistency or discrepancy, the printed iihf version of the official rule book will take precedence and will prevail. The usa hockey mobile rulebook is the digital version of the current usa hockey rulebook. Information 2016 iihf ice hockey world championship.
The iihf player transfer program using itcs is a service to member national associations and performs a key role in the iihf player eligibility responsibilities for participation in iihf championships or olympic winter games competitions. The iihf consists of member nations which, when they join, recognize the need to participate under a codified system of rules based on sportsmanship, regardless of level of play or location of game. It is the same arena where previous championships in 20, 2011, 2007 and 2003 were hosted and where khl medvescak zagreb plays its home games of the kontinental hockey league. Iihf antidoping iihf international ice hockey federation. Ca hockey canada referees case bookrule combination 20182020 1 official caserule book official caserule book of hockey canada the illustrations and text used in this publication are the exclusive of hockey canada. Section six playing rules usa hockey officiating rulebook. All toyotausa hockey national championship tournaments must follow the rules outlined in the usa hockey annual guide as well as abide by the current usa hockey rulebook. The iihf official rule book is applicable to all iihf competitions, olympic competitions and qualifications thereto and all other international games as established by the iihf and as. Information olympic international ice hockey federation iihf. The iihf official rule book is applicable to all iihf competitions, olympic competitions and qualifications thereto and all other international games as established by.
The following pages contain the contents of the international ice hockey federation official rule book. From 2001 until 2011 the two national teams that lost the relegation round at the iihf world championship were relegated to division i for the following years world. Iihf case book iihf international ice hockey federation. Important changes for iihf official rule book ice hockey uk. There are rules that are slightly different such as crease violations in iihf and complete no touch icing. An electronic version of the rule book will be sent out to all mnas following the conclusion of the 2018 iihf annual congress. Stancescu also is a sitting member of the iihf player safety committee, which was responsible for the development of the 20182022 iihf rule book and the integration of all the approved rule proposals from the mnas. The corners shall be rounded in the arc of a circle with a radius of 7 to 8. For all rules not mentioned in the erste bank eishockey liga casebook, the official 20182022 iihf rulebook and iihf casebook will serve as the official ruling. The hockey canada rule book app brings every rule to your mobile device. Teams can have up to 22 players on their rosters at the 2016 iihf ice hockey world championship division i group b. The international game is different from the nhl game in many ways, so we highlight some of the more major differences between the iihf s rulebook and the nhls that you may notice at the olympic.
Rule 1 international ice hockey federation iihf as governing body i. Iihf event do so with the understanding and respect of these rules and agree to abide by them at all times. This book is the singular source for the rules of the game. The hockey canada network app is the premier resource for hockey drills, skills and learning resources. The iihf, amateur and nhl rules evolved separately from amateur and professional canadian ice hockey rules of the early 1900s. The game of street hockey andor ball hockey shall be played on a. The international game is different from the nhl game in many ways, so we highlight some of the more major differences between the iihfs rulebook and the nhls that you may notice at the olympic. Get all your guidelines and forms here, from guidelines for international transfers, dropadd forms, tryout notices and officials game reports.
The rules of hockey apply to all levels of the game, and are effective from 1 january 2017 at international level. However, womens sports highlights credits shona green with the. The international ice hockey federation iihf is signatory to the world antidoping agency wada code wadc. The interpretations set forth in the erste bank eishockey liga casebook will replace or in specific cases, supersede the ruling that is currently within the iihf rule book. For iihf championships the size will be 60 to 61 m longby 29 to 30 m wide. The international ice hockey federation has a book of sport regulations to govern all iihf events. The rules of the iihf are intended to promote skill and athleticism in a safe environment. Included are usa hockeys official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. International ice hockey federation iihf officiating casebook supplementing the iihf official rule book 4 rule 65 icing the puckhybrid icing situation 1 a player passes the puck from behind the blue line to a teammate who is standing with both skates before the centre red line, but the puck hits the teammates stick, which is beyond the. I am crediting ayris with the goal here as she is listed as the scorer on the iihf website. The iihf has implemented all approved major and minorhousekeeping rule change proposals into the 20182022 iihf rule book.
The latest iihf rule book was published on 14 november 2019 and is valid until the 20212022 season. To download the latest version, please click on the link below. The ihuk referee section has prepared the attached briefing which goes through all of the changes to the iihf rules from the previous 20142018 book. Hockey rinks in the rest of the world follow the international ice hockey federation iihf specifications, which are 60. Rule 1001 the international ice hockey federation iihf as governing body of inline hockey i. The iihf rule book is used in both amateur and professional leagues worldwide. English ice hockey association limited, 12 arnside avenue, blackpool fy1 6nb. These may not be altered in any way without consent from an iihf representative. The ihuk referee section has prepared the attached briefing which goes through all of the changes to. The usa hockey mobile rulebook is the digital version of. Rules and regulations iihf international ice hockey. The game of ice hockey shall be played on a white ice surface known as a rink. Teams can have up to 22 players on their rosters at the 2016 iihf ice hockey world championship division i group a.
Goaltender pants are produced by an iihf supplier to specific iihf guidelines. Iihf official rule book 201819 english ice hockey association. The ice hall of dom sportova with a capacity of 6,500 seats is where the 2016 iihf ice hockey world championships division i group b will be held. Wada is the governing body in the fight for a dopingfree sporting environment. Jul 17, 2018 the iihf have published the new iihf official rule book for the period 2018 to 2022 and it brings with it some substantive changes to the playing rules. Learn more hockey rules, official mentorship, the level system and more. Instructional video outlining how rule 96 will be interpreted under the 20182022 iihf rule book. It is important to note that national associations have discretion to decide the date of their implementation at national level.
It has been published with the end of the 2014 olympic mens ice hockey tournament. Nhl, the nhl shield, the word mark and image of the stanley cup, the stanley cup playoffs logo. That being said, the iihf and its refs call things way way tighter than the nhl does. From 2001 until 2011 the two national teams that lost the relegation round at the iihf world championship were relegated to division i for the following years world championships. Any reproduction of this publication in whole or in part without the written permission of hockey canada. The rule book information session at the ric summit opened with a presentation by former swiss ice hockey player victor stancescu.
The iihf official rule book is applicable to all iihf competitions, olympic competitions and qualifications thereto and all other international games as established by the iihf and as defined by iihf. Below you can find the complete book in the pdf format. The iihf official rule book is applicable to all iihf competitions, olympic competitions and qualifications thereto and all other international games as established by the iihf and as defined by iihf bylaw 0. Richard sennott 1900 merivale road, suite 204, nepean, on, k2g 4n4 hockey quebec president. Isbhf rules page 2 acknowledgements the isbhf wishes to express his gratitude to the iihf for using the iihf rules as a basis for the new isbhf rules.
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