Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees1 …for Intermediate Referees Presented by the Greater Toronto Hockey League Officiating Program

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Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees3 Playing Rules Game Learning Outcome To learn more about Hockey Canada’s playing rules through play.

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees4 Playing Rules Game To maximize the learning effectiveness of this game, write your answer on a sheet of paper BEFORE checking the answer. Look for and read the applicable reference in the Hockey Canada Rule Book for each question that you answer incorrectly.

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Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees6 Zones of the Rink 1.Name the 3 zones of the rink.

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees7 Zones of the Rink “AND” or “DNA” Attacking zone Neutral zone Defending zone

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees8 The Rink 2.Which arrow is pointing to the Home team’s Attacking zone? A C B HomeVisitors

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees9 The Rink 2.Which arrow is pointing to the Home team’s Attacking zone? A C B HomeVisitors

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees10 The Rink 3.Which arrow is pointing to the Home team’s Defending zone? A C B HomeVisitors

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees11 The Rink 3.Which arrow is pointing to the Home team’s Defending zone? A C B HomeVisitors

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees12 Teams 4.What is the maximum number of Team Officials that can occupy the player’s bench?

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees13 Teams 4.What is the maximum number of Team Officials that can occupy the player’s bench? Five

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees14 Face-Offs 5.Where is the face-off when an attacking player causes a stoppage of play by falling on the puck? A.In his attacking zone B.In the neutral zone, just outside the nearest blue line C.In his defending zone

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees15 Face-Offs 5.Where is the face-off when an attacking player causes a stoppage of play by falling on the puck? A.In his attacking zone  B.In the neutral zone, just outside the nearest blue line C.In his defending zone 

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees16 Face-Offs 6.Where is the face-off when a defending player, who is standing on her goal line, shoots the puck which then goes out of bounds 1 m inside the closest blue line? A.Close to where the puck went over the boards B.In the neutral zone C.At the closest end zone face-off spot

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees17 Face-Offs 6.Where is the face-off when a defending player, who is standing on her goal line, shoots the puck which then goes out of bounds 1 m inside the closest blue line? A.Close to where the puck went over the boards  B.In the neutral zone  C.At the closest end zone face-off spot

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees18 Off-Side 7.Can a defending player make an opponent offside by passing the puck from the neutral zone back into her defending zone? A. Yes B. No

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees19 Off-Side 7.Can a defending player make an opponent offside by passing the puck from the neutral zone back into her defending zone? A. Yes  B. No

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees20 Icing Quiz 8.What’s your call…Icing or No Icing?

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees21 Icing Quiz 8.What’s your call…Icing or No Icing?

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees22 Goals 9.A goal occurs when: A.Part of the puck touches the goal line B.Leading edge of the puck crosses the entire goal line C.Most of the puck crosses the goal line D.Entire puck completely crosses the goal line

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees23 Goals 9.A goal occurs when: A.Part of the puck touches the goal line  B.Leading edge of the puck crosses the entire goal line  C.Most of the puck crosses the goal line  D.Entire puck completely crosses the goal line

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees24 Goals 10.The puck is kicked directly into the net by an attacking player. Is this a legal goal? A. Yes B. No

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees25 Goals 10.The puck is kicked directly into the net by an attacking player. Is this a legal goal? A. Yes  B. No

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees26 Goals 11.An attacking player uses her skate to direct (not kick) the puck into the net. Goal or no goal? A. No Goal B. Goal

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees27 Goals 11.An attacking player uses her skate to direct (not kick) the puck into the net. Goal or no goal? A. No Goal  B. Goal

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees28 Goals 12.The puck is shot at the net. Another attacking player moves his leg in an attempt to deflect the puck with his skate. However, the puck hits this player’s shin pad and goes directly into the net. Goal or no goal? A. Goal B. No Goal

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees29 Goals 12.The puck is shot at the net. Another attacking player moves his leg in an attempt to deflect the puck with his skate. However, the puck hits this player’s shin pad and goes directly into the net. Goal or no goal? A. Goal  B. No Goal

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees30 Goals 13.Where should the face-off take place after a goal is disallowed? A. At the nearest end zone face-off spot B. At the nearest neutral zone face-off spot C. At the centre ice face-off spot

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees31 Goals 13.Where should the face-off take place after a goal is disallowed? A. At the nearest end zone face-off spot  B. At the nearest neutral zone face-off spot C. At the centre ice face-off spot 

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees32 Definitions 14.Define “control”.

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees33 Definitions Control The act of actually propelling the puck with stick, gloves, skates or body.

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees34 Definitions Control The act of actually propelling the puck with stick, gloves, skates or body. “Propelling” the puck implies that one can: Pass the puck Shoot the puck Stickhandle the puck

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees35 Definitions 15.Define “Possession”.

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees36 Definitions Possession The state of a player other than the goaltender who is the last one to have contacted the puck. Note: The player in possession may not necessarily be able to change the direction of the puck.

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees37 Definitions 16.Can a player who has passed the puck still have “control”? A. Yes B. No

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees38 Control 16.Can a player who has passed the puck still have “control”? A. Yes  B. No

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees39 Protective Equipment 17.What are the 3 pieces of protective equipment that Minor hockey players must wear while participating in the play?

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees40 Protective Equipment 17.What are the 3 pieces of protective equipment that Minor hockey players must wear while participating in the play? CSA approved helmet CSA approved facial protector BNQ approved throat protector

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees41 Classes of Penalties 18.Name the 9 classes of penalties

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees42 Classes of Penalties Minor Bench Minor Major Match Game Ejection Misconduct Game Misconduct Gross Misconduct Penalty Shot

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees43 Stick Fouls 19.Name all of the stick fouls that count towards a Game Ejection penalty.

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees44 Stick Fouls 19.Name all of the stick fouls that count towards a Game Ejection penalty. High Sticking | Spearing -- Cross-Checking -- Butt-Ending | Slashing

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees45 Slashing 20.Can a slashing penalty be assessed if a player swings a stick at an opponent and misses? A. Yes B. No

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees46 Slashing 20.Can a slashing penalty be assessed if a player swings a stick at an opponent and misses? A. Yes B. No 

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees47 Checking from Behind 21.What penalties may be assessed for checking an opponent from behind?

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees48 Checking from Behind 21.What penalties may be assessed for checking an opponent from behind? Minor + Game Misconduct or Major + Game Misconduct or Match Penalty

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees49 Checking From Behind 22.Describe 2 situations that should result in a Match penalty for Checking from Behind?

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees50 Checking From Behind 22.Describe 2 situations that should result in a Match penalty for Checking from Behind? Deliberate Attempt to Injure Player unable to defend or protect self from check into the boards or goal post

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees51 Checking to the Head 23.What are the three categories related to degree of violence of impact are used to determine penalties when illegal contact with an opponent's head occurs?

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees52 Checking to the Head 23.What are the three categories related to degree of violence of impact are used to determine penalties when illegal contact with an opponent's head occurs? Minimal Moderate Severe

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees53 Checking to the Head 24.What penalties are assessed for an illegal check to an opponents head that involves moderate force?

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees54 Checking to the Head 24.What penalties are assessed for an illegal check to an opponents head that involves moderate force? Minor plus Misconduct for Checking to the Head. If injury occurs, Major plus Game Misconduct.

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees55 Face-Off Locations 25.Where does the face-off take place when the puck goes out of bounds off an official?

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees56 Face-Off Locations 25.Where does the face-off take place when the puck goes out of bounds off an official? At the appropriate face-off spot in line with where the puck contacted the official.

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees57 Face-Off Locations 26.Where is the face-off when a defending player shoots the puck out of bounds within his defending zone while a delayed off-side situation exists?

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees58 Face-Off Locations 26.Where is the face-off when a defending player shoots the puck out of bounds within his defending zone while a delayed off-side situation exists? The attacking team is still penalized for their off-side foul (R57 S8b)

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees59 Face-Off Locations 27.Where is the face-off when a defending player shoots the puck out of bounds within the neutral zone while a delayed off-side situation exists?

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees60 Face-Off Locations 27.Where is the face-off when a defending player shoots the puck out of bounds within the neutral zone while a delayed off-side situation exists? In line with where the shot originated. The delayed off-side was nullified before the puck went out of bounds. R57 Situation 8a

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees61 Protective Equipment 28.What penalty is assessed to a player who is involved in the play while missing a piece of protective equipment?

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees62 Protective Equipment 28.What penalty is assessed to a player who is involved in the play while missing a piece of protective equipment? A Minor penalty for Ineligible Player.

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees63 Protective Equipment 29.What penalty is assessed to a player who wears a piece of protective equipment improperly while involved in the play?

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees64 Protective Equipment 29.What penalty is assessed to a player who wears a piece of protective equipment improperly while involved in the play? A Misconduct penalty.

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees65 Fighting 30.What penalties are assessed to player who fights with another player off the ice?

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees66 Fighting 30.What penalties are assessed to player who fights with another player off the ice? Major + Game Misconduct

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees67 Playing Rules Game The End.

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees68 Playing Rules Game – Lessons Learned “A” - “N” - “D” = names of the 3 zones There is such thing as an “offending” zone…but there are “offending” players Max 5 teams officials allowed on the bench A goal is disallowed if the puck is kicked, hand passed or high-sticked by the attacking team (unless this is followed by a distinct shooting action)

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees69 Playing Rules Game – Lessons Learned Goals scored when the puck is purposely directed into the net off an attacking player’s skate count Goals scored when the puck is purposely directed into the net off any part of an attacking player’s body (other than the skate) are NOT allowed Possession = last to touch the puck (excluding the goalie) Control = Can propel (pass, shoot, stickhandle) the puck

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees70 Playing Rules Game – Lessons Learned Only 3 mandatory protective items: CSA helmet, CSA Visor, BNQ throat protector There are 9 “classes” of penalties There are exactly 5 stick infractions that count towards a Game Ejection (remember the cross!) There are 2 ways to be assessed a Match penalty under the Checking from Behind rule

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees71 Playing Rules Game – Lessons Learned The classes of penalties assessed under the Checking to the Head rule are determined by whether the degree of violence of the impact is minimal, moderate or severe

Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees72 Playing Rules Game Summary Learning Outcome To learn more about Hockey Canada’s playing rules through play.

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Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees76 …for Intermediate Referees Presented by the Greater Toronto Hockey League Officiating Program