By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: Team A, losing late in the game, substitutes its goalkeeper for an extra attacker. Before the change is completed, Team B gains possession of the puck and carries it into Team A’s Defending Zone…. Read More ›
Ask the Official
Ask the Official: Enforcing Suspensions to Players or Team Officials
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: During the course of the game the referee is notified that Players or Team Officials that have received a previous suspension are participating in the game. These players did not sit out or fulfill… Read More ›
Ask the Official: A team no longer has a properly registered coach available to them on the bench. Can the game continue?
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: During the course of the game, a team no longer has a properly registered coach available to them on the bench. Can the game continue? ANSWER: Yes. Rule Reference 201(b). The game shall be… Read More ›
Ask the Official: penalties during stoppage of play
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: An Official blows his whistle to stop play. The players around the puck do not hear the whistle and the play continues. During this time, a player commits an infraction that calls for a… Read More ›
Ask the Official: should pegs be used in 10U and below games?
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: Should pegs (anchors) be used in 10U (squirt) and below games? ANSWER: No. Rule Reference 105 (b): if applicable, the goal shall be anchored in a manner that would permit the goal posts to… Read More ›
Ask the Official: Offensive Speech
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: There are many different things that can be said that various people may find offensive. What judgment should an Official use in assessing a penalty? ANSWER: Preferably, good judgment that holds players/coaches accountable for… Read More ›
