By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: What are some guidelines to be considered when assessing interference penalties to players other than the centers during face-offs? ANSWER: Any time the stick or arm is used to impede the opponent, it is… Read More ›
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: What are some guidelines to be considered when assessing interference penalties to the centers during face-offs? ANSWER: Whereas any illegal tactic must be penalized, we also must recognize that two players may be battling… Read More ›
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: A player directs offensive or hateful comments or actions towards an opponent, which the Referee does not hear. The non-offending team brings it to the Referee’s attention. May the Referee assess the prescribed match… Read More ›
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: The attacking player chips the puck off the boards and is going to go around the defensive player. At what point can a body check, or any contact, still be legally initiated by the… Read More ›
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: Is it acceptable for a player to take one hand off of the stick and use it as a shield to maintain space between the two players? ANSWER: A player who is in possession and control of the puck is allowed to… Read More ›
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: I am a defensive player that is responsible for patrolling the front of my goal. What am I allowed and not allowed to do in playing the attacking player before the puck arrives? ANSWER:… Read More ›