By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: If during a scramble in the crease, a defensive player covers the puck two times in the same sequence, would this elicit two penalty shots? ANSWER: This is not an easy question to answer without watching… Read More ›
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: Can you please confirm if mouth guards are mandatory to be worn, and if so, at what age group does it start? ANSWER: Under strict USA Hockey Playing Rules, mouthpieces are required for all players at… Read More ›
The Illinois Hockey Officials’ Association (IHOA) is pleased to announce the release of its officiating seminars for the coming season. If you are unsure of the requirements, please go to http://www.ihoa.com for the details. Registration will open in the first… Read More ›
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar This is an update, with the understanding that some of the information is still tentative and subject to change based on unknowns and uncertainties. CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONThis portion of seminars will be conducted virtually. Length of… Read More ›
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: A player gets a 2 minute Minor and 10 minutes Misconduct penalty. How many minutes will they have to serve, 10 or 12? ANSWER: If a player receives a Minor and Misconduct penalty he must serve… Read More ›
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: A player is skating toward the opposing net, takes a shot and falls down sliding toward the net. His momentum carries him into the goalkeeper, knocking the puck loose and into the net. The goalkeeper did not… Read More ›
