By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: During the second period, a player in his defending zone attempts to pass the puck to a teammate in the neutral zone. The puck strikes the glove of an opponent who, while seated on… Read More ›
Officials
IHOA Advanced Development Program
By Brad Baumruck, IHOA Development Program Coordinator The Advanced Development Program (ADP) and General Development Program are combined again for the second year. This means that both off- and on-ice sessions are open to all IHOA registered officials. The ADP… Read More ›
Ask the Official: Body Checking vs. Body Contact
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: Is there a difference in what is allowed in a Body Checking category versus a Body Contact category when it comes to battling for the puck and body position? ANSWER: Body contact and body position are very important parts… Read More ›
Ask the Official: Standard of Play – Use of Stick
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: The first principle of the Standard of Play is “the use of the stick will be limited to only playing the puck.” Does this mean that anytime a player uses his stick and makes contact with… Read More ›
Ask the Official: Use of Stick to Check an Opponent’s Stick
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: Just prior to the puck being received by an attacking player, the defensive player chops down on top of the stick and prevents him from being able to play the puck. Should this be… Read More ›
Ask the Official: Illegal Body Checking
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: What is the USA Hockey interpretation of illegal body checking to a player who is no longer in possession and control of the puck? ANSWER: Any avoidable check delivered to a player who is… Read More ›
