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 ›
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 ›
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: What degree of force is necessary for either a hooking or slashing penalty to be assessed under the Standard of Play guidelines? ANSWER: For hooking, any use of the stick against an opponent’s body… Read More ›
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: Can a player lift the opponent’s stick without being penalized under the Standard of Play guidelines? ANSWER: Yes. A player may lift the opponent’s stick at any time provided they do not impede their… Read More ›
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… Read More ›
