By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: Here is the situation. During a 14U House game, a player was hit behind the goal and fell to the ice laying on his back. Noticing the player is injured, play was stopped immediately. We… Read More ›
Officials
Ask the Official: When does the referee blow his/her whistle and consider the play dead?
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: A goalie made a butterfly save with his leg pad and in doing so the puck came to rest under his left pad, some of the puck was visible under the pad, but the… Read More ›
Ask the Official: Zero Tolerance
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: During a game last season there was a Zero Tolerance occurrence by parents of both teams. The referee stopped play and instructed the time keeper to keep the clock moving. During this time over 5… Read More ›
Illinois’ Sjoukje Brown & Bob Mathson Receive USA Hockey Service Awards
The continued growth and development of USA Hockey would not be possible without the contributions of a network of dedicated volunteer field personnel. These individuals share in USA Hockey’s success and accomplishments year after year. Their selfless work and commitment… Read More ›
Ask the Official: Parent on the Bench
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: Can a roster parent be on the bench running a door in a game but not have a coaching card? ANSWER: The USA Hockey Playing Rules Glossary defines a Team Official as: “A Team Official is any person… Read More ›
Ask the Official: Penalty Shot Situation
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: Penalty Shot situation: The player starting skating with the puck. About halfway to the goal he lost possession, he actually skated beyond the puck closer to the goal. He stopped and the puck caught up… Read More ›
