QUESTION: My son plays in a U10 division, can he take a slap shot? ANSWER: Rule 621 (d); the 21/25 rule changes eliminated the restriction on slapshots at the U10 and under classifications.
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Ask the Official: Match Penalty for Hateful Language
QUESTION: What judgment should an Official use in assessing a match penalty for a player or coach using language that is deemed to be hateful or discriminatory in nature? ANSWER: If the official hears a comment that they deem to… Read More ›
Ask the Official: Competitive Contact in front of Net
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Rules & Ethics Chairman 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… Read More ›