By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: An offensive player in possession of the puck is racing to the net with a defender trailing him. The offensive player makes a hard cut across the front of the goal immediately in front… Read More ›
Rules & Regulations
Ask the Official: “Protecting” the Goalkeeper
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: There is a scramble around the goal and the goalkeeper covers the puck for a stoppage of play. A defensive player then “protects” his goalkeeper by pushing an attacking player– who has clearly stopped… Read More ›
Ask the Official: What is the USA Hockey interpretation of illegal body checking to a player who is no longer in possession and control of the puck?
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 ›