Rules
2011 National Championship Silver Medalist
2007-08 Thorne Cup Champions
2007-08 Thorne Cup Champions
06-07, 07-08, 08-09, 10-11, 11-12 Midwest Conference Champions
07, 08, 09, 11 National Tournament
Rules of the Game
Rules of the Game
Goal - A goal is awarded when the puck entirely crosses the red goal line between the goal posts. The player who shoots the puck into the net or who was the last player of the scoring team to touch the puck is credited with the goal. A goal is disallowed if the puck was thrown or otherwise intentionally directed into the net by an attacking player by any means other than his stick. The puck, however, can be deflected off a skate or the attacking player's body into the net if it was unintentional. A goal also is allowed if it is directed into the net by a defending player.
Icing - Icing occurs when a team shoots the puck from its half of the ice (behind the center red line) across the opponent's goal line without the puck passing through any part of the goal crease. Icing is not called (it is "waived off") when a team is shorthanded, when the opposition could have made a play on the puck before it went over the goal line, or when a player of the team shooting the puck touches it before an opposing player. After the puck is iced, play stops and a face-off is held in the defensive zone of the team that committed icing.
Offside - Offside occurs when an offensive player crosses the blue line into the attacking zone before the puck. The determining criteria for offside are the positioning of the skates. They must be entirely over the blue line ahead of the puck for a player to be called for offside. Play is stopped and a face-off is held.
Overtime - When teams are tied at the conclusion of regulation play, each team will receive one point in the standings. A five-minute, sudden-death overtime will be played, with each team using four skaters. A winning team will receive a second point in the standings.
Playing Format
The Game – A hockey game consists of three 20-minute periods with two intermissions. Goals each count for one point and are scored by shooting the puck into a net that measures four feet high by six feet wide.
Overtime – If the score is tied after three periods of play, there will be an extra five- minute overtime period to decide a winner. The first team to score wins the game, but if no team can score in the five-minute period, the game goes into a shootout. In the Thorne Cup Playoffs, however, the teams continue to play 20-minute periods with intermissions until a winning goal is scored.
Shootout – Five players on each team are chosen to take penalty shots against the opposing goaltender. A player from the visiting team goes first, followed by a player on the home team, and the procedure is repeated until the team with the most goals is declared the winner. If the score is still tied after each of the five players has gone, one player from each team will shoot again until a winner is determined.
WSHL Standings – The standings are determined by awarding points according to each team’s record. WSHL teams are awarded two points for a win, one for overtime or a shootout loss, and zero for a regulation loss.
Teams – Six players are on the ice for each team during the game. These players include the goaltender, right defenseman, left defenseman, center, right wing and left wing. In overtime during the regular season, each team plays with a goalie and five skaters on the ice.
Scoring – A point is awarded to the player who scores the goal scored and to each player assisting on the goal. There can be up to two assists awarded on each goal.
Puck – Made of vulcanized rubber. It is three inches in diameter and one inch thick. It weighs about six ounces, and is frozen before games to make it slide and not bounce.
Rink – The official size of an AHL ice hockey rink is 200 feet long by 85 feet wide. In international play, such as the Olympics and World Championships, the dimensions are extended to 200 feet long by 100 feet wide.
The Goal – The goal posts extend vertically four feet above the surface of the ice and six feet apart measured from the inside of the posts.
Blue line – Two lines that mark defensive areas at both ends of the ice.
Red line – Line that equally divides the rink in half at center ice.
Player Positions
Goaltender - The goaltender’s job is to keep the puck out of the net. The goalie can use any part of the body or any piece of the equipment to stop, catch, or smother the puck.
Defensemen - The right and left defensemen try to stop the incoming play before the other team has any chance to score. They block shots, clear the puck from in front of their own net, and cover the other team’s forwards. Offensively, they pass the puck up the ice to the forwards, follow the play into the attacking zone, and try to keep the puck inside the blue line.
Center - The center primarily operates up and down the middle of the ice but has more freedom to roam than the other line mates. The center is the playmaker, passing the puck between the two wings to set up a goal. On defense, part of the center’s job is to get back and try to break up the opposing team’s play.
Wings - Right and left wings predominantly move up and down the sides of the rink with the direction of play. Offensively, they skate alongside the center and pass back and forth to position themselves for a shot on goal. In the defensive zone, they guard the opponent’s point men and try to keep them from shooting.
Penalties and Referees Signals
 Goal Scored
One of the teams has successfully shot the puck past the goal line of the opposing team.
Referee signal: A single point, with the non-whistle hand, directly at the goal in which the puck legally entered, while simultaneously blowing the whistle. Hand Pass
No penalty. Play will be stopped when a player illegally passes the puck with their hand.
Referee signal: The non-whistle hand (open hand) and arm are placed straight down alongside the body and swung forward and up once in an underhand motion. Icing
No Penalty. Play will be stopped when player shoots the puck down the ice from defensive side of the centre red line.
Referee signal: The non-whistle hand is extended straight above the head. Whistle is blown once the opposing team skates back and retrieves the puck.Offside - no signal
No penalty. Play will be stopped if an attacking player crosses the offensive blue line before the puck carrier of the same team.
Referee signal: A single point, with the non-whistle hand, directly at the blue line simultaneously blowing the whistle.
 Time-Out
No penalty. One of the teams has requested a 2 minute time-out from the game.
Referee signal: Using both hands to form a "T." Same signal as Un-Sportsman Like Conduct. Washout
From a goalie's perspective, one of their favorite signals - "No goal" (a goal that is ruled invalid by the Referee). Also used to wave off an icing or an offside.
Referee signal: A sweeping motion across the body, palms down.HOCKEY PENALTIES
|
 Delayed Penalty
When a penalty occurs, The Referee may signal a Delayed Penalty until the offending team gains possession of the puck.
Referee signal: The non-whistle hand is extended straight above the head
High Sticking
Minor or Major penalty. Shall be imposed on a player who accidentally or intentionally contacts an opponent with their stick above the waist.
Referee signal: Holding both fists clenched together at the height of the forehead.
 Holding
Minor penalty. Shall be imposed on a player who grabs and holds onto an opponent (or his stick) with his hands or arms to impede the opponent’s progress.
Referee signal: Clamping either wrist with the other hand in front of the chest. Hooking
Minor penalty. Shall be imposed on a player who attempts to impede the progress of an opponent by hooking any part of the opponent’s body with the blade of his stick.
Referee signal: A series of tugging motions with both arms as if pulling someone towards you. Interference
Minor penalty. Shall be imposed on a player who attempts to impede the motion of an opponent not in possession of the puck, deliberately knocks a stick away, or impedes the goalie around the net area.
Referee signal: Crossed arms stationary in front of chest with fists closed. Roughing
Minor penalty. Shall be imposed on a player who subjects an opponent to intentional and unnecessary roughness or uses excessive force to push or hit an opponent.
Referee signal: One punching motion to the side with the arm extending from the shoulder.
 Slashing
Minor or Major penalty. Shall be imposed on a player who swings his stick at an opponent, whether or not contact is made.
Referee signal: A series of chopping motions with the edge of one hand across the opposite forearm. Tripping
Minor penalty. Shall be imposed on a player who places their stick, or a part of their body, under or around the feet or legs of an opponent causing the opponent to lose their balance. Will also be called if a player kicks, uses a knee, or uses a leg to cause an opponent to fall.
Referee signal: With both skates on the floor, strike right leg below the knee with right hand. Boarding
Minor or Major penalty. Shall be imposed on a player who uses any method (body check, elbow, or tripping) to throw an opponent into the boards.
Referee signal: Striking the closed fist of the hand once into the open palm of the other hand. Butt-Ending
Minor or major penalty. Shall be imposed on a player who uses the butt-end of his stick to hit an opponent.
Referee signal: Moving the forearm, fist closed, under the forearm of the other hand held palm down.
 Charging
Minor or major penalty. Shall be imposed on a player who runs, jumps into or charges an opponent, including the goalie.
Referee signal: Rotating clenched fists around one another in front of chest. Checking From Behind
Minor or major penalty. Shall be imposed on a player who deliberately checks an opponent from behind.
Referee signal: A single push forward with both palms facing out in front of chest. Delay Of Game
Minor penalty.
1) Shall be imposed on a player who delays the game by deliberately shooting or batting the puck outside the playing area or by deliberately displacing the goals from their normal position. A penalty shot shall be awarded to the opposing team if on a breakaway scoring opportunity the goals are deliberately displaced by a player.
2) Shall be imposed on a player, except the goalie, who does not immediately drop a broken stick. A player whose stick is broken may participate in the game provided they immediately drop the stick. A player may not receive a stick thrown on the ice but must obtain one from the player bench. A goalie may continue to play with the paddle portion of a broken stick until a stoppage of play.
3) Shall be imposed on any player, other than the goalie, who deliberately falls on the puck or gathers a puck to the body. A penalty shall be imposed on a goalie that deliberately falls on a puck, or gathers it into the body, when entirely outside the boundaries of the goal crease area.
4) Shall be imposed if a player, except the goalie, closes their hand intentionally on the puck. If a player picks up the puck in the goal crease, a penalty shot shall be awarded to the non-offending team. A player is permitted to 'bat' the puck in the air with the open hand or push it along the ice unless, in the opinion of the referee, it was deliberately directed to a team mate, in which case play shall be stopped and the puck faced-off at the spot where the offense occurred.
Referee signal: The non-whistle hand, palm open, is placed across the chest and then fully extended directly in front of the body. Same signal used for Body checking.
Elbowing
Minor or Major penalty. Shall be imposed on a player who uses their elbow in any way to foul an opponent.
Referee signal: Tapping the elbow with the palm of the other hand.
Kneeing
Minor or Major penalty. Shall be imposed on a player who uses their knee in any way to foul an opponent.
Referee signal: Slapping the knee with the palm of the hand.
Match
Shall be imposed on any player who deliberately injures an opponent in any manner or starts a fight. A major penalty shall be imposed on a player who, having been struck retaliates with a blow or attempted blow. However, at the discretion of the referee, a match penalty may be imposed if that player continues the altercation. When someone is issued a match penalty, they are removed from the game and may face additional disciplinary action.
Referee signal: Patting flat of hand on the top of head.
Misconduct
10 minute penalty or removal from game. Shall be imposed on a player who, at the discretion of the referee, demonstrates improper behavior. Examples would be use of profanity and verbal abuse of an official. This is a penalty against an individual and not a team. A substitute player is permitted to immediately replace the offending player.
Referee signal: Both hands on hips several times and point at offending player.
Penalty Shot
A free shot is awarded to a player who was illegally interfered with during a clear scoring opportunity, or a team illegally delays the game by deliberately moving a goal post or falling on a puck in the crease (see Delay Of Game Penalty). The shot is taken with only the goalie guarding against it. The penalty shot will be taken as follows:
The referee shall place the puck on the center face-off spot. The player to take the penalty shot will, on the referee's whistle, play the puck from there and attempt to score. The goalie must stay in the crease until the referee sounds the whistle. The player taking the shot must keep the puck in motion in the direction of the opponent’s goal line. Once the shot is taken the play shall be considered complete. No goal can be scored on a rebound of any kind.
Referee signal: Arms extended above the head, clenched fists and wrists crossed.
Spearing
Major penalty. Shall be imposed on a player who illegally jabs, or even attempts to jab, the point of his stick blade into an opponent’s body.
Referee signal: Jabbing motion with both hands in front of body then drop hands to side of body.
Un-Sportsman Like Conduct
Minor penalty. Shall be imposed on a player who, in the referee's judgment, does something unsportsmanlike. Examples – disputes a referee’s call, obscene language and actions.
Referee signal: Using both hands to form a "T." Same signal as Time-Out.
Cross Checking
Minor or Major penalty. Shall be imposed on a player who holds the stick with both hands and hits an opponent using the shaft of the stick.
Referee signal: A series of forward and backward motions with both fists clenched in front of the chest.
The seriousness or severity of the penalty will determine whether it is a minor, double minor or major penalty. Penalties are called at the discretion of the referee.
|
|
|