National hockey league official rules 20152016 iii 20152016 nhl officiating team referees linesmen jersey no. The league announced them on june 20, eight days after the end of the stanley cup final. Note interference is defined as when a player uses his body pick or block to impede the progress of an opponent nonpuck carrier with no effort to play the puck, maintain normal foot speed or maintain an established skating lane. The nhl specifically during the playoffs instructs their referee to relax their enforcement of most rules. Nov 08, 2015 after disallowed goal, capitals frustrated by goaltender interference calls alex ovechkin beats maple leafs goalie james reimer in the third period, but the goal was disallowed after a coachs. National hockey league rules news newspapers books scholar jstor september 2010 learn how and when to remove this template message. Last season, we saw some major rule changes in the national hockey league.
The national hockey league rules are the rules governing the play of the national hockey. The official national hockey league web site includes features, news, rosters, statistics, schedules, teams, live game radio broadcasts, and video clips. Once the boarding penalty ends, the teammate can return to the ice, and both teams are at full strength again while the offender remains in the penalty box until the first stoppage in play after hisher ten minutes have elapsed. Nhl clarifies confusion about goaltender interference rule. This is according to usa hockey rule 404a and nhl rule 28. Nhls goalie interference rule rubs fans, players the wrong way ryan stromes overtime goal against the calgary flames on thursday night was disallowed due to goalie interference. Vexing rule will be a hot topic at nhl gm meetings no one knows what goals will be called back anymore. This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form. The nhl board of governors approved the change tuesday that was recommended by general managers and approved by the competition committee.
It was put into place in order to give teams an option to challenge goals which they. Elliotte friedman in his latest 30 thoughts column talked about something that the nhl didnt announce along with its rule changes from last week. Nhl clarifies confusion about goaltender interference rule the nhl held a meeting saturday to discuss goaltender interference and plans to send a memo to officials as a refresher. Pucked by helena hunting, us by sarina bowen, heated rivalry by rachel reid, winging it by ashlyn kane, and hooked by love by toni. In the high school and college game these types of rules are enforced more stringently. Paul romanuk believes a solution for the nhl can be found. Nhl, the nhl shield, the word mark and image of the stanley cup, the stanley cup playoffs logo, the stanley cup final logo, center. But before the season starts, lets talk about some of the important rule changes that will be in play this season. Popular nhl books share book recommendations with your. Jan 26, 2018 what is goaltender interference anyway.
Mar 19, 2018 lets take a look at the rule and some recent examples. The nhls coachs challenge has not gone as smoothly as hoped in its inaugural season. This includes the following actions which shall be. Ncaa rules allow all players to use sticks up to 65 inches in length nhl rules require players to seek a waiver for use of sticks between 63 and 65 inches. Nhl gms debate ot rules, goalie interference, video replay. Ca hockey canada referees case bookrule combination 20182020 5 official caserule book message from the hockey canada board of directors the rules which are contained in this book are the only rules which are to be used in the playing of hockey under the jurisdiction of hockey canada. Unlike rule 69 of the nhl rulebook, rule 186 of the iihf rulebook does not require a law degree to understand. No one seems to know what constitutes goalie interference in the nhl on a given night. A penalty for interference minor or, at the discretion of the referee, a major penalty and a game misconduct penalty or charging minor or, at the discretion of the referee, a major penalty and a game misconduct penalty shall be called where an opposing player makes unnecessary contact with a goaltender. Lets take a look at the rule and some recent examples. Mar 14, 2016 they didnt see eye to eye on goalie interference, but nhl gms decided to stick with the current coachs challenge rule. Nhl gms vote to not alter offside rule, but want goalie interference process changed the leagues gms want goalie interference to be determined by the situation room in.
The 19 biggest rule changes in nhl history fox sports. One unwritten rule is when you drop the gloves, you do it head on. Rule change approved regarding goaltender interference. Any forceful chop with the stick on an opponents body or opponents stick, on or near the opponents hands, shall be considered slashing. Mar 16, 2018 the league has had its hands full with the recent controversies. Providing a protective screen and limiting the opportunity for an opposing player to apply pressure to a teammate in possession and control of the puck. Infractions of the rules, such as offside and icing, lead to a stoppage of play and subsequent to the offending teams. The goaltender interference rule was introduced in the 19911992 nhl season and is based on the idea that the attacking players position shouldnt automatically determine whether a goal is allowed or not.
I was reading the nhls rule on interference and the wording strikes me as incredibly odd. The interference rule has been altered to allow for a major penalty and a game misconduct when an injury results. Nhl should enforce rules on slashing, goalie interference. The technical rules for goaltender interference are. A penalty in ice hockey is a punishment for an infringement of the rules. Today, im going to talk about a rule that i think needs to be reevaluated by the nhl, the goaltender interference rule. Official ice hockey statistics rules future rankings shall be computed without inclusion of the for feited contests. If a goal is scored as a result of a player obstructing the goaltender, the goal will be disallowed and a minor penalty assessed at the referees discretion. Review confirmed, the nhl told us, that ovechkin had basically pitchforked the puck into the.
Rule 625 interference usa hockey officiating rulebook. They should be simplified to rely only on the existing goalie interference rule rather than trying to rewrite the. National hockey league official rules 20152016 iv detail of goal crease 6 16 28 11 from end of boards to center of goal line 4 46. Nhl protective equipment rules leave goaltenders with. To expand the jugs answer, enforcement of the rule depends greatly on the league.
Rule 625 interference note interference is defined as when a player uses his body pick or block to impede the progress of an opponent nonpuck carrier with no effort to play the puck, maintain normal foot speed or maintain an established skating lane. Goaltender interference which can also result in a penalty. Mar 27, 2018 the national hockey league finalized rule changes regarding the coachs challenge and goalie interference tuesday. Nhl, the nhl shield, the word mark and image of the stanley cup, center ice name and logo, nhl conference logos and nhl winter classic name are registered trademarks and vintage hockey word mark and logo, live every shift, hot off the ice, the game lives where. During the penalty the player may not participate in play. For the record, the nhl defines goaltender interference as all cases in which an attacking player initiates intentional or. The changes were initially recommended by the nhls general managers and will impact rule 78. This was the rule until the nhl changed it in 195657 to the current rule.
The singular resource for the official rules of the game, updated for the most recent changes, this book includes everything that is necessary to know in order to be a professional. Timing, points of contact, and technique are all scrutinized by officials closely. Nhl gms sticking with current coachs challenge rule sports. The incident highlighted the flaws in the nhls definition of goaltender interference, as there are too many gray areas, and as a result, no. Feb 02, 2018 nhl players confused over leagues goaltender interference rule. The nhl does itself an incredible disservice by allowing plays to carry on, even when a goaltender has lost equipment in the crease. Nhl makes new rule regarding goaltender interference kmox. The nebulous interference rule, a point of controversy all year long, is a ticking time bomb that threatens to spoil a teams stanley cup hopes. Usa hockeys rulebook describes a player eligible to be hit as a. Nhl to discuss goalie interference rule at gm meetings later this month nobody really knows what goaltender interference is anymore, and the league has to do something about that. Nhl to discuss goalie interference rule at gm meetings. Friedman on goalie interference, offside audits new, 9 comments an unintended consequence of video replay may have referees potentially trained to pay attention to areas of the ice. A maximum of 20 players, including goalkeepers, may dress for and play in a game, unless modified by state association adoption. This includes the following actions which shall be penalized under this rule.
Philadelphia the change in the works regarding rule 78. This post is part of our series hockey 101 geared towards newer fans hitting in hockey is an art form. Nhl approves rule change regarding goaltender interference. The nhl made a number of rule changes for the 201920 season. All 201718 new york rangers player goaltending stats and rankings for goaltender on fox sports. Nhl players confused over leagues goaltender interference rule. Sep 16, 2014 elliotte friedman in his latest 30 thoughts column talked about something that the nhl didnt announce along with its rule changes from last week. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Why the nhl should adopt the iihfs goalie interference rule. Interference on the goalkeeper this rule is based on the premise that an attacking players position, whether inside or outside the crease, should not, by itself, determine whether a goal should be allowed or disallowed. Nhl puts john scott rule in place for allstar fan voting.
Most penalties are enforced by sending the offending player to a penalty box for a set number of minutes. This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form or by any. Big questions, bold predictions and a guide for all 31 teams nhl rank. As the league and its players forge ahead into the playoffs, everyone is. Ambiguous goalie interference rules continue to bemuse nhl. Nov 21, 2016 changing nhl shootout rules would rob us of marek maliklike moments. Teams will head to training camp in the next couple of weeks and before you know it, fans will start to fill the seats for preseason games ahead of the season starting in october. The two gaping holes in the nhls new goalie interference. It is recommended that a minimum of two goalkeepers be among.
Rule 634 slashing note slashing is the act of a player swinging his stick at an opponent, whether contact is made, or not. For the record, the nhl defines goaltender interference as all cases in. Note interference is defined as when a player uses his body pick or block to impede the progress of an opponent nonpuck carrier with no effort to play. If an incomplete but regulation game is forfeited, include the record of all individual and team actions up to the time of the forfeit. What you need to know about the nhls rule changes for 201920. There is plenty of room for interpretation by officials on interference in the nhl rulebook.
Extremely thorough and expertly detailed, this guide is the most valuable resource for referees, coaches, leagues, and serious fans of the national hockey league. The league also determines the specifications for playing equipment used in its games. New nhl rule for goaltender interference begins wbfo. Nhl gms vote to not alter offside rule, but want goalie. Beginning with games on wednesday, all coachs challenges for goaltender. Goals scored from behind the blue line count for two. The nhl, still, has no idea what goaltender interference is. Changing nhl shootout rules would rob us of marek maliklike. National hockey league official rules 20092010 1 section 1 playing area rule 1 rink 1. Key differences in ncaa and nhl rules college hockey, inc. Nov 03, 2017 the latest rule controversy to hit the nhl. There is a complex code to hockey fights, and very little of it is actually in the rule book.
The first losing stretch has hit for vegas despite an overall better game from netminder maxime lagace. Goaltender interference decision tree based on the nhl. Nhls goalie interference rule rubs fans, players the. The national hockey league rules are the rules governing the play of the national hockey league nhl, a professional ice hockey organization. What the heck is goaltender interference in the nhl, anyway. The league has had its hands full with the recent controversies. The action whereby a player uses the shaft of the stick, above the upper hand, to check an opposing player in any manner or jabs or attempts to jab an opposing player with this part of the stick. Note slashing is the act of a player swinging his stick at an opponent, whether contact is made, or not. The nhl, still, has no idea what goaltender interference. Be sure to also check out the nhl expansion history. In other words, goals scored while attacking players are standing in the crease may, in appropriate circumstances be allowed. Aug 15, 2016 201617 ice hockey rules changes 231,2. The new rule will go in to effect in all nhl games, beginning wednesday. Slashing in ice hockey is a penalty called when an offending player swings their hockey stick at.
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