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IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24

INTERNATIONAL ICE HOCKEY FEDERATION IIHF OFFICIAL RULEBOOK 2023 / 24 IIHF Official Rulebook 2023/24 – Version 1.0, May 2023

IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 2 WELCOME No matter where ice hockey is played, the object of the game is the same – to put the puck into the opponent’s goal. Beyond that, ice hockey across the globe is subject to certain variations. This makes the rules of the game extremely important. These rules must be followed all times, in all countries, in all age categories, for the game to be enjoyed by everyone. Hockey’s speed is one of the qualities that makes it so exciting. But this skill and excitement must be balanced with fair play and respect. It is, therefore, important to make a clear separation between the purpose of all the elements of the game and to use these respectfully. These distinctions can be taught at an early age or whenever one begins to show interest in the game. And this is why hockey development begins with parents and coaches, those people most influential in guiding a person, old or young, into playing the game properly and within the rules. The IIHF Championship program encompasses 81 Member National Associations, five age and gender categories over 30 international ice hockey tournaments, including the Olympic Winter Games. The extensiveness of the program is acknowledged in the rule book. The goal is to provide everyone one set of rules from which to work. This presents a fair and leveled standard of play. It is a means of keeping the game’s “language” the same regardless of where it is played. INTERNATIONAL ICE HOCKEY FEDERATION TABLE OF CONTENTS

COPYRIGHT All rights reserved. The use of any part of this publication reproduced, transmitted in any form or by any means – electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise – or stored in a retrieval system, without the prior written consent of the International Ice Hockey Federation is an infringement of copyright law. The scanning, uploading, and distribution of this publication via the internet or any other means is illegal. OFFICIAL LANGUAGE The IIHF publishes the Rule Book in English. Translations into different languages are usually organized by the individual Member National Associations. If there is any divergence in the wording, the English text is authoritative. OTHER LANGUAGES Member National Associations (MNA’s) which produce a translated version of the IIHF Rule Book using this format are invited to send a copy to IIHF (stating clearly on the front cover that it is that MNA’s official translation) so it can be posted on the IIHF website for use by others. SITUATION HANDBOOK For more clarification and implementation examples of the IIHF Rule Book please see online the IIHF Official Situation Handbook. NAVIGATION IN THE RULE BOOK ➔ Rule Book internal Links »References to Rule Book external Documents QUESTIONS OR REMARKS? Do you have any questions, suggestions, or remarks about this Rule Book – please contact us at rulebook@iihfoffice.com. IIHF Official Rule Book 2023/24 – Version 1.0, May 2023 IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 3 GENERAL INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS

IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 4 OUR VALUES SOLIDARITY The rules are the basis for understanding the game, and the key tool for a player, coach, or association to explain and develop skills. The rule book can be understood as a common language, which we can use to communicate in standard way, making the sport as fair as possible.

IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 5 OUR VALUES INTEGRITY Ice hockey is a team sport. No matter how great an individual player is, his or her teammates are essential to the team’s success. This is also what makes ice hockey so special. Apart from the physical skills required, it teaches values such as selflessness, team play, character, heart, dedication, leadership, and respect. The rules of ice hockey start with respecting the sport itself. This means complying with all rules regarding doping and match-fixing. It also means respecting coaches and officials, and playing within the boundaries of the on-ice code of conduct.

IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 6 OUR VALUES SKILLS Ice hockey is the fastest and most thrilling of all team sports because it is a combination of two sports – skating and hockey. Skating is a complex skill but also very enjoyable, while the skills involved in playing hockey take dedication and practice to master. Skating requires strength, balance, and stamina. Once a player masters the ability to skate Backwards and Forwards, to turn and stop quickly, to get around a player or avoid a bodycheck, the enjoyment of the game truly grows. Ice hockey consists of three basic skills – stickhandling, passing, and shooting. Stickhandling requires superb hand-eye coordination, the ability to cradle a puck and feint an opponent at the right moment. Passing requires vision, timing, and anticipation. Shooting requires practice and strength and technique. What makes ice hockey so special and challenging is that a player must learn to combine those three essential hockey skills with the completely different skill of skating. It is two sports, not one, but when combined, this makes an incredible enjoyable experience.

IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 7 OUR VALUES PASSION The passion for ice hockey exists everywhere, from the players to coaches, from parents to officials, to fans and volunteers. Hockey cannot exist without this passion. It is a spark, one that can ignite the moment you pick up a stick and hit the ice for the first time. Whenever that moment happens, whether you are a child or an adult, it remains a part of you for life.

IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 8 OUR VALUES DISCIPLINE & RESPECT Everyone wants to win but winning at all costs can show a lack of respect for the game. Respect has nothing to do with the puck or the opposition goal. It is about humanity. It is about ensuring that every person can play in a safe and enjoyable environment, regardless of their skill level, size, shape, race, gender, sexual orientation, or beliefs. It is about encouraging people of all colors and religions, from all countries and all backgrounds. It is about including, not excluding, about celebrating, not denigrating. Hockey is a celebration of teamwork and opportunity and meeting a challenge together. That is the obligation of everyone who plays the game – keep the game safe and fair!

IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 9 OUR VALUES PRINCIPLES OF THE GAME No proper game can be played without the Game Officials (Referees and Linespersons), and they must command the respect of all players, coaches, parents, and associations involved at all levels of play. To love ice hockey and to want to play ice hockey starts with showing respect for the Game Officials who oversee the game. They have spent years developing their skills, which include being as good a skater as the players. As well, they have had to hone their own subset of skills – quick movements to stay out of the way of play, understanding and interpreting play while moving at top speed in a variety of directions, applying the rule book properly under pressure and at a moment’s notice. And although the main responsibility for this respect of play lies with the players, it is vital to the game’s safety and success that it includes the coaches, parents, federations, associations, and leagues under whose supervision the game is played. In the end, the final score is the deciding factor in determining who wins and loses the game. But the spirit of fair play is even more important because it enables the game to succeed and grow and develop, in both countries where ice hockey is an ingrained part of its culture and ithers where it is an emerging sport with growing roots.

IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 10 OUR VALUES FOR THE GOOD OF THE GAME. To love the game is to value it, and to value it is to respect it. Ice hockey is a game built around speed and skill, elements which make it appealing to people around the world, but which inherently create a danger if not played properly. The game’s success depends on it being played fairly at all levels. That means adhering to the rules of the game, listening to coaches, and respecting the function of the Referees and Linespersons – for the good of the game!

IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 11 PREAMBLE GENDER PARTICIPATION For IIHF Competitions, eligibility conditions for Transgender Players are defined in the IIHF Transgender Policy. No male Player may participate in a women’s competition, and no female Player may participate in a men’s competition. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY / AGE For all IIHF Competitions there is a minimum age requirement for Player eligibility. For age-specific competitions, notably U18 and U20, there is both a minimum and a maximum age requirement for Player eligibility. Only Players that meet the minimum and/or maximum age requirements for an IIHF Competition are eligible to participate in that competition. »For more information refer to the IIHF Statutes and Bylaws. PROPER AUTHORITIES AND DISCIPLINE “Proper Authorities” refers specifically to the IIHF Disciplinary body having jurisdiction to apply these playing rules to the matter at hand as set out and in accordance with the IIHF Statutes and Bylaws, IIHF Disciplinary Code and other relevant rules and regulations. The Proper Authorities shall review all incidents sanctioned with a Game Misconduct. In addition, the Proper Authorities have the authority to review all actions by Players, Coaches and team personnel which could be a violation of these playing rules. »For more information refer to the IIHF Disciplinary Code. ANTI-DOPING Membership in the IIHF includes acceptance of the World Anti-Doping Code and requires that the policies, rules, and programs of MNAs comply with the IIHF Doping Control Regulations, IIHF Disciplinary Code and the World Anti-Doping Code. »For more information refer to the IIHF Doping Control Regulations and IIHF Disciplinary Code. © International Ice Hockey Federation TABLE OF CONTENTS

IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME 2 GENERAL INFORMATION 3 Copyright........................................................................................................................................................ 3 Official Language............................................................................................................................................3 Other Languages.............................................................................................................................................3 Situation handbook..........................................................................................................................................3 Navigation in the Rule Book..............................................................................................................................3 Questions or Remarks?....................................................................................................................................3 Solidarity........................................................................................................................................................ 4 Integrity.......................................................................................................................................................... 5 Skills.............................................................................................................................................................. 6 Passion.......................................................................................................................................................... 7 Discipline & Respect .......................................................................................................................................8 Principles of the Game.....................................................................................................................................9 For the Good of the Game...............................................................................................................................10 PREAMBLE 11 Gender Participation......................................................................................................................................11 Player Eligibility / Age....................................................................................................................................11 Proper Authorities and Discipline.....................................................................................................................11 Anti-Doping. ................................................................................................................................................. 11 SECTION 01. PLAYING AREA 16 RULE 1 Rink..................................................................................................................................... 17 RULE 2 Goal Posts and Nets...............................................................................................................21 RULE 3 Benches............................................................................................................................... 22 RULE 4 Signal and Timing Devices......................................................................................................23 SECTION 02. TEAMS 24 RULE 5 Team.................................................................................................................................... 25 RULE 6 Captain and Alternate Captains...............................................................................................27 RULE 7 Starting Line-up....................................................................................................................27 RULE 8 Injured Players......................................................................................................................28 SECTION 03. EQUIPMENT 30 RULE 9 Uniforms............................................................................................................................... 31 RULE 10 Sticks................................................................................................................................... 35 RULE 11 Goalkeepers Equipment..........................................................................................................38 RULE 12 Illegal Equipment...................................................................................................................41 RULE 13 Puck. ................................................................................................................................... 41

IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 13 TABLE OF CONTENTS RULE 14 Adjustment to Clothing or Equipment.......................................................................................42 SECTION 04. TYPES OF PENALTIES 43 RULE 15 Calling of Penalties................................................................................................................44 RULE 16 Minor Penalties.....................................................................................................................45 RULE 17 Bench Minor Penalties............................................................................................................46 RULE 18 Double-minor Penalties..........................................................................................................46 RULE 19 Coincidental Penalties............................................................................................................47 RULE 20 Major Penalties.....................................................................................................................48 RULE 21 Dangerous Actions.................................................................................................................50 RULE 22 Misconduct Penalties.............................................................................................................50 RULE 23 Game Misconduct Penalties....................................................................................................51 RULE 24 Penalty Shot..........................................................................................................................52 RULE 25 Awarded Goals......................................................................................................................55 RULE 26 Delayed Penalties..................................................................................................................56 RULE 27 Goalkeeper’s Penalties...........................................................................................................56 RULE 28 Supplementary Discipline.......................................................................................................58 RULE 29 Game Official Signals.............................................................................................................58 SECTION 05. OFFICIALS 59 RULE 30 Appointment of Officials.........................................................................................................60 RULE 31 Referees............................................................................................................................... 60 RULE 32 Linespersons......................................................................................................................... 62 RULE 33 Official Scorekeeper...............................................................................................................64 RULE 34 Game Timekeeper..................................................................................................................65 RULE 35 Penalty Timekeeper................................................................................................................66 RULE 36 Statistic Staff........................................................................................................................68 RULE 37 Video Review.........................................................................................................................68 RULE 38 Coach’s Challenge.................................................................................................................72 RULE 39 Abuse of Officials..................................................................................................................76 RULE 40 Physical Abuse of Officials......................................................................................................78 SECTION 06. PHYSICAL FOULS 80 RULE 41 Boarding............................................................................................................................... 81 RULE 42 Charging............................................................................................................................... 81 RULE 43 Checking from Behind............................................................................................................82 RULE 44 Clipping................................................................................................................................ 83 RULE 45 Elbowing............................................................................................................................... 84 RULE 46 Fighting................................................................................................................................ 84 RULE 47 Head-butting......................................................................................................................... 87

IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS RULE 48 Illegal Check to the Head or Neck............................................................................................87 RULE 49 Kicking................................................................................................................................. 88 RULE 50 Kneeing................................................................................................................................ 89 RULE 51 Roughing.............................................................................................................................. 90 RULE 52 Slew-footing. ........................................................................................................................ 90 RULE 53 Throwing Equipment..............................................................................................................91 SECTION 07. RESTRAINING FOULS 93 RULE 54 Holding................................................................................................................................. 94 RULE 55 Hooking................................................................................................................................ 94 RULE 56 Interference.......................................................................................................................... 95 RULE 57 Tripping................................................................................................................................ 98 SECTION 08. STICK FOULS 99 RULE 58 Butt-ending......................................................................................................................... 100 RULE 59 Cross-checking................................................................................................................... 100 RULE 60 High-sticking....................................................................................................................... 101 RULE 61 Slashing............................................................................................................................. 101 RULE 62 Spearing............................................................................................................................. 102 SECTION 09. OTHER FOULS 103 RULE 63 Delaying the Game...............................................................................................................104 RULE 64 Diving / Embellishment.........................................................................................................106 RULE 65 Equipment.......................................................................................................................... 107 RULE 66 Forfeit of Game...................................................................................................................107 RULE 67 Handling Puck.....................................................................................................................108 RULE 68 Illegal Substitution...............................................................................................................109 RULE 69 Interference on the Goalkeeper.............................................................................................110 RULE 70 Leaving the Players’ Bench or Penalty Box..............................................................................113 RULE 71 Premature Substitution.........................................................................................................115 RULE 72 Refusing to Play the Puck.....................................................................................................116 RULE 73 Refusing to Start Play...........................................................................................................117 RULE 74 Too Many Players on the Ice.................................................................................................118 RULE 75 Unsportsmanlike Conduct.....................................................................................................119 SECTION 10. GAME FLOW 122 RULE 76 Face-offs............................................................................................................................ 123 RULE 77 Game and Intermission Timing..............................................................................................127 RULE 78 Goals. ................................................................................................................................ 128 RULE 79 Hand Pass..........................................................................................................................130

IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 15 TABLE OF CONTENTS RULE 80 High-sticking the Puck.........................................................................................................130 RULE 81 Icing. ................................................................................................................................. 131 RULE 82 Line Changes......................................................................................................................133 RULE 83 Off-side.............................................................................................................................. 135 RULE 84 Overtime Operations............................................................................................................137 RULE 85 Puck Out of Bounds.............................................................................................................140 RULE 86 Start of Game and Periods....................................................................................................141 RULE 87 Time-Outs........................................................................................................................... 143 SECTION 11. WOMEN´S ICE HOCKEY 145 RULE 100 Women’s Hockey – Age Categories........................................................................................146 RULE 101 Women’s Hockey – Specific Playing Rules..............................................................................146 RULE 102 Women’s Hockey – Specific Equipment Rules.........................................................................147 SECTION 12. JUNIOR ICE HOCKEY 149 RULE 200 Men’s Junior Hockey – Age Categories...................................................................................150 RULE 201 Men’s Junior Hockey – Specific Playing Rules.........................................................................150 RULE 202 Men’s Junior Hockey – Specific Equipment Rules....................................................................150 APPENDIX I GAME OFFICAL SIGNALS.........................................................................................153 APPENDIX II DEFINITION, TERMINOLOGY & TERMS.......................................................................161 APPENDIX III ICE HOCKEY EQUIPMENT........................................................................................166 APPENDIX IV TABLES OVERVIEW.................................................................................................176 APPENDIX V TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................207 APPENDIX VI INFOGRAPHICS AT A GLANCE...................................................................................211

IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 16 SECTION 01 PLAYING AREA 01 SECTION · PLAYING AREA

TABLE OF CONTENTS IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 – SECTION 01 17 PLAYING AREA RULE 1 RINK 1.1. RINK Games under jurisdiction of the IIHF shall be played on an ice surface known as the “Rink” and must adhere to the dimensions and specifications prescribed by the IIHF and these rules. No ice markings shall be permitted except those provided for under these rules unless express written permission has been obtained from the IIHF. On-ice logos must not interfere with any official ice markings provided for the proper playing of the game. In the interval between periods, the ice surface shall be flooded unless mutually agreed to the contrary. 1.2. DIMENSIONS The official size of the Rink shall be 60 m long and 26 m to 30 m wide. The corners shall be rounded in the arc of a circle with a radius of 7.0 m to 8.50 m. Any deviations from these dimensions for any IIHF competition require IIHF approval. ➔ For more information refer to Appendix VI – Infographics. 1.3. BOARDS AND PROTECTIVE GLASS The Rink shall be surrounded by a wall known as the “Boards”. The ideal height of the boards above the ice surface shall be 1.07 m. Except for the official markings provided for in these rules, the entire playing surface and the Boards shall be white in color except the “Kick Plate” at the bottom of the Boards, which shall be light yellow in color. Any variations from any of the foregoing dimensions shall require official authorization by the IIHF. The Boards shall be constructed in such a manner that the surface facing the ice shall be smooth and free of any obstruction or any object that could cause injury to Players. Affixed to the Boards and extending vertically shall be an approved “Protective Glass” construction. The height above the Boards behind the Goals must be 2.4 m and must extend at least 4.0 m from the “Goal Line” Blue Line Blue Line Center Line Players’ Bench Team A Face-o Spot & Circle End-zone Face-o Spot & Circle End-zone Face-o Spot & Circle End-zone Face-o Spot & Circle End-zone Face O Spot Neutral Zone Face O Spot Neutral Zone Face O Spot Neutral Zone Face O Spot Neutral Zone Center Ice Spot & Circle Players’ Bench Team B Goal Crease Goal Crease Goalkeeper Restricted Area Goalkeeper Restricted Area On-ice O cials Crease O cial Scorekeeper Box Penalty Box Team A Penalty Box Team B 01 SECTION · PLAYING AREA

TABLE OF CONTENTS IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 – SECTION 01 18 PLAYING AREA towards the Blue Line. The height above the Boards along the sides must be 1.8 m, except in front of the Players’ Benches. Protective Glass shall be required in front of the Penalty Boxes. The Protective Glass and gear to hold them in position shall be properly padded or protected and mounted on the Boards on the side away from the playing surface including the “Protective Netting” outlined in: ➔ For more information refer to Appendix VI – Infographics. »For more information refer to IIHF Rink Guide. 1.4. PROTECTIVE NETTING Protective Netting shall be hung in the ends of the Arena, of a height, type, and in a manner approved by the IIHF. The Protective Netting must be suspended above the “End-zone” Protective Glass behind both Goals and must extend around the Rink at least to where the Goal Line meets the Boards. The Protective Netting is to be installed in such a way that it protects the top bench row viewer. Thus, the height of the Protective Netting is determined by the height of the Rink and the settings of the top row of benches. ➔ For more information refer to Appendix VI – Infographics. »For more information refer to IIHF Rink Guide. Protective Glass 2.4 meter height Protective Glass 1.8 meter height Protective Padding Construct Kick Plate Ice Surface Boards Dasher Protective Netting 01 SECTION · PLAYING AREA

TABLE OF CONTENTS IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 – SECTION 01 19 PLAYING AREA 1.5. LINES Goal Lines: A red line, 5 cm wide, shall be drawn across the entire width of the ice surface, 4.0 m from each end of the ice surface and continued vertically along the side of the Boards. This line shall be referred to as the "Goal Line". The Goal posts and nets shall be set in such a manner as to remain stationary during the process of the game. Goal Crease: In front of each Goal, an area shall be marked by a red line 5 cm wide, named as the “Goal Crease”. Blue Lines: The ice surface between the Goals shall be divided into three (3) zones by lines, 30 cm in width, and blue in color, and extended completely across the Rink, parallel with the Goal Lines, and continued vertically up the side of the Boards, named as the “Blue Lines”. In case advertising is allowed on the Boards, the lines must be marked at least on the Kick Plate. Center Line: Another line, 30 cm in width and red in color, drawn completely across the Rink on center ice, parallel with the Goal Lines and continued vertically up the side of the Boards, named as the “Center Line”. In case advertising is allowed on the Boards, the lines must be marked at least on the Kick Plate. ➔ For more information refer to Appendix VI – Infographics. 1.6. DIVISION OF ICE SURFACE Defending Zone: The portion of the ice surface in which the Goal is situated shall be called the “Defending Zone” of the Team defending that goal. Neutral Zone: The central portion shall be known as the “Neutral Zone”. Attacking Zone: The portion farthest from the defended Goal shall be the “Attacking Zone”. Players’ Bench Team A Players’ Bench Team B Goal Team B Goal Team A Blue Line Blue Line Center Line Defending Zone Team A Attacking Zone Team A Attacking Zone Team B Defending Zone Team B Neutral Zone O cial Scorekeeper Box Penalty Box Team A Penalty Box Team B 01 SECTION · PLAYING AREA

TABLE OF CONTENTS IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 – SECTION 01 20 PLAYING AREA 1.7. GOAL CREASE / ON-ICE OFFICIALS’ CREASE Goal Crease (markings on the ice surface): In front of each goal frame, one goal crease shall be marked by a red line. The marked line belongs to the Goal Crease. ➔ For more information refer to Appendix VI – Infographics. Goal Crease Area/ Space: The Goal Crease Area includes all of the space outlined by the crease lines and extends vertically until the top of the crossbar. ➔ For more information refer to Appendix VI – Infographics. On-ice Official Crease: In front of the Official Scorekeepers’ Box, a semi-circular area is marked on the ice surface, called the "On-ice Officials Crease". A 5 cm wide red line with a radius of 3.0 m marks this crease area. ➔ For more information refer to Appendix VI – Infographics. 1.8. GOALKEEPER’S RESTRICTED AREA Behind each goal, a trapezoidal area is marked on the ice surface, called the "Goalkeeper Restricted Area". The two 5 cm wide red lines mark the restricted area between the Goal Line and the Boards behind the Goal. The outside dimension of the marking along the Goal Line is 6.80 m and along the Boards is 8.60 m, and the lines continue vertically on the Kick Plate. ➔ For more information refer to Appendix VI – Infographics. 1.9. FACE-OFF SPOTS AND CIRCLES Face-off Spot and Circle at Center Ice: A circular blue spot, 30 cm in diameter, shall be marked exactly in the center of the Rink. This spot shall be referred to as the “Center Ice Face-off Spot”. With this spot as a center, a circle of 4.50 m radius shall be marked with a blue line 5 cm wide. Face-off Spots in the Neutral Zone: Two (2) red spots, 60 cm in diameter, shall be marked on the ice in the Neutral Zone 1.50 m from each Blue Line. These four (4) spots shall be referred to as the “Neutral-zone Face-off Spots”. Within the Face-off Spot, draw two parallel lines 8 cm from the top and bottom of the spot. The area within the two lines shall be painted red, the remainder shall be painted white. The spots shall be 14.0 m apart and each shall be a uniform distance from the adjacent Boards. Face-off Spots and Circles in the End-Zones (Attacking and Defending Zone): In both End-zones and on both sides of each goal, red Face-off Spots and circles shall be marked on the ice. The Face-off Spots shall be 60 cm in diameter. These four (4) spots shall be referred to as the “End-zone Face-off Spots”. Within the Face-off Spot, draw two parallel lines 8 cm from the top and bottom of the spot. The area within the two lines shall be painted red, the remainder shall be painted white. 01 SECTION · PLAYING AREA

TABLE OF CONTENTS IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 – SECTION 01 21 PLAYING AREA The circles shall be marked with a red line 5 cm wide with a radius of 4.50 m from the center of the Face-off Spots. At the outer edge of both sides of each Face-off Circle and parallel to the “Goal Line”, two red lines 5 cm wide and 60 cm in length and 1.70 m apart shall be marked. 30 cm away from the outer edge of the Face-off Spot, two red lines 5 cm wide shall be drawn parallel with the Side Boards that shall be 1.20 m in length and 45 cm apart. Parallel to the End Boards, commencing at the end of the line nearest to the Face-off Spot, a red line 5 cm wide shall extend 90 cm in length. ➔ For more information refer to Appendix VI – Infographics 1.10. ICE CLEANING Aside from the normal ice resurfacing that is performed during the intermissions between each period of play. If applicable, additional snow removal activities shall be performed. »For more information refer to IIHF Sport Regulations RULE 2 GOAL POSTS AND NETS 2.1. GOAL POSTS Each Rink must have two (2) “Goal Nets”, one at either end of the Rink. The “Goal Net” is comprised of a Goal frame and netting. The open end of the goal net must face Center ice. Each Goal Net must be located in the center of the Goal Line at either end and must be installed in such manner as to remain stationary during the progress of the game. The Goal posts must be kept in position by means of flexible pegs affixed in the ice or floor, but which displace the Goal Net from its moorings upon significant contact. The holes for the goal pegs must be located exactly on the Goal Line. The Goal posts shall be of an approved design and material, extending vertically 1.22 m above the surface of the ice and set 1.83 m apart measured from the inside of the posts. A crossbar of the same material as the Goal posts shall extend from the top of one post to the top of the other. The Goal posts and crossbar shall be painted in red color and all other exterior surfaces shall be painted in white color. Circle Radius 450 Line, blue, 5 cm wide Center Line red, 30 cm wide Center Ice Spot blue, 30 cm diameter 50 360 120 120 120 Circle Radius 450 170 225 90 45 90 90 22,5 22,5 90 60 120 120 60 60 85 85 FACE-OFF SPOT AND CIRCLE AT CENTER ICE FACE-OFF SPOT AND CIRCLE END ZONES 01 SECTION · PLAYING AREA

TABLE OF CONTENTS IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 – SECTION 01 22 PLAYING AREA 2.2. GOAL NETS A net of an approved design shall be attached to each Goal frame and made of white nylon cord, which shall be draped in such a manner as to prevent the puck coming to rest on the outside of it yet strung in a manner that will keep the puck in the net. A skirt of heavy white nylon fabric or heavyweight white canvas shall be laced around the base plate of the goal frame in such a way as to protect the Goal net from being cut or broken. This protective padding must be attached in a manner that will not restrict the puck from completely crossing the Goal Line. This padding must be set back 15 cm from the inside of the Goal post. This skirt shall not project more than 2.5 cm above the base plate. The frame of the Goal shall be draped with a nylon mesh net to completely enclose the back of the frame. RULE 3 BENCHES 3.1. PLAYERS’ BENCHES Each Rink shall be provided with seats or benches for the use by Players of both Teams. The only people allowed on or at the Players’ Benches are the dressed Players and not more than eight (8) persons, including Coach and team personnel. Teams must use the same Player’s Bench for the duration of a game. The accommodations provided, including benches and doors, must be uniform for both Teams. The Players’ Benches shall be placed immediately alongside the ice as near to the center of the Rink as possible. Two (2) doors for each Players’ Bench must be uniform in location and size and as conveniently close to the Dressing Rooms as possible. Each Players’ Bench should be 10 m in length and 1.50 m in width and when situated in the spectator area, shall be separated from the spectators by a Protective Glass to afford the necessary protection for the Players and Team Personnel. The Players’ Benches shall be on the same side of the playing surface opposite the Penalty Box and should be separated by a substantial distance, if possible. Note: The designated Home Team is entitled to its choice of Players’ Bench if not otherwise defined. At IIHF Championships, the respective Player’s Benches will be assigned to the respective Teams. ➔ For more information refer to Appendix VI – Infographics. »For more information refer to IIHF Sport Regulations. 183 122 Crossbar Goal Post 01 SECTION · PLAYING AREA

TABLE OF CONTENTS 3.2. PENALTY BOX Each Rink must be provided with benches or seats to be known as the “Penalty Box”. Separate Penalty Boxes shall be provided for each Team and they shall be situated on the opposite sides directly across the ice from their Players' Benches. Teams must use the “Penalty Box” opposite their Players’ Bench and must use the same “Penalty Box” for the duration of a game. Each “Penalty Box” should be at least 4.0 m in length and 1.50 m in width and shall be separated from the spectators by a Protective Glass to afford the necessary protection for the Players. Each Penalty Box must be of the same size and quality, offering no advantage to either Team in any manner and must have only one door for both entry and exit and must be operated only by the “Penalty Box Attendant”. Only the Penalty Box Attendant, penalized Skaters, and Game Officials are allowed access to the Penalty Boxes. ➔ For more information refer to Appendix VI – Infographics RULE 4 SIGNAL AND TIMING DEVICES 4.1. SIGNAL DEVICES Each Rink must be provided with a suitable sound device that will sound automatically at the conclusion of each period of play. Should the sound device fail to sound automatically when time expires, the determining factor as to whether the period has ended shall be the Game Clock. »For more information refer to IIHF Technology Codes & Regulations. 4.2. TIMING DEVICES Each Rink shall be provided with some form of electronic game clock for the purpose of keeping the spectators, Players, Team Personnel and Game Officials accurately informed as to all time elements at all stages of the game including the time remaining to be played in any period and the time remaining to be served by penalized Players on each Team. The game clock is activated by facing-off of the puck by an On-ice Official and shall be stopped by the whistle of an Off-ice Official. Time recording for both game time and penalty time shall show time remaining to be played or served. The Game Time Clock shall measure the time remaining in tenths (1/10) of a second during the last minute of each period. »For more information refer to IIHF Technology Codes & Regulations IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 – SECTION 01 23 PLAYING AREA 01 SECTION · PLAYING AREA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 – SECTION 02 25 TEAMS RULE 5 TEAM 5.1. ELIGIBLE PLAYERS A Game is contested between two (2) Teams which play under the direction of On-ice and Off-ice Officials. A Team shall be composed of twenty-two (22) Players. No more than twenty (20) Skaters and two (2) Goalkeepers shall be permitted. For the purposes of these playing rules, any reference to “Player” shall refer to both Skaters and Goalkeepers. Any reference to “Goalkeeper” shall mean that the section of the rule is specific to Goalkeepers. Prior to the start of each game, the Team Manager or Coach of each Team shall list on a “Line-up / Roster Sheet” the Players who are eligible to play in the game. For a Team to play a game, it must be able to put on the ice at least five (5) Skaters and one (1) Goalkeeper at the beginning of the game. Only eligible Players can be listed on the Roster Sheet and play in a Game. Players who are registered for a tournament or event but who are not listed on the Official Game Sheet can participate in the pre-game warm-up – for Definition of eligible Players refer to the IIHF Statutes and Bylaws. The Coach must submit the “Line-up / Roster Sheet” to the Official Scorekeeper at least sixty (60) minutes prior to the start of the game. The Official Game Sheet with the listed names and numbers of all eligible Players must be handed to the On-ice Game Officials before the Game, and no change shall be permitted to the Official Game Sheet after the commencement of the Game. Prior to the Game, if an Official (on-ice or off-ice) notices that a Player is in uniform but has not been included on the Official Game Sheet, the Referee shall bring this to the attention of the offending Team so that the necessary correction can be made to the Official Game Sheet with no penalty assessed. At IIHF Championships, a representative from each Team must confirm the “Line-up / Roster Sheet” at least two (2) minutes prior to the start of the Game, and Players may be added or deleted up to the “opening face-off”. Game rules will not allow for a Team to have more than six (6) Players (one (1) Goalkeeper and five (5) Skaters) on the ice at any time during game action when the team is not penalized. ➔ Rule 74 – Too Many Players on the Ice. A Team must put at least four (4) Players (one (1) Goalkeeper and three (3) Skaters) on the ice, if two (2) or more Players are penalized. A Team must put the required number of players on the ice to resume play. ➔ Rule 66 – Forfeit of Game. »For more information refer to IIHF Sport Regulations and IIHF Statutes & Bylaws. 5.2. INELIGIBLE PLAYER Only Players on the Roster Sheet list submitted to the Official Scorekeeper before the game may participate in the Game. The determining factor when considering whether a Player is eligible is that the Player’s name, and not necessarily the Player’s number, must be correctly listed by the Team Manager or Coach of that Team. Whenever an ineligible Player is identified to the Referee, the ineligible Player will be removed from the Game and the Team shall not be able to substitute another Player from its Roster. No additional penalties are to be assessed but a report of the incident must be submitted to the Proper Authorities. For an ineligible Goalkeeper see Rule 5.3 – Goalkeeper. If a goal is scored when an ineligible Player is on the ice (whether they were involved in the scoring or not), the goal will be disallowed. This only applies to the goal scored at the stoppage of play whereby the Player was deemed to be ineligible. All other goals scored previously by the ineligible Player’s Team (with them on the ice or not) shall be allowed. 02 SECTION · TEAMS

TABLE OF CONTENTS IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 – SECTION 02 26 TEAMS If a Player is assessed a penalty, and during the penalty they are found to be an ineligible Player, they will be removed from the game and another Player of their Team, designated by the Coach, must serve the remainder of the penalty. No additional penalties are to be assessed but a report of the incident must be submitted to the Proper Authorities. »For more information refer to IIHF Sport Regulations and IIHF Statutes & Bylaws. 5.3. GOALKEEPER Each Team shall be allowed one (1) Goalkeeper on the ice at one time. The Goalkeeper may be removed and substituted by another Skater. Such substitute shall not be permitted the privileges of the Goalkeeper. Each Team shall have on its Players’ Bench, or on a chair immediately beside the Players’ Bench (or nearby), a substitute Goalkeeper who shall always be fully equipped and ready to play. Each team shall have two (2) Goalkeepers listed on the Official Game Sheet. Exceptions to this rule are permitted in specific IIHF Championships where, only one (1) Goalkeeper, or a third (3rd) listed Goalkeeper is allowed – for additional information refer to the IIHF Sport Regulations. If the listed (one or two) Goalkeeper/s is/are incapacitated, that Team shall be entitled to dress and play any Goalkeeper who is eligible. In the event that the two (2) regular Goalkeepers are injured or incapacitated in quick succession, the third (3rd) Goal- keeper shall be provided with a reasonable amount of time to get dressed, in addition to a two-minute (2) warm-up (except when they enter the game to defend against a “Penalty Shot”). If, however, the third (3rd) Goalkeeper is dressed and on the Players’ Bench when the second (2nd) Goalkeeper becomes incapacitated, the third (3rd) Goalkeeper shall enter the game immediately and no warm-up is permitted. »For more information refer to IIHF Sport Regulations. 5.4. COACHES AND TEAM PERSONNEL Only Players in uniform and official team personnel duly registered on the Roster Sheet shall be permitted to occupy the Player’s Benches so provided. Every Team must have at least one Staff Member behind the Team on the Players’ Bench to act as Coach and at least one (1) qualified Coach or Medical Expert to treat Players in case of injury. 5.5. TEAM OFFICIALS AND TECHNOLOGY Team personnel who are on or near the Players’ Bench during the Game may use radio-technology to contact other Team Personnel in an area designated by the IIHF. Other forms of technology are permitted for Coaching purposes only (e.g., statistics, tagging) and may not be used to attempt to influence the decisions of the On-ice Officials in any way. If the technology is misused, a penalty shall be assessed according to: ➔ Rule 39 – Abuse of Officials. 5.6. PRE-GAME WARM-UP ON THE ICE During warm-up on the ice, all protective equipment must be properly worn. Players registered for an IIHF Championship and not listed on the “Line-up / Roster Sheet” may participate in a “pre-game warm-up” on the ice. No Player can warm-up on ice at the end of a period or at any stoppage of play. 02 SECTION · TEAMS

TABLE OF CONTENTS IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 – SECTION 02 27 TEAMS No penalties are to be assessed but a report of the incident must be submitted to the Proper Authorities. »For more information refer to IIHF Sport Regulations. RULE 6 CAPTAIN AND ALTERNATE CAPTAINS 6.1. CAPTAIN One (1) Captain shall be appointed by each Team, and they alone shall have the privilege of discussing with the Referees any questions relating to interpretation of rules which may arise during the progress of a Game. The Captain shall wear the letter “C,” approximately 8 cm in height and in contrasting color, in a conspicuous position on the front of their jersey. No “Co-Captains” are permitted. One (1) Captain and no more than two (2) Alternate Captains are permitted – see Rule 6.2 – Alternate Captains. Any Captain, Alternate Captain or any Player who comes off the Players’ Bench and makes any protest or intervention with the Officials for any purpose shall be assessed a Minor Penalty for “Unsportsmanlike Conduct”. ➔ Rule 39 – Abuse of Officials. Should this protest continue, they may be assessed a Misconduct Penalty, and if it further continues, a Game Misconduct Penalty shall be assessed. A complaint about a penalty is not a matter “relating to the interpretation of the rules” and a Minor Penalty shall be imposed against any Captain, Alternate Captain or any other Player making such a complaint. The Referee and Official Scorekeeper shall be advised, prior to the start of each game, the name of the Captain and the Alternate Captains of both Teams. A team cannot change its Captain or Alternate Captains during a game. If a Captain is ejected from a game or cannot play the entire game because of an injury, one of the Alternate Captains must assume their duties. If both the Captain and Alternate Captain are on the ice, only the Captain is allowed to talk to the Referee about a point of interpretation. If either the Captain or the Alternate Captain comes off the Players Bench, uninvited by the Referee, they shall be penalized accordingly. No playing Coach or playing Team Manager or Goalkeeper shall be permitted to act as Captain or Alternate Captain. ➔ Rule 39 – Abuse of Officials. 6.2. ALTERNATE CAPTAINS If the Captain is not on the ice, an Alternate Captain on the ice shall be accorded the privileges of the Captain. Alternate Captains shall wear the letter “A” approximately 8 cm in height and in contrasting color, in a conspicuous position on the front of their jerseys. RULE 7 STARTING LINE-UP This rule does not apply at IIHF Championships. 02 SECTION · TEAMS

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