TABLE OF CONTENTS 102.4. MOUTHGUARD – WOMEN’S HOCKEY “UNDER 18” AND “UNDER-AGED” CATEGORY It is strongly recommended that all Players wear a mouthguard, preferably of the custom-made variety. ➔ Rule 9.13 – Mouthguard. The mouthguard is designed to protect the teeth and jaws from impact and may also serve to reduce the risk of concussions. It is strongly recommended that Players use a custom-made mouthguard. It is recommended to wear this mouthguard in a compliant manner at all times when on the ice. 102.5. NECK LACERATION PROTECTOR – WOMEN’S HOCKEY “SENIOR”– AGE CATEGORY The IIHF recommends all players (if not mentioned elsewhere) to properly wear a neck laceration protection that is manufactured in a way that It covers the biggest possible area on the player. The protection should not be modified or damaged in any way. A Goalkeeper is allowed to attach a throat protector to the chin of her facemask. It must be made of a material that will not cause injury. ➔ Rule 9.12 – Neck- and Laceration Protector. 102.6. NECK LACERATION PROTECTOR – WOMEN’S HOCKEY “UNDER 18” AND “UNDER-AGED” CATEGORY All Players must properly wear a neck laceration protection that is manufactured in a way that it covers the biggest possible area on the player. The protection should not be modified or damaged in any way. A Goalkeeper is allowed to attach a throat protector to the chin of her facemask. It must be made of a material that will not cause injury. 102.7. HELMET / EAR-PROTECTION – WOMEN’S HOCKEY “SENIOR” – AGE CATEGORY Players must wear the ear-protection, attached to their helmets. ➔ Rule 9.6 – Helmets Players without the mentioned protection are not allowed to participate in a game. 102.8. HELMET / EAR-PROTECTION – WOMEN’S HOCKEY “UNDER 18” AND “UNDER-AGED” – AGE CATEGORY Players must wear the ear-protection, attached to their helmets. ➔ Rule 9.6 – Helmets Players without the mentioned protection are not allowed to participate in a game. 102.9. PROCEDURE – NON-COMPLIANCE WITH PROTECTION EQUIPMENT The On-ice officials will respond appropriately if a Player on the ice is wearing her protection equipment not in accordance with the rules (e.g., face protection not properly attached, etc.). The On-ice officials will then take the offending Player to the appropriate Player’s Bench and issue a warning to the Team through the Coach. The Game Officials shall also inform the other Team at the same time and warn them as well. Both teams are now warned that Players requested to wear the protection equipment properly. The next Player found not to be wearing the protection equipment not in accordance with the rule shall be penalized with a ten (10) minute Misconduct Penalty. IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 – SECTION 11 148 WOMEN´S ICE HOCKEY 11 SECTION · WOMEN´S ICE HOCKEY
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