IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24

TABLE OF CONTENTS IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 – APPENDIX IV 202 TABLES OVERVIEW TABLE 16 · RULE 69 Interference on the Goalkeeper Situations DESCRIPTION RESULT Situation 6 – Crowding the Goalkeeper Situation 6 A A Goalkeeper initiates contact with an attacking Player to establish position in the crease and the attacking Player vacates the position immediately. No goal is scored on the play. Situation 6 B A Goalkeeper initiates contact with an attacking Player to establish position in the crease and the attacking Player does not vacate the position, however, no goal is scored on the play. A possible penalty depends on the Referee’s judgment as to the degree of contact and degree of resistance with the attacking Player and whether the Goalkeeper was truly trying to establish a position. Situation 6 C A Goalkeeper initiates contact with an attacking Player in the crease to establish position and the attacking Player vacates the position immediately at the time a goal is scored. Even though the attacking Player vacates their position immediately, the contact impairs the Goalkeeper’s ability to defend their goal. Situation 6 D A Goalkeeper initiates contact with an attacking Player to establish position in the crease and the attacking Player refuses to give ground at the time a goal is scored. Situation 6 E A Goalkeeper deliberately initiates contact with an attacking Player other than to establish position in the crease, or other- wise acts to make unnecessary contact with the attacking Player. Play continues, no whistle. The Referee in their judgment must assess the appropriate penalty to the attacking Player. This Player runs the risk of “bad things” happening by being in the crease. Goal is disallowed. The announcement should be, “No goal due to interference Goal is disallowed. A Minor Penalty is not assessed (loss of goal only). The announcement should be, “No goal due to interference with the Goalkeeper." The Referee in their judgment must assess the appropriate penalty to the Goalkeeper. IV APPENDIX · TABLES OVERVIEW

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