TABLE OF CONTENTS IIHF OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2023/24 – SECTION 06 89 PHYSICAL FOULS 49.2. GOALS Kicking the puck shall be permitted in all zones. A goal cannot be scored by an attacking Player who uses a “distinct kicking motion” to propel the puck into the net with their skate/foot. A goal cannot be scored by an attacking Player who “kicks” a puck that deflects into the net off any Player or official. A puck that deflects into the net off an attacking Player’s skate who does not use a “distinct kicking motion” is a legitimate goal. A puck that is “directed” into the net by an attacking Player’s skate shall be a legitimate goal as long as “no distinct kicking motion” is evident. The following should clarify deflections following a “kicked puck” that enters the goal: (I) A “kicked puck” that “deflects” off the body of any Player of either Team (including the Goalkeeper) shall be ruled “no goal”. (II) A “kicked puck” that “deflects” off the stick of any Player (excluding the Goalkeeper’s stick) shall be ruled a “good goal”. (III) A goal will be allowed when an attacking Player “kicks” the puck, and the puck “deflects” off their own stick and then into the net. (IV) A goal will be allowed when a puck enters the goal after “deflecting” off an attacking Player’s skate or “deflects” off their skate while they are in the “process of stopping”. A goal cannot be scored by an attacking Player who “kicks” any equipment (stick, glove, helmet, etc.) at the puck, including “kicking” the blade of their own stick, causing the puck to cross the Goal Line. 49.3. MAJOR PENALTY AND GAME MISCONDUCT PENALTY The Referee, at their discretion, may assess a Major Penalty and an automatic Game Misconduct Penalty if, in their judgment, the Player kicks or attempts to kick an opponent. 49.4. DISCIPLINARY MEASURES If deemed appropriate, Supplementary Discipline can be applied by the Proper Authorities at their discretion. ➔ Rule 28 – Supplementary Discipline. RULE 50 KNEEING 50.1. KNEEING Kneeing is the act of a Player leading with their knee and in some cases extending their leg outwards to make contact with their opponent. 50.2. MINOR PENALTY The Referee shall, at their discretion, assess a Minor Penalty, based on the severity of the infraction, to a Player guilty of “kneeing” an opponent. 50.3. MAJOR PENALTY AND GAME MISCONDUCT PENALTY The Referee, at their discretion, may assess a Major Penalty and an automatic Game Misconduct Penalty if, in their judgment, the Player recklessly endangers their opponent by “kneeing” and the player would not be sufficiently sanctioned by imposing a Minor 06 SECTION · PHYSICAL FOULS
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