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Make sure you cover yourself by enforcing the above rules, while it may stink telling a player he/she can’t play because he/she does not have the proper equipment- but are you willing to overlook and take on that potential liability?
Below are some common and uncommon differences in NFHS and USAH rules:
Stoppage for injured player (non-serious) - Immediate whistle
Goalkeeper glove falls off during play - Immediate whistle
Team Huddles before 2nd or 3rd period - Minor
Who serves bench minor - player on ice at stoppage
Goalie serves major or misconduct - Required
Verbal abuse of official after game (player) - DQ
Verbal abuse of official after game (team official) - DQ
Hand pass directly on goal - Immediate whistle
High stick definition - above 4 feet
High stick puck directly on net - immediate whistle
Icing error - face off center ice
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If a player is not wearing a neck laceration guard or it is altered, send them off the ice. If they return to the ice without this being corrected, issue a 2 min minor.
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Boarding - ALWAYS a 5 minute major...pending on severity, officials have option to include a 10 minute misconduct or a DQ
Check from behind - ALWAYS a 5 minute major - If into boards or goal option includes 10 minute misconduct or DQ
Continuing an altercation - ALWAYS a DQ
Obscene gesture - Minor + 10 minute misconduct or DQ
If you call a DQ please ensure you copy the assigner on the report.
In the 2023/24 season Hockey had the most DQ's of any NJSIAA sport. The speed of our game- the contact- and some of the unacceptable behaviors have contributed to this. It's hoped that continual educating of the difference between club (USAH) and NFHS ( scholastic) will drive these numbers down making the game safer for both student athletes and on ice officials.
Please remember that DQs must be reported within 24 hours to the school principal or AD via phone. The NJSIAA reformer must be filled out within 48 hours and a copy should be sent to chapter secretary Craig Rossi. - Just report the facts- 99% of time the school administrator will thank you and ensure to you that the school will also follow up on the offending player
DQ Reporting Instructions
Please continue to review the document on the differences in USAH/NFHS/NCAA
Below are 2 excellent write ups officials after issuing a DQ...( names/schools changed to protect innocent)
I am writing to report a game disqualification on #27 Jack Lally on Dublin Ice Hockey. It is my understanding that South Boston is the Lead school in this co-op however, Jack is a Galway student.
With 11:55 remaining in the second period, there was an altercation behind the net where two players on each team were grabbing each other's facemask and received 5+Misconduct penalties. During this altercation, Jack took several strides and aggressively checked the involved vulnerable Belfast player dangerously into the boards. For this reason,Jack was assessed a "3rd man in" DQ penalty under rule 7-24 art 2.
With 7:46 remaining in the third period,YYY HS #21, Biggie Smalls, made flagrant and direct contact to the head of a defenseless opponent. The puck was not in the vicinity of the player at the time, and #21,Smalls used a full extension of his hands into the face of XXX player.
The defenseless player, XXX/PQ #80, Tupac Shakur, was taken to the hospital in an ambulance.
#21 Biggie Smalls was given a DQ, for flagrant contact to the head of an opponent.
Below are 2 clips - They are clips from both the NHL and College hockey, however the content and the issues could happen at any level.
For this purpose, Consider the players to be high school players playing a regular game under NFHS rules.
Clip 1 below - is Fla-Bos. Please stay with the clip as the issue is slow to develop. The infraction on this play clearly meets the criteria of check from behind - High school player Greer should be assessed a 5 minute major (rule , section 19 art. 1) there is no supplemental 10 min misconduct or DQ needed as this CFB was not into the boards or goal)
Clip 2 is regarding icing
As you see once the play is slowed - This play should have been called icing. The puck was played prior to crossing the red line and both D men do not have an opportunity to play puck. One is committed to the check and other cant play the puck
Possession of the puck is what coaches preach. Inconsistencies in icings drive coaches crazy. Consistency in calling icing from the point of the puck crossing the red line was point of emphasis last season.
The regular season is a little over 3.5 weeks old and the current trend of game DQ’s is trending above last season. These DQ’s deal primarily with fighting/fisticuffs and direct contact to the head. Please note: neither of these infractions have a place in High school hockey. High school sports are an extension of the education process and these infractions should continue be treated as noted.
*Please note: 5 minors in one game by one player/goaltender requires that player to be issued a game misconduct
*Who takes a penalty shot if the player is injured? - anyone on the ice at the time play was stopped
*Diving/embellishment - NFHS rules allows a 2 min minor for diving
*Player in crease when goal is scored? - goal is allowed - no goal if interfering with goaltender
*Unlike USAH all players must be stationary on all face offs! - if not stationary, replace center- please be consistent throughout the game when doing
Today's clip is below
What's your call?
Where is the next faceoff?
Season Dates
Practices start -11/25
Quick preseason / scrimmages
games can begin 12/02
Cup games/conference playoffs (depending on league) end 02/17
State tournament starts 02/24 ends 03/10
There will be an extra week of games from 02/17-02/24 due to later Thanksgiving and venue availability for later round state games.
A few things to remember as we start up:
Neck laceration rule - strictly enforced from game 1
Pre-season scrimmage DQ's do not count towards the state max/season, however if needed call it and report as normal.
Goalie MUST have separate flapper AND neck guard - NO Exceptions.
Cat eye mask can not be used under any circumstances
Please refer to the USHA/NFHS/NCAA rules comparison sheet.
Major Differences:
Verbal abuse of official after game - DQ (player or coach)
Check from behind - Major if open ice, Major+misconduct OR DQ if into boards/goal
Boarding -Major, Major+misconduct or DQ
It is the head coach’s responsibility to ensure that all players are equipped properly and meet all NFHS rules as they pertain to uniforms and other accessories. Prior to the start of every NJSIAA event at all levels, the official will ask the head coach “Are your players properly equipped and ready to play?”. Once a coach answers yes, then he/she takes ownership of their team’s compliance with all rules and requirements.
Officials are instructed to speak only to a coach if they see any violation of a rule regarding uniforms or other accessories – they are not to speak to the student-athlete. It is the coach’s responsibility to notify the student-athlete and assist them with remedying any violation.
2-Minute break between the end of regulation and Overtime
The overtime period will be 5:00 minutes
Teams WILL CHANGE ends to start the Overtime
The on-ice numbers will be 4 vs 4 (Plus a goalie)
NO timeouts will be allowed during the Overtime
PENALTIES
1. If a penalty carries over from regulation into Overtime the on-ice numbers will start 4 vs 3
2. If each team has a penalty, non coincidental, then the on-ice numbers will start 3 vs 3
3. If a team is down 2-players to start overtime then the on-ice numbers will start 5 vs 3. In this scenario, play will go back to 4 vs 4 after the first whistle following the expiration of both penalties
For these tournaments that require a team to advance, the following procedure will be used:
Overtime Period & Shoot-Out Procedure For games that require teams to advance (not championship): 1. At the conclusion of the third period, there will be a 10-minute intermission and an ice cut. 2. The overtime will start with One 15-minute sudden victory overtime period. Teams shall change ends prior to the overtime period. 3. If the game remains tied after the overtime period, a shoot-out will take place.
4. The choice to shoot first shall be determined by the higher seeded team.
5. The first five (5) players from each team alternate attempts at a penalty shot. No list needs to be obtained by the referee. Referees will keep track of who shoots for each team.
6. The team scoring the most goals at the end of the five (5) player shootout will win the game.
7. If score is tied after the five (5) player shootout, then it becomes a sudden victory shootout.
8. A player cannot shoot a second time until ten (10) different players from their team have attempted a shot. • No player may shoot a third time until (10) more players from their team have attempted a shot.
9. During the shoot-out, both teams shall remain at their benches and defend their goal.
10. Penalized players, whose penalty does not expire by the end of the overtime, cannot shoot, and shall be replaced prior to the start of the shoot-out.
11. Any injured player may be replaced prior to the start of the shoot-out.
1. At the conclusion of the third period, there will be a 10-minute intermission and an ice cut.
2. The overtime will start with One 15-minute sudden victory overtime period. Teams shall change ends prior to the overtime period.
3. If the game remains tied after the first overtime period, a 10-minute rest period will take place.
4. Then a 7 ½ minute sudden victory overtime period will be played with each team playing 4 v 4 (plus the goaltender).
5. If the score remains tied after the first 7 ½ minute overtime period, then a 5-minute rest period will take place.
6. The game shall continue with subsequent 7 ½ minute sudden victory overtime periods and 5- minute rest periods until a goal is scored.
7. Teams shall change ends prior to each overtime period.