NATIONAL FEDERATION OF HIGH SCHOOLS

2007-08 Ice Hockey Rules Changes

Jul 28, 2007 - NATIONAL FEDERATION OF HIGH SCHOOLS 2007 - 2008 Ice Hockey Rules Changes

3-1-4 Change the maximum curvature from 1/2” to 3/4” measured on the bottom of the blade from the toe to the head.

3-3-1 Add to 3-3-1: Acceptable throat/neck protection includes: a mask with a “flapper” style protector attached or a mask with an extension worm in combination with at least one of the following: A separate neck guard providing throat protection or a neck guard as part of a manufactured undergarment providing throat protection (chest protector extensions do not satisfy the requirement).

3-4-4 Insert wording: “All players, including goalkeepers, shall wear and have properly inserted into their mouth during the course of play a properly fitted tooth and mouth protector.” Delete: “It is required that dental guards be attached to the face mask.”

3-4-4 Change wording: PENALTY for initial violation, offending player shall be immediately replaced on the ice, and the referee shall warn the offending team that subsequent violations by any player of that team shall result in the player being assessed a misconduct. GAME MISCONDUCT. GOALKEEPER — MINOR

3-5-1b5 Allows a linesman to stop play if he sees a high-stick infraction.

6-12-1 Revised to say that the puck will be dropped from the beltline. The official dropping the puck shall set the players and hold the puck at the beltline. When players are legally set, the official shall drop the puck. The official shall not present the puck or hold the puck away from the beltline.

6-12-7 Change faceoff location to attacking zone for error in icing call by official instead of center ice.

MPA BULLETIN REGARDING 2007-08 SEASON (PDF FORMAT)