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September 01, 2006

New Rules For USA Hockey

2006-07 New Standard of Play and Rules Emphasis

The principles of this new enforcement standard include the following:

  • The use of the stick will be limited to only playing the puck.

  • The stick will not be allowed to in any way impede a player’s progress.

  • The use of a free hand/arm will not be allowed to grab or impede a player’s progress.

  • Players who use their physical skills and/or anticipation and have a positional advantage shall not lose that advantage as a result of illegal acts by the opponent.

  • Players will be held accountable for acts of an intimidating or dangerous nature.

Posted by aetchells at September 1, 2006 03:19 PM

Comments

i'm sure all the refs at wintersport are being briefed on these changes and undergoing very intense training on how to call these infractions. so, as a member of usa hockey, feel free to quote these new rules whenever necessary. it will certainly gain us an edge.

Posted by: turk at September 1, 2006 04:32 PM

Is it too late to change our new jerseys to skirts?

Posted by: kratz at September 1, 2006 06:25 PM

It looks like 44 will be breaking the 100 PIM mark this year.

Posted by: Townsend at September 1, 2006 07:15 PM

where were these rules when I was 15 and entering high school at 122lbs.

Posted by: heron at September 2, 2006 09:37 AM

Physical skill and anticipation. I am headed for the C league.

Posted by: thegoatsbro at September 4, 2006 03:25 PM

I'm glad it doesn't say anything about getting a belly in the way.

Posted by: RR 225 lbs. at September 5, 2006 04:18 PM