Eastern Hockey Federation League Rules

TIMEOUTS
There will be NO timeouts allowed until the playoffs. At that time, each team will be allowed 1 one minute timeout per game. All other league rules will still apply.

GIRLS
All divisions of girls will play USA Rules. There will be no unnecessary body contact between two players. This does not mean that a defensive player cannot squeeze an opponent along the boards, but blatant body contact should be called all the time. NO tag up is allowed in any Girls EHF Games.

MIDGET
Midgets will play by ALL current USA Rules. NO tag up will be allowed.

SQUIRTS thru BANTAMS
Current NCAA rules will be used. Please read the rules as there are some differences between USA and NCAA. Wear the proper patch. DO NOT wear a USA patch during an NCAA game. Checking is allowed at the squirt level, tag up is allowed for offsides in ALL divisions squirt through bantam.

MITES
Current NCAA rules except that there will be NO CHECKING at the mite level. Tag up offsides will be used.

PENALTIES
Please know what the rules are for the game you are working.

Penalties will be defined as:

• (USA)
  Minors, Majors, Misconducts, Game Misconducts (requires one game suspension), Match (Requires a hearing within 30 days)

• (NCAA)
  Minors, Majors, Misconducts, Game Misconducts (no game suspension required), Disqualification (progressive suspension policy is in effect.)

12 Minute Periods:
Minor 1:00
Major 3:00
Misconduct 6:00

15 Minute Periods:
Minor 1:30
Major 4:00
Misconduct 7:30

Any player who receives a total of 7.5 minutes in penalties, in 15 minute period games or, 5 minutes in 12 minute period games (excluding misconducts), will automatically receive a game misconduct. A game misconduct is removal of that player for the balance of that game only. This is any combination of penalties that total 7.5/5.0 minutes or more.

Any official that calls a DQ (NCAA) or match penalty (USA) must contact me as soon as possible. Anytime of the day. DO NOT let me get a phone call from the coach first…(781)771-8503 or Skipmeok@comcast.net.

Any player who receives a fighting major and DQ in the last 5 minutes of a game, will automatically be suspended for one additional game above the normal progression suspension.

Disqualification penalties will follow the NCAA guidelines for progression.

That is:

• 1st offense that game plus one
• 2nd offense that game plus two
• 3rd offense that game plus three
• 4th offense that game plus four
• 5th offense player is suspended pending a hearing by the disciplinary committee.

Rules for Disqualifications

1. Butt Ending - HR-54
2. Excessive Roughness - HR-56
3. Fighting-Punching - HR-60
4. High Sticking - HR-64 (can also call minor, major and game misconduct)
5. Hitting from Behind - HR-65 (minor, major and game misconduct or DQ)
6. Interference with Spectator - HR-68 (or game misconduct)
7. Kicking Player - HR--68
8. Kneeing - HR-69 (minor, major, or DQ)
9. Leaving Bench During an Altercation - HR-69
10. Shooting the Puck After a Whistle - HR-74 (minor, misconduct, game misconduct, DQ)
11. Swinging Stick During an Altercation - HR-74
12. Spearing - HR-74

OFFICIALS
Officials should take the ice before the teams. Officials should arrive on the ice together and leave together. Check the players for earflaps, mouthpieces, and make sure that the goalies are wearing chinstraps. Introduce yourself to the coaches, visiting team first, and talk to them for a moment. This isn't a reunion, say hello, explain the face-off procedure and anything else important pertaining to the game, and be on your way.

Establishing communication with the coaches can go a long way later in a heated moment. KNOW the rules!! Please PRINT YOUR NAME on the game sheet, then initial it so that I can read it later on, this is the only way I can know who is doing what. I hope to incorporate the 3-man system into the EHF to further promote advancement of officials. It is with your help and support that we can accomplish this task.