In the current nhl rulebook, the archaic reference to fisticuffs has been. For the years 20102014 the iihf rule book is valid. Information olympic international ice hockey federation iihf. Iihf rules and regulations iihf international ice hockey. Ice hockey is one of the most unique and exciting sports to play or watch, but some hockey rules can be confusing to players who are new to the game. Direct, indirect contact to the head penalties in high school ice h. The final wrinkle is that the ice is only resurfaced before overtime in the gold medal. Womens hockey follows the iihf rule book for international events such. The 2014 iihf mens world ranking includes the iihf ice hockey world championships played between 2010 and 20 as well as the 2014 olympics. Access the official iihf rule book along with all iihf regulations. A team must not have more than six players on the ice while play is in progress.
The maximum number of players allowed on a tournament roster in the 2018 olympic womens ice hockey tournament is 20 skaters and 3 goalies. The international ice hockey federation rulebook differs from the rules that. The mens tournament was introduced at the 1920 summer olympics and was transferred permanently to the winter olympic games program in 1924, in france. Heres a look at the differences between the rule books of the nhl and the iihf, who oversees olympic hockey. Click here to download the iihfs rule book and sport regulations. At the 2018 pyongyang winter olympics, ice hockey tournament, there was an average attendance of 4,610 spectators for the mens tournament, and 3,889 spectators for the womens tournament. Included are usa hockeys official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams. The games of the tournament follow the rules of the international ice hockey.
The olympic winter games are officiated according to iihf rule book. Feb 09, 2018 what time is womens ice hockey on at the olympics. Ice hockey, one of the worlds greatest and most exciting games, is easy to follow once you know a few basic rules, terms, equipment, and practices. Hockey5s was created for the youth olympic games in nanjing and has been hailed a great success. Figure skating is a sport in which single athletes or teams of athletes conduct artistic performances on ice. A second edition of the world ranking this season will be published after the 2014 iihf ice hockey world championship. The iihf rule book has more than 100 pages and it describes all details of the ice hockey see the iihf rule book in the pdf format. The nhls rule book is the basis for the rule books of most north american professional leagues. The red center line divides the ice into two halves, while the blue lines separate the ice into three equal zones. Olympic hockey team coffey, wayne, morrow, ken, craig, jim on.
A guide to understanding and appreciating the sport. Differences between iihf, nhl rulebooks youll notice at. The english title used for the modern game in britain is ice hockey uk. Ice hockey rules of the game the official site of the. The north american ice size will be used for the olympic ice hockey tournaments as. Bandy playing rules is the name of the rule book for bandy, edited by the federation of. Click here for more information on the iihf world ranking system. Captains choice of players modified in high school ice hockey. Included are usa hockey s official playing rules and interpretations, referee signals and detailed rink diagrams.
Included are usa hockeys official playing rules and. Both men and women participate in their own singles events with pair skating events and ice dancing events open to both genders usually one male and one female. Sixaside mens ice hockey has been on the programme of every edition of the winter games since 1924 in chamonix. Each player has a stick with a rounded head to play the ball with the ultimate aim. Olympic competitions and qualifications thereto and all other inter national games as. At the convenience of the touch of a button, you can be sure to have the latest rules of outdoor hockey onthego. Rules and regulations iihf international ice hockey. This book is the singular source for the rules of the game.
Hit the ice with tutorials and tips on the rules of hockey as well as information on nhl teams and players. The sport has been played at every winter olympic games, and even one summer olympics 1920 in antwerp, belgium. If youre new to the game, here is a brief and simple guide to the basic ice hockey rules. Ice hockey rules uk hockey regulations for beginners. The demonstration of bandy at the 1952 winter olympics made soviet union interested in joining the international exchange and the. Hockey or field hockey as it is also known to differentiate it from ice hockey is an 11aside game played on a pitch 100 yards by 60 yards 91. Apr 12, 2018 ice hockey, one of the worlds greatest and most exciting games, is easy to follow once you know a few basic rules, terms, equipment, and practices. The international ice hockey federation iihf was founded in 1908. Feb 12, 2018 the 2018 olympics hockey tournament in pyeongchang wont have nhl players, and it doesnt use the nhl rulebook.
Great britain team gb won their first honors as 1936 olympic ice hockey champions. The world governing body is the international ice hockey federation. The international ice hockey federation has a book of sport regulations to govern all iihf events. The olympic ice hockey tournament in vancouver is played according to the iihf rule book, on a north american rink surface canada hockey. The 2019 edition of the rulebook, which comes into effect on january 1st 2019.
Covering the mustknow for both players and umpires including a quiz feature and videos. While the olympic hockey tournament will be dominated by nhl players, they will be playing under some nonnhl rules. The untold story of a coach, a dream, and the 1980 u. Hockey canada rules define the majority of the amateur games played in canada. The olympic hockey overtime rules can be a little complicated. Rule 101 rink note this section of the rulebook refers to guidelines for an ice hockey rink as recommended by usa hockey. It is based on the rankings of the three most recent iihf ice hockey womens world championships and of the last olympic wens ice hockey tournament including qualification tournaments. Founded in france in 1908, the iihf governs the modern rules of ice hockey and inline hockey.
Ninh explains the basic rules of nhl ice hockey in this short video tutorial to get you up to speed with the game. Outdoor hockey 11 aside get the interactive fih rules of hockey app now. Opinion how to fix olympic ice hockey the new york times. Conference american ice hockey coaches association discussion items. Players are not allowed to kick the puck into the net or purposely direct it in with any part of their body. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The complete book of the winter olympics, turin 2006 edition.
It has been published with the end of the 2014 olympic mens ice hockey tournament. Olympic hockey team kindle edition by coffey, wayne, jim craig. The first olympic ice ho ckey tournament took place at the 1920 s ummer olym pics in antwerp, belgium. Plus all the rules, streaming information, listings and more you need. Understand the meaning of hockey statistics and get resources on safety issues, equipment, and coaching tips.
At the time, organized intern ati o nal ice hockey was still relatively new. Uil to partner with brain institute for nations largest concussion. Here is a brief guide to the essential elements of ice hockey. The kwandong hockey centre has a maximum capacity of 6,000 spectators. Iihf rule book international ice hockey federation. At the time, the rules of ice hockey were also more similar with the bandy rules than they are today. Ca hockey canada referees case bookrule combination 20182020 5 official caserule book message from the hockey canada board of directors the rules which are contained in this book are the only rules which are to be used in the playing of hockey under the jurisdiction of hockey canada. The in ter n ational ice hockey fede rati on iihf, the sports governing body, was created on 15 may 1908, under the name ligue in ternat io nale d e hockey sur glace. Iihf rule book iihf international ice hockey federation. The iihf official rule book is applicable to all iihf competitions. Once upon a time, the problem with olympic hockey was its ban on professional athletes, a rule that, though motivated by a noble ideal. Hockey ice hockey, in olympic parlance is an olympic staple. The ice is marked with a series of red and blue lines. Ice hockey spread to europe around the turn of the century, and the first olympic games to include ice hockey for men were the 1920 antwerp summer games.
Fighting in ice hockey is an established tradition of the sport in north america, with a long. Olympic competitions and qualifications thereto and all other inter national. Feb 21, 2018 hockey ice hockey, in olympic parlance is an olympic staple. All outdoor rule modification, amendments or adjustments will be posted below. The iihf, amateur and nhl rules evolved separately from amateur and professional canadian ice hockey rules of the early 1900s. Once upon a time, the problem with olympic hockey was its ban on professional athletes, a rule that, though motivated by a noble ideal of amateurism, kept out north americas best players and. The first rules of the ice hockey we mean the ice hockey in the form similar to the current ice hockey were published by james george aylwin creighton see the photo on the left side on the february 27, 1877 in the montreal gazette.
Rule 101 rink usa hockey officiating rulebook mobile site. On 20 january 2018 it was agreed that 12 north korean players will join the 23 south korean players to have a unified korean team. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. Iihf official rule book iihf international ice hockey. Ice hockey made its olympic debut at the 1924 chamonix winter games.
The gangneug hockey centre has a maximum capacity of 10,000 spectators. Rules of the game download pdforder rules book skip to main content. Ice hockey tournaments have been staged at the olympic games since 1920. For more precise dimensions and facility requirements, see appendix iv official rink diagrams or contact the united states ice rink association formerly, serving the american rinks. Ice hockey rulebook and basic regulations thoughtco. Feb 22, 2018 the olympic hockey overtime rules can be a little complicated. The international ice hockey federation has a book of sport regulations to. David herrmann source the origins of ice hockey date back to the 19th century in canada where adaptations of the modern day hockey game were played in icy conditions.
Learn about icing, offside, powerplay, penalty shots and more. Manchester storm players vinny scarsella and grant toulmin explain basic rules and penalties of ice hockey. The olympic ice hockey tournament in vancouver is played according to the iihf rule book, on a north american rink surface canada hockey place and ubc thunderbird arena. The official rules of ice hockey is the essential resource for player s, coach es, referees, parents and fans. To download the latest version, please click on the link below.