Infractions of the rules, such as offside and icing, lead to a stoppage of play and subsequent to the offending teams. Major penalty for a violation of this rule, a major penalty shall be assessed see 48. This section physical fouls, including boarding and charging. However, in the nhl, if the boarded player sustains a head or facial injury. A look at some of the upcoming rule changes along with the new illegal hits to the head rule and other points of emphasis this season. An illegal check to the head is punishable with either a twominute minor penalty, a combination.
The nhl s department of player safety is attempting to explain the different types of hits that constitute a suspension. While the nhl players association has pitched a ban of all. Welcome to the extra point, where members of the nfls football data and analytics team will share updates on leaguewide trends in football data, interesting visualizations that showcase innovative ways to use the leagues data, and provide an inside look at how the nfl uses datadriven insight to improve and monitor player and team. On friday, the department released a detailed video explaining rule 48 as it. Illegal check to the head a lateral or blind side hit to an opponent where the head is targeted andor the principle point of contact is not permitted 48. According to the nhl rule book on charging, any player who leaves their feet while delivering a body check is also found to be in violation of. All usa hockey members must demonstrate awareness and support for the. Why did nhl take targeting out of rule 48 illegal check. Hockey for dummies cheat sheet cheat sheet if youre playing hockey, or just want to understand the game, you need to know your way around the rink, how to shoot and pass the puck, what makes up a hockey penalty, the positions on a hockey team, and tips for getting prepared to hit the ice. The league also determines the specifications for playing equipment used in its games. If a player contacts an opponent in the head, a penalty must be called.
This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form. Iihf event do so with the understanding and respect of these rules and agree to abide by them at all times. Hockey for dummies cheat sheet if youre playing hockey, or just want to understand the game, you need to know your way around the rink, how to shoot and pass the puck, what makes up a hockey penalty, the positions on a hockey team, and tips for getting prepared to hit the ice. The 19 biggest rule changes in nhl history fox sports. Rule 48 previously provided the onice officials with the ability to call a major penalty for any targeted head hit from the lateral or blind side, but the rewritten rule no longer includes the words lateral or blind side, and the major penalty provision has been replaced by the minor penalty provision. Through the standard of rules enforcement, our game will continue to allow the opportunity for. Causes of head injuries in soccer is soccer bad for. Football is an essential piece of americas fabric, uniting fans, players and communities with a simple yet powerful bond. The most common of these occurs when a play is ruled offsides. Why nhl is moving slowly to change headhitting rules. Boarding in ice hockey is a penalty called when an offending player pushes, trips or checks an.
For a violation of rule 71 premature substitution, the resulting faceoff will take place at the center ice faceoff spot when play is stopped beyond the center red line. Nhl attempts to clarify head hit rule, recent decisions in detailed. Kay whitmore explains the changes in the rule book as far as the size of goaltenders pads. The onus is on the player delivering the check to not hit from behind. Rule 621 high sticks note high sticking is the action where a player carries the stick above the normal height of the opponents shoulders and makes contact with the opponent. What does the nhl define as a hit for statistical purposes. Brooks orpik did not do anything wrong when, on the first shift of bruins. Nhl rule banning hits to the head hasnt reduced number of. One helpful interpretation would be to state the rule that used to be xyz in years before 201x, but due to concerns with head injuries for example, the nhl changed the rule to.
Nhl attempts to clarify head hit rule, recent decisions in. A hit resulting in contact with an opponents head where the head was the main point of contact and such contact to the head was avoidable is not permitted. Does this also include leavingjumping after the hit has initiated. Checking in ice hockey is any one of a number of defensive techniques, aimed at disrupting an. The national hockey leagues board of governors tonight unanimously approved a rule prohibiting a lateral, backpressure or blindside hit to an opponent where the head is targeted andor the. This is often referred to as simply checking or hitting and is only permitted against an. The iihf official rule book is applicable to all iihf competitions, olympic competitions and qualifications thereto and all other international games as established by. The updated 2014 nhl rulebook is not yet available, but when it does go. Rule 620 head contact note head contact is the action of a player contacting an opponent in the head, face or neck with any part of the players body, equipment or stick. Thats where an offensive player crosses the blue line from the neutral zone into the opposing teams zone called the attacking or offensive zone before the.
National hockey league official rules 20152016 iii 20152016 nhl officiating team referees linesmen jersey no. Note head contact is the action of a player contacting an opponent in the head, face or neck with any part of the player s body, equipment or stick. The national hockey league nhl is the premier ice hockey league in the world. A few hockey rules dont result in penalties, but instead stop play and require a faceoff to restart the action. One guy mercilessly trolled the nhl into creating a better. Neuropsychological consequences of head impact in sports, that was held in washington d. An illegal low hit is a check that is delivered by a player who may or may not. Minor penalty there is no provision for a minor penalty for this rule. Disrespectful hits add unnecessary danger to nhl the. The nhl rule book, referees brad meier and gord dwyer, and the department of player safety came to the same conclusion. Nhl needs to do more to eliminate late hits, but doesnt. Rule regarding hits to head modified to remove targeting nhls rule 48.
The nfl plans to actually enforce the helmet rule this year. When play is stopped prior to the center red line, the resulting faceoff shall be conducted at the nearest faceoff spot in. Nhl concussion crisis requires further rule changes. The national hockey league rules are the rules governing the play of the national hockey league nhl, a professional ice hockey organization. It is my understanding that it only implies to leaving your feet prior to making contact. The nhls department of player safety room is on the 12th floor of the manhattan building that houses the league offices, near rockefeller center. Soon after the nfl rolled out its controversial new helmet rule last yearwhich aims to penalize lowering the head to initiate contact on avoidable hitsthe league realized it needed more time.