September 1, 2006
NCRHA Rule Change Summary
For the 2006-2007 Season
The following is a brief summary of the official changes to the NCRHA Rulebook for the 2006-2007 season. The rulebook will be re-posted on the NCRHA Documents page once it is completed.
Rule #
Rule
Description of Change
304(f.1)
Goalkeeper Equipment
Clarifies that goalkeepers may wear cat-eye masks as long as they are HECC approved. This change takes effect with the beginning of the 2007-08 season.
401(c.2)
Minor Penalties
A goal scored on a penalty shot no longer terminates any minor penalties.
404(c-g)
Misconduct Penalties
Eliminates the �??Game Misconduct�?? penalty and replaces it with �??Game Ejection�?? and �??Game Disqualification�?? penalties.
404
Game Ejection (EJ)
Adds a Game Ejection penalty, which involves the suspension of a player for the balance of the game, with no additional automatic suspension. The regional league authority or NCRHA may look into any Game EJ and assess any additional suspensions it deems necessary.
404
Game Disqualification (DQ)
Adds a Game Disqualification penalty, which involves the suspension of a player for a minimum of the balance of that game, plus the next scheduled game of that team. The regional league authority or NCRHA may look into any Game DQ and assess any additional suspensions it deems necessary.
611
Face-offs
Verbiage for a fast face-off procedure has been added. Referees are directed to control the line changes and attempt to conduct a face-off within 15 seconds of a routine stoppage of play. (see previous news article).
616(d)
High Sticks
The height at which a player can legally bat the puck in the air changes from the shoulder to 4 feet, which is the same height as the crossbar.
Clarifies that goalkeepers may wear cat-eye masks as long as they are HECC approved. This change takes effect with the beginning of the 2007-08 season.
401(c.2)
Minor Penalties
A goal scored on a penalty shot no longer terminates any minor penalties.
404(c-g)
Misconduct Penalties
Eliminates the �??Game Misconduct�?? penalty and replaces it with �??Game Ejection�?? and �??Game Disqualification�?? penalties.
404
Game Ejection (EJ)
Adds a Game Ejection penalty, which involves the suspension of a player for the balance of the game, with no additional automatic suspension. The regional league authority or NCRHA may look into any Game EJ and assess any additional suspensions it deems necessary.
404
Game Disqualification (DQ)
Adds a Game Disqualification penalty, which involves the suspension of a player for a minimum of the balance of that game, plus the next scheduled game of that team. The regional league authority or NCRHA may look into any Game DQ and assess any additional suspensions it deems necessary.
611
Face-offs
Verbiage for a fast face-off procedure has been added. Referees are directed to control the line changes and attempt to conduct a face-off within 15 seconds of a routine stoppage of play. (see previous news article).
616(d)
High Sticks
The height at which a player can legally bat the puck in the air changes from the shoulder to 4 feet, which is the same height as the crossbar.