The iihf official rule book is applicable to all iihf competitions, olympic competitions and qualifications thereto and all other international games as established by. Iihf official rule book 20142018 iihf, 2014 the most ambitious and important writing andrew podnieks has ever had the honour to produce, this book was commissioned by the iihf and required a total rewriting and reinterpreting of the iihf rule book which governs all of international hockey and is translated into 26 languages. International ice hockey federation new south wales ice hockey. Many were on the table the iihf received 86 proposals for changes to the rulebook. Click here for onice officials assignments for all 2009 2010 iihf. The following pages contain the contents of the international ice hockey federation official rule book. The international ice hockey federation has a book of sport regulations to govern all iihf events. Feb 12, 2018 while theres consistency across the majority of the rules between the iihf which oversees olympic hockey and the nhl, there are some notable differences. While theres consistency across the majority of the rules between the iihf which oversees olympic hockey and the nhl, there are some notable differences. The ice hockey world championships are an annual international mens ice hockey tournament organized by the international ice hockey federation iihf. It has been published with the end of the 2014 olympic mens ice hockey tournament. The 2014 iihf mens world ranking includes the iihf ice hockey world championships played between 2010 and 20 as well as the 2014 olympics. Matthew manor hhof iihf images vancouver sidney crosby scored at 7.
Hockey canada is the national governing body for hockey in canada, working with its member. Iihf calendar of events iihf international ice hockey. Iihf official rule book for the period 2018 to 2022 the. Ice hockey world championships international hockey wiki. Tournament list olympics youth olympics club events world ranking all medallists eligibility asia universiade archive calendar of events. Iihf official rule book 2010 2014 pdf version of iihf official rule book 2010 2014. Information olympic international ice hockey federation iihf. This website or its third party tools use cookies, which are necessary to its functioning and required to achieve the purposes illustrated in the cookie policy.
Login forgot my password please login or register to view this page. At the 2014 iihf annual congress in minsk that starts on friday, iihf members will discuss about changes for the iihf rule book 20142018. Rule 232 goalkeepers sticks no such rule in the iihf. The first organized indoor ice hockey game took place on 3 march 1875 at montreals victoria skating rink, although hockey had been played outdoors in england long before. The latest iihf rule book was published on 14 november 2019 and is valid until the 20212022 season. The north american ice size will be used for the olympic ice hockey tournaments as. International ice hockey federation iihf officiating casebook supplementing the iihf official rule book 6 rule 74 hand pass situation 1 a6 bats the puck using his hand. The ihuk referee section has prepared the attached briefing which goes through all of the changes to. Isbhf rules page 2 acknowledgements the isbhf wishes to express his gratitude to the iihf for using the iihf rules as a basis for the new isbhf rules. The iihf rule book is revised every four years and for the 2014 iihf annual congress 86 proposals for 57 rules came together from five committees and several iihf member national associations. The games were played in the lanxess arena in cologne, sap arena in mannheim, and one game at veltinsarena in gelsenkirchen. National championships honour roll ice hockey australia.
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 iihf and as defined by iihf bylaw 0. First officially held at the 1920 summer olympics, it is the sports highest profile annual international tournament. The canadian players celebrate after receiving the gold medals of the 2010 olympic winter games following their overtime victory against the u. The ihuk referee section has prepared the attached briefing which goes through all of the changes to the iihf rules from the previous 20142018 book. Below you can find the complete book in the pdf format. Iihf event do so with the understanding and respect of these rules and agree to abide by them at all times. It opened on december 26, 2017 and closed with the gold medal game on january 5, 2018. The mens ice hockey tournament will be officiated according to the fourman system. No internal or external padding is allowed on the pants leg or. Dec 16, 2014 iihf rule book changes after print version rule 1 the international ice hockey federation iihf as governing body addition v. The iihf official rule book 20182022 has been updated with amendments following the 2019 iihf semiannual congress.
A series of rule changes has been approved by the international ice hockey federation iihf at the governing bodys semiannual congress in marbella. Iihf ice hockey official rule book pdf download option. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book. Matthew manor hhofiihf images vancouver sidney crosby scored at 7. Hockey canadas schedule of events lists dates, locations, venues and links to official websites for hockey events throughout the season. Click here for the iihfnhl rink size comparison chart and a list of major iihfnhl rule differences. First officially held at the 1920 summer olympics, it is the sports highest profile annual international tournament the iihf was created in 1908 while the european championships, the precursor to the world championships, were first held in 1910. The iihf member national associations who we are president organization inside iihf.
The iihf member national associations who we are president organization inside iihf marketing sustainability publications. If after the referee has signalled a penalty, but before the whistle has been blown, the puck enters the goal of the nonoffending team as the direct result of the action of the player of the offending team, the goal shall not be allowed and the penalty signalled shall be imposed. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. We recommend reading through the simplified guide to ice hockey rules and regulations first. To download the latest version, please click on the link below. The delayed penalty own goal rule international hockey.
Iihf home iihf international ice hockey federation. Nhliihf major rule differences international ice hockey. The 2010 iihf world championship was the 74th iihf world championship, an annual international ice hockey tournament. The olympic winter games are officiated according to iihf rule book. The official site of canadas 201920 national junior team at the 2020 iihf world junior. The official website of hockey canada minor hockey, team. It took place between 7 and 23 may 2010 in germany. The iihf game officials handbook was created to help game officials. It was the sixth time that the united states has hosted the ihwjc, and the second time that buffalo. I am new to hockey and was watching an iihf game yesterday and thought the game was super tame compared to nhl games. Tournament list olympics youth olympics club events world ranking all medallists eligibility asia universiade archive calendar of. Team usa will face finland in the semifinals of the mens hockey competition at the 2010 winter olympics after a nail biting game against switzerland in the quarterfinals. The fih hockey pro league is the annual global league involving hockeys best national teams in the world, men and women. The best team of the season having accumulated the highest number of points at the end of the league is crowned champion and receives the fih hockey pro league trophy.
Goaltender pants are produced by an iihf supplier to specific iihf guidelines. I welcome i bulletin i iihf i competition i results i. Nhl iihf rules comparison applicable for 2010 olympic winter games. I welcome i bulletin i iihf i competition i results i gallery.
With the calendar set to turn to 2020, which canadians earned alldecade team honours at the world juniors. 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. Rule 480 puck out of bounds this rule is not applicable in the iihf. Iihf rule book changes after print version hockey centre. Furthermore the thanks of the isbhf goes to the cbha for her support to the authors of this rulebook. The rules of play are essentially the same as the mens with one key difference. It hits the opposing goaltender, rebounds out and is picked up by a10, a teammate of the player that first batted the puck. Belfast celebrates hockey fest theres been a party atmosphere at the sse arena this week as one of the worlds newest hockey cities embraces the international game shields smashes goal record colin shields delighted his home crowd in belfast by taking his international tally to 41 goals and setting a new record for his country estonias mr. Hockey canada is backing senior vicepresident of national teams scott salmond after his suspension for an antidoping rule violation was upheld by the. The iihf has assigned the referees and linesmen for most of the 20192020 season. In case of any inconsistency or discrepancy, the printed iihf version of the official rule book will take precedence and will prevail.
Connor mcdavid and curtis lazar scored goals in the third period to help canadas national junior team break open a 11 tie and beat the united states 32 on tuesday at the 2014 iihf world j. Rink dimensions while north american olympics of the past have used nhl arenas measuring 200. During an open discussion on the latest iihf rule proposals, president rene fasel. The ice hockey world championships are an annual mens ice hockey tournament organized by the international ice hockey federation iihf. Coachs challenge at pyeongchang 2018 following the vote, nicholson and fasel then as ked the participating teams of the 2018 olympic winter games. Ginsberg us pee wees 2005 new south wales 2006 new south wales 2007 new south wales 2008 victoria 2009 victoria 2010 new south wales 2011 new south wales 2012 new south wales 20 new south wales 2014 queensland 2015 new south wales 2016. The iihf was created in 1908 while the european championships, the precursor to the world championships, were first held in 1910.
A second edition of the world ranking this season will be published after the 2014 iihf ice hockey world championship. The performance in this tournament by the american team might be a surprise. The iihf world womens championship is the premier international tournament in womens ice. Iihf official rule book 2014 2018 by andzejs mickevics. May 29, 2014 the iihf has some rule changes coming this fall. At the division i championship, the winner of each group was promoted to the following years iihf world championship, while the loser of each group was relegated to the division ii. International ice hockey federation new south wales.
Iihf rule book 2018 2022 the latest iihf rule book was published on 1st july 2018 and is valid until the 20212022 season. The north american ice size will be used for the olympic ice hockey tournaments as both olympic venues in vancouver are of north american ice size. These may not be altered in any way without consent from an iihf representative. Hockey canada backs scott salmond after antidoping. Iihf rule book changes after print version rule 1 the international ice hockey federation iihf as governing body addition v. The ice hockey world championships are an annual ice hockey tournament organized by the international ice hockey federation iihf. Included are iihf world championships, national championships, camps, exhibition games and more. The russian team was the defending champion, having won the previous two championships. No internal or external padding is allowed on the pants leg or waist to provide protection i. From 2001 until 2011 the two national teams that lost the relegation round at the iihf world championship were relegated to division i for the following years world championships.
The 2018 world junior ice hockey championships was the 42nd edition of the ice hockey world junior championship, and was hosted by the city of buffalo, new york at the keybank center and harborcenter. Jerseys, gloves and helmets worn by canadas national junior team at the 2014 iihf world junior. I also noticed there were a lot more penalty calls. Beginning in 2012, the last place team from each group in the world championship is relegated to division i a, to be replaced by first and second place in division. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book we recommend reading through the simplified guide to ice hockey rules and regulations first the portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. Officiating getting started rule book case book respect in sport activity leader.