3 Rules you thought you knew - Issue 2Thanks for taking the time to read this email, we certainly hope that it's helpful. If one official gets better, we all get better. Jewelry Must a player remove earrings or tape them to their body? A HECC certified helmet (with ear pieces) or clear tape that secures the earring to the body will satisfy the rule requirements. Rule Reference 305(c). Misconduct A player directs offensive comments or actions towards an opponent, which the Referee does not hear. The non-offending team brings it to the Referee’s attention. May the Referee assess the prescribed game misconduct penalty based on the reported incident? No. While these situations threaten the integrity of the game, the actual incident must be heard and/or seen by an On-Ice Official in order to assess the game misconduct penalty. Rule Reference 601(e.3). The Referee should report the incident to the Coach or Captain of the team allegedly using the offensive comments or actions, and advise the team of the required penalty if such comments or actions are subsequently heard (or seen). Slashing For a slashing penalty to be assessed, must stick contact be made with the opposing player? No. Rule Reference 634(a). If the object of a slashing motion is to intimidate an opponent or to actually try to strike him, stick contact is not necessary in order for a penalty to be assessed. Your turn Have a question that you'd like to see answered here? Knowledge that you'd like to share? Just hit reply, we'd love to hear from you. #WeHaveYourBack Have you as an official been placed in a situation that you feel was not resolved to your satisfaction? We can help you. We are here to support you. Abuse by a player or coach is never acceptable, we have your back. Click reply, and we'll do what we can to help. | 
