634 - Slashing

A Team A player slashes at an opponent but only contacts Team B player’s stick, knocking it out of their hand. What penalty, if any, should be assessed?

A minor or a major plus game misconduct penalty for slashing must be assessed. Rule References 634(a and b).

The opponent’s stick is considered to be an extension of the player, so any slashing action directed at the stick must also be penalized

640 - Unnecessary Roughness

A player delivers a body check with their stick waist high even though the stick does not contact the opponent. Should the Referee assess a penalty for Roughing?

Yes. Rule Reference 640(d).

The location of the stick at waist height indicates that there was no effort to gain possession of the puck, so therefore the check is deemed to be illegal even though the stick did not contact the opponent. The primary focus of a body check must be to gain possession of the puck and, therefore, the stick must be below the knees. A minor, major plus game misconduct or match penalty must be assessed

303 - Goalkeepers Equipment

A team has two goalkeepers, both with illegal facemasks. The team captain informs the Referee that these masks are the only masks that the goalkeepers own. Should the Referee allow the goalkeepers to play with illegal facemasks?

No. Rule References 303(b) and 304(c and d).

Under no circumstances may a Referee allow any player or goalkeeper to participate without the proper headgear. In this instance, the team can either let the goalkeeper wear the legal helmet and facemask of another player or the team can play without a goalkeeper.