Rule 302 Skates

May an On-Ice Official wear goalkeeper’s skates to officiate a game?

No. Rule References 302(a and b).

Goalkeeper’s skates are specifically designed for goalkeeper’s play and cannot be used by an official.

Rule 409 Calling of Penalties

A delayed penalty is to be called on Team A. Team B pulls their goalkeeper. Team B, in possession of the puck, attempts a pass which deflects off a player of Team A and enters the Team B goal. Is the goal allowed?

Yes. The goal is allowed and the minor penalty is assessed. Rule References 409(a & c).

The deflection (by Glossary definition) shall not be considered to be “possession and control.”

Rule 605 Broken Stick

Is there a limit to the number of times that sticks can be passed from player to player on the ice when one player is participating without a stick?

No. Rule References 605(b) and 301(e).

There is no penalty to be assessed as long as any replacement stick is received legally from the players’ bench and no player participates in the play with more than one stick at a time.