302 - Skates

What action should the Referee take when a “skater’s” skate blade falls out of the skate?

Allow play to continue as long as there is no immediate danger to the skater. Rule Reference 302(a).

A skater will have the ability to move to the players’ bench for a change, even without the steel portion of one skate blade. Therefore, play shall continue unless that skater is in a vulnerable or defenseless position on the ice where multiple players are physically engaged in obtaining possession of the puck

304 - Protective Equipment

A player is discovered to be wearing elbow pads outside of their sweater. What action shall the Referee take to correct this situation?

The Referee must inform the offending player and order them off the ice until the situation is corrected. Rule References 304(b) and 304(g).

The team is warned and any player from this team who returns to play with the elbow pads outside of the sweater shall be assessed a misconduct penalty.

308 - Electronic Devices

Team A is using a light on the players bench for the purpose of informing players on the ice that it is time for a line change. Is this permissible?

No. Rule Reference 308(a).

While this is not considered as an electronic device, it is still prohibited by this rule. Additionally, it creates a potential distraction to the opposing team.