Rules of Hockey-Equipment

Notes:
1) A stick measurement request is limited to one per team per stoppage in play.
2) Altered uniforms of any type are not permitted and a player wearing an altered uniform will not be allowed to play.
3) The equipment regulations are written in the spirit of fair play and the league may at their option deem equipment ineligible for play until a hearing has been held if it feels the spirit is being abused.
4) The league may inspect any players equipment at random during the season.

a) Sticks are to be made of wood or other approved materials. Tape of any colour may be applied to aid in puck control. The goaltenders stick must have a knob of tape, or other protective material no less than ½ inch thick at the top of the shaft. This is for the benefit of other players protection from being struck by the sharp end of the goalie stick. If a goalie's stick is found to be in default of this rule he must change sticks, with no penalty.

b) Sticks cannot be longer than 63 inches from the heel to the end of the shaft, and no more than 12.5" from the heel to the tip of the blade. The blade cannot be more than 3", or less than 2" thick. All edges are to be bevelled. The curve of a players stick, other than the goalie cannot exceed ½" at its widest point.

c) The blade of a goalie's stick cannot be thicker than 3.5", except at the heel where it cannot exceed 4.5". The blade cannot be longer than 15.5". There is also no measurement of the curvature of the goal stick. The wide area of the goal stick extending up the shaft cannot exceed 26" in length or 3.5" in width.

d) If a player or goalie uses a stick not conforming to these specifications, he is liable for a $200.00 fine and a minor penalty.

1) A team captain or alternate captain may call for a stick measurement. If such a call is made, the referee will take the stick to the penalty box where the appropriate measurements will be taken. The results are recorded on the back of the penalty record. If the complaint is not sustained then the complaining club will be assessed a bench minor penalty an a $100.00 fine.

2) A player cannot interfere with play if he is taking a replacement goal stick to his goalie while play is in progress. If he does he will be given a bench minor. A request for a stick measurement is allowed at any time during regulation and overtime play, but it is not permitted after a goal in overtime. If a player deliberately breaks his stick or refuses to allow it to be inspected, he will be given a minor penalty, a 10 minute misconduct and a $200.00 fine.

3) A stick measurement can be requested at any time during regular and overtime, but a request cannot be requested in overtime after a goal was scored.

a) All skates must be approved by the Rules Committee. All skates worn by players and officials must have a safety blade. Any player not wearing an approved safety blade must have it changed immediately.

b) Speed skates are not permitted, nor are any other type of skate that may cause injury.

a) Except for his skates and stick, all equipment worn by a goalie must be designed to protect the head or body. The goalie cannot use any other device or equipment that would give him an advantage in keeping goal.

b) Goalie leg pads cannot exceed 12" at their widest point. Calf and ankle protectors must follow the contour of the body and cannot be thicker than 1.5".

The league may inspect a goalie's equipment at any time. If a goalie's equipment is found to be in violation of the rules, then he is suspended for the next league game. If both goalies on a team are in violation the goalie who played the game will be suspended for the next league game and the back up goalie will be suspended for the next league game after that. A team may then call up replacement goalies.

c) No raised ridges are allowed, and layering of the arm pads is allowed as long as it does not add to the stopping area. Shoulder protectors have to follow the contour of the shoulder and not add any stopping area and cannot be any thicker than ½". Clavicle protectors cannot extend beyond the shoulder cap or the armpit and must be no more than 1" in thickness. When in his crouch the chest pad must not push the shoulder cap protector above the contour of the shoulder.

d) At a point 5" from the bottom of the pant, the width of the pants cannot exceed 11", and this measurement is taken with the goalie standing upright.

e) No alterations are to be made to official jerseys unless approved by the league. The jerseys are not to be tied down in such a way as to create any webbing effect, thereby increasing the stopping area. The jersey cannot extend to cover the area between the goalie's legs. See below for official measurements.

f) The catching glove has a maximum perimeter (distance around the glove) of no more than 48 inches. The cuff can be no more than 4.5" in height, and no more than 8" wide. The distance from the top of the "T" in the pocket of the glove to the heel cannot exceed 19".

g) The protective padding on the blocker cannot exceed 8" in width and 16" in length. The blocker is to be rectangular. Masks Masks of an approved design must be worn by all goalkeepers.

a) All protective equipment except for helmets, face masks, gloves and goaltender leg pads must be worn underneath the team's uniform.

c) Players gloves are not permitted to have the palms removed. A minor penalty is assessed to an offending player, or a bench minor assessed when a team makes a complaint found to be untrue.

a) Pads or protectors cannot be made of metal or any other material that may cause injury to another player.

b) A player who has sustained a facial injury must wear a protective mask approved by the Rules Committee. The player may wear any device prescribed by the team's medical staff. If the opposing team objects they can record the objection with the Commissioner.

a) The puck is made of vulcanized rubber and ins 1" thick and 3" in diameter. It is supposed to weigh between 5.5-6.0 ounces.

b) The home team is responsible for the supply of pucks for the game. They are kept frozen at the penalty box in the control of an Off ice Official. Note: Keeping the pucks frozen helps prevent excessive bouncing.

No inserts or modifications to the jersey are allowed unless authorized by the league. No alteration of the neck opening is allowed. The sleeves must extend into the cuff of the glove. Jerseys must be tied down at all times. Failure to properly tie the jersey down may result in a penalty.