Category: Rules

Penalty Shots: How Do They Work? When Are They Called?

by scoutingtherefs | Nov 11, 2023 | Features, NHL, Rules, Video Rulebook | 0

Breaking Down Penalty Shots: Reviewing the NHL’s criteria for calling a penalty shot and the procedure for taking one.

NHL Rule Book Updated for 2023-24 Season

by scoutingtherefs | Sep 15, 2023 | News, Rules | 0

The NHL Rule Book is hot off the press with some minor updates for the 2023-24 season. Here’s the rundown on the changes:

NHL Historical Rule Changes, 1910-2023

by scoutingtherefs | Apr 3, 2023 | Features, News, Rules | 0

There have been quite a few rule changes over the years. Look back at the National Hockey League’s extensive history of changes to the rule book:

NHL GMs Discuss Rule Changes, Challenges, Reviews

by scoutingtherefs | Nov 17, 2022 | News, NHL, Rules | 0

The National Hockey League’s Board of Governors met earlier this week to discuss possible rule changes for the upcoming season.

NHL Revamps Review Rule to Permit Disallowed Penalties

by scoutingtherefs | Sep 6, 2022 | News, NHL, Rules | 0

There’s just one change to the NHL Rule Book for 2022-23, but it is a noteworthy one: Referees will now be able to nullify a major penalty after video review.

Ask The Ref: Habs/Lightning – Can a Player Carry Two Sticks?

by scoutingtherefs | Apr 3, 2022 | News, NHL, Rules | 0

Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard returned a stick to goaltender Jake Allen, while still holding his own. Is this legal, or did the refs miss it?

Canes’ Andersen Flagged for Stick Tape Violation

by scoutingtherefs | Nov 20, 2021 | News, NHL, Rules | 0

The Anaheim Ducks caught Carolina’s Frederik Andersen red-handed — or red-stick-taped — when they called him out for illegal tape on his stick

NHL Rulebook: Distinct Kicking Motion (37.4, 49.2, 78.5)

by scoutingtherefs | Oct 13, 2021 | Rules, Video Rulebook | 0

The NHL rulebook calls for goals to be disallowed when propelled into the net by a ‘distinct kicking motion’ — but what exactly does that mean? Here’s a look at the rule, along with the NHL’s video explanation.

NHL Cross-Checking Crackdown Explained

by scoutingtherefs | Sep 24, 2021 | News, NHL, Rules | 0

The NHL’s cross-checking crackdown is coming. Here’s the video from the league to explain what’s changing for 2021-22.

Under Review: Checking on Vasilevskiy’s Goalie Gear

by scoutingtherefs | Jul 2, 2021 | News, Rules | 0

From the Ref Mailbag: Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy looks huge out there. Can teams request a measurement of goaltender equipment?