Officials 2023 – Module 14 Junior Ice Hockey – Topic 3 Men’s Junior’s Hockey – Specific Equipment Rules

RULE 202.1. FACIAL PROTECTION – MEN’S JUNIOR HOCKEY “UNDER 20” – AGE CATEGORY

All Players participating in the “Under 20” age category must wear at least a visor as a face-protection, properly fixed to the helmet.

It must extend down in such a fashion as to ensure adequate eye protection, to cover the eyes and nose in its entirety. It must be fixed to the helmet along the sides such that it cannot be flipped up.

A Player whose visor becomes cracked or broken during game action must leave the ice immediately.

Players are not allowed to wear a colored or tinted visor.

Players without the mentioned protection are not allowed to participate in a game.

Younger Players in the “Under 18” age category who participate in the “Under 20” age category must wear the protective equipment as specified and described for the “Under 18” age category.

RULE 202.2. FACIAL PROTECTION – MEN’S JUNIOR HOCKEY “UNDER 18” – AGE CATEGORY

All Players participating in the “Under 18” age category must wear a full-face protection (full-visor or cage), properly fixed to the helmet. It must be fixed to the helmet along the sides such that it cannot be flipped up.

A Player whose full-face protection becomes cracked or broken during game action must leave the ice immediately. All Goalkeepers in this “Under 18” age category must wear a facemask constructed in such a way that neither a puck nor a stick blade can penetrate the openings. Players without the mentioned protection are not allowed to participate in a game.

RULE 202.3. MOUTHGUARD – MEN’S JUNIOR HOCKEY “UNDER 20” – AGE CATEGORY

All Players in the “Under 20” age category must wear a mouthguard, preferably of the custom-made variety, if they are not wearing a full-face protection (full-visor or cage).

The mouthguard is designed to protect the teeth and jaws from impact and may also serve to reduce the risk of concussions.

Players must wear this mouthguard in a compliant manner at all times when on the ice. It is not allowed to wear the mouthguard not completely in the mouth (e.g. to chew on it).

Players without the mentioned protection are not allowed to participate in a game.

RULE 202.4. MOUTHGUARD – MEN’S JUNIOR HOCKEY “UNDER 18” – AGE CATEGORY

It is strongly recommended that all Players in the “Under 18” age category wear a mouthguard, preferably custom-made. There is no obligation to wear as they wear a full-face protection (full visor or cage).

The mouthguard is designed to protect the teeth and jaws from impact and may also serve to reduce the risk of concussions.

It is recommended to wear this mouthguard in a compliant manner at all times when on the ice.

RULE 202.5. NECK- AND THROAT PROTECTORS – MEN’S JUNIOR HOCKEY “UNDER 20” – AGE CATEGORY

All Players must wear a certified Neck- and Throat Protection.

Players without the mentioned protection are not allowed to participate in a game.

A Goalkeeper is allowed to attach a throat protector to the chin of their facemask. It must be made of a material that will not cause injury.

RULE 202.6. NECK- AND THROAT PROTECTORS – MEN’S JUNIOR HOCKEY “UNDER 18” – AGE CATEGORY

All Players must wear a certified Neck- and Throat Protection.

Players without the mentioned protection are not allowed to participate in a game.

A Goalkeeper is allowed to attach a throat protector to the chin of their facemask. It must be made of a material that will not cause injury.

RULE 202.7. HELMET / EAR-PROTECTION – MEN’S JUNIOR HOCKEY “UNDER 20” – AGE CATEGORY

Players must wear the ear-protection, attached to their helmets.

Players without the mentioned protection are not allowed to participate in a game.

RULE 202.8. HELMET / EAR-PROTECTION – MEN’S JUNIOR HOCKEY “UNDER 18” – AGE CATEGORY

Players must wear the ear-protection, attached to their helmets.

Players without the mentioned protection are not allowed to participate in a game.

RULE 202.9. PROCEDURE – NON-COMPLIANCE WITH PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

The Game Officials on the ice will respond appropriately if a player on the ice is not wearing their protection equipment in accordance with the rules (e.g., visor pushed up, face protection not properly attached, removed ear-protection, etc.).

The Game Officials on the ice will respond appropriately when a Player who is required to wear a mouthguard is obviously not wearing it while on the ice. The Game Officials will then take the offending Player to the appropriate Player’s Bench and issue a warning to the Team through the Coach. The Game Officials shall also inform the other Team and warn them as well.

Both teams are now warned that Players requested to wear the protection equipment properly.

The next Player found not to be wearing the protection equipment not in accordance with the rule shall be penalized with a ten-minute (10’) Misconduct Penalty.

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