HOCKEY CANADA DOCUMENTS
GTHL STANDARDS
PLAYING RULES
Hockey Canada Rule Changes 2022-2024
GTHL Officiating Development Information Video: Hockey Canada Rule Updates
Protective Equipment
This article has a chart that can be used for quick reference on the rules for Protective Equipment.
Head Contact Training Course
This document is a comprehensive self-learning tool for Minor and Female hockey officials and administrators. It explains the head contact rule and its application (specifically within the Ontario Hockey Federation and the Greater Toronto Hockey League) in great detail.
Hockey Canada Playing Rule 7.10 – Fighting
A superb PowerPoint presentation that explains the concepts related to and application of Hockey Canada playing rule 7.10 Fighting. Explore situations where a “second fight at the same stoppage” or when a “third (or more) player enters into a fight”.
Interference from the Bench
Leaving the Players’ or Penalty Bench
Video explaining 10.4 Leaving the Players’ or Penalty Bench
Refusing to Start Play
There are several situations of this sort that can arise. You’ll find all of them addressed in this article about Hockey Canada’s Refusing to Start Play playing rule.
Situations that Result in a Gross Misconduct Penalty
A great collection of situations that result in Gross Misconduct penalties according to Hockey Canada’s playing rules. The rule book reference is thoughtfully included for each situation.
Situations that Result in a Match Penalty
Situations that Result in a Penalty Shot
A close look at all 26 situations that result in a Penalty Shot under Hockey Canada’s playing rules.
MALTREATMENT
UPDATES ON 2025-2026 REFEREE REQUIREMENTS & CLINICS
If you are interested in becoming an on-ice official, this is for you! It will provide all the information needed to get your officiating career started.
