The Learning Centre
The Learning Centre houses several presentations, articles, and videos that pertain to Hockey Canada playing rules, officiating procedures, and officiating in general.
HOCKEY CANADA DOCUMENTS
OFFICIATING PROCEDURES
- Altercations – Three Official System
- End Zone Positioning – GTHL Expectations
- Four Official System
- Preventing Double Coverage of a Blue Line
A good article about positioning for officials that work the two official system.
PLAYING RULES
- Hockey Canada Rule Changes 2022-2024
- CLICK HERE TO WATCH – 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
- 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.