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Ice Hockey Rules Interpretations - 2026-27
Publisher’s Note: The National Federation of State High School Associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. They do not set aside nor modify any rule. They are made and published by the NFHS in response to situations presented.
Davis Whitfield, Publisher, NFHS Publications © 2026
SITUATION 1: After making a save, the goalkeeper’s catching glove comes off. RULING: Play shall be immediately stopped. (3-3-5)
SITUATION 2: Player A1 has a microphone or camera attached to the jersey to capture point-of-view (POV) game sound and/or video footage. RULING: Penalty – first offense, MISCONDUCT; returning to the game with illegal equipment, GAME MISCONDUCT. (3-8)
SITUATION 3: Player A1 contacts Player B1 away from the boards. The contact throws Player B1 into the boards. RULING: Penalty for boarding must be assessed. Official’s discretion: (a) minor penalty; (b) major penalty if the player is violently thrown into the boards; (c) major penalty and misconduct; or (d) game disqualification. (7-18)