Rules and Regulations

The Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) has been in existence since 1989 and is the largest Branch of Hockey Canada. Hockey Canada is the national governing body for amateur hockey in Canada and is made up of thirteen provincial and regional Branches.

The latest IIHF Rule Book was published in September 2014 and is valid until the 2017/2018 season. Below you can find the complete book in the PDF format.

Rules of the game Download PDF/Order Rules Book Rink Diagram.

Ice hockey rules define the parameters of the sport of ice hockey. The sport is governed by several organizations including the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), the National Hockey League (NHL), Hockey Canada, USA Hockey and others. The rules define the size of the hockey rink where a game is played, the playing and safety equipment, the game definition, including time of play and whether tie-breaking methods are used and the actual playing rules themselves.

The USA Hockey officiating rulebook.

If you're new to the game, here is a brief and simple guide to the basic ice hockey rules.

All the resources and info you need to explore the history, rules, customs and stories of the NHL and the world's greatest game.

USA Hockey rule book and resources.

Learn about penalties, rules and fouls for the sport of hockey. The rink, icing, and offsides.

Basic rules of hockey

The Wikipedia page for Ice Hockey rules and regulations.