Rule Changes for the 2025-26 Season
631(d) Puck Out of Play Last-Play faceoff occurs in the zone where the puck was shot or deflected (Regardless of which team put the puck out of play)
624(b) Icing the puck Boys 15O and above (Midget) Girls 16U+ Icing is now permitted while shorthanded. Prohibited in all other age classifications
624(c) Icing the puck Faceoff will be conducted at center ice if the officials error in calling icing.
630(d) Offsides Boys 15O and above (Midget) Girls 16U+ Games for these age classifications will be played with delayed/tag-up offsides
304(g) Protective Equipment Requires HECC certified neck laceration protectors for ALL Youth, Girls, and High School players. ( Including Goaltenders see rule 303(b) ) With note allowing BNQ certified NLP’s for 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons
Resources for Officials
Links to online resources
USA Hockey Rulebook
Current USA Hockey Rules with links to download the rulebook to your mobile device for easy reference.
Incident Reporting
All game misconducts and/or match penalties require the submission of an Incident Report within 24 hours of the completion of the game
USA Hockey
USA Hockey Website - Officials Information and requirements to register with USA Hockey as an official. Your first step towards becoming a certified referee
Documents
Welcome information for all new officials to help get aquainted with CCHRA policies and expectations
CCHRA Constitution and Bylaws details the rules by which the CCHRA is governed.
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