Open Book Exam

Head Contact

Head ContactWhich penalty may NOT be assessed for

illegal contact to an opponent’s head ?

(a) Minor Penalty plus Misconduct(b) Double Minor Penalty(c) Major Penalty plus Game Misconduct

Rule 620 (a)

Equipment

EquipmentA Midget player whose helmet is dislodged

during play may put his helmet back on and continue play?

TrueFalse

Rule 304 (e)

EQUIPMENTIt is REQUIRED that all goalkeepers wear a

hanging throat/neck laceration protector

TrueFalse

Rule 303 (b)

IcingDuring a potential icing situation, icing shall

NOT be called if the puck goes through the goal crease before crossing the goal line (no goal is scored)

TrueFalse

Rule 624 (a)

Off-sidesIf there is an attacking player off-side the instant

the puck is carried across the determining edge of the blue line:

(a) The official shall signal for a delayed off-sides.(b) The official shall stop play for an immediate

off-sides.(c) Wash out the off-sides and allow play to

continue.

Rule 630 (c)

SignalsThe penalty for body checking in a Non-

Body Checking game is the same as the Roughing penalty signal.

TrueFalse

Official Signals (page 325)

SignalsBody Checking Roughing

Basic Officiating ManualIn a two-official system, following a

stoppage of play for an off-side, which official conducts the face-off?

(a) The official who made the call(b) The official who did NOT make the call(c) The official who was on the side of the

ice where the face-off will occur.

Page 30 Retrieving The Puck

Calling of PenaltiesTeam B scores during a delayed minor

penalty to Team A (even strength). The penalty to theTeam A player must be recorded on the score sheet but the player does not serve the penalty.

TrueFalse

409 (b)

Team Officials (Coach)If at any time during the game there are no

Team Officials left on the player’s bench, a responsible adult may come to the bench and supervise the players for the remainder of the game.

TrueFalse

201 (b)

Standard of PlayUnder the Standard of Play initiative, interference

should be called when the following occurs:

(a) A player maintains foot speed and body position between the opponent and the puck without changing his skating lane

(b) Players are competing for body position using strength and balance.

(c) A player uses the body to establish a “pick” that prevents an opponent from being able to chase the puck carrier.

Pre-Face page xiii (INTERFERENCE)

Spearing

SpearingThe minimum penalty for Spearing an

opponent is a minor plus misconduct penalty.

TrueFalse

635 (a)

Abuse of OfficialsShooting the puck after a whistle results in

a minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct if the player had sufficient time to refrain from taking the shot.

TrueFalse

601 (a)(4)

Delayed PenaltiesIf three players from the same team are on the penalty

bench serving non-coincident minor penalties assessed at different times when the first penalty expires:

(a) The player whose penalty has expired returns to the game immediately

(b) Nobody returns to the game and the third penalty time begins.

(c) All players must remain on the penalty bench until the next stoppage of play.

408 (a)

Two Official SystemIn a two-official system, both officials have

equal authority regarding game management, penalties, and goals.

TrueFalse

Basic Officiating Manual

Face-Off LocationsAn attacking player deflects the puck out

of play in the attacking zone. The resulting face-off is conducted at the attacking team’s end zone face-off spot.

TrueFalse

631 (d) and Summary of Face-Off Locations (page 321)

Two-Official PositioningIn a two-official system, after Team A advances

the puck into its attacking zone, the official making the call at the blue line:

(a) Continues into the attacking zone.(b) Holds the blue line while the other official

skates into the zone.(c) Retreats back towards the center ice.

Basic Officiating Manual (page 27) Positioning During Play

Face-Off LocationsTeam A commits a penalty infraction in their

defending zone. Before play can be stopped, the puck enters the attacking zone of Team A. After play is stopped in Team A’s attacking zone, where is the ensuing face-off?

(a) Team A’s defending zone(b) Team A’s attacking zone(c) At the nearest Neutral Zone face-off spot where

play was stopped

612 (c)

Time OutsDuring a timeout, which of the following is NOT

true:

(a) Either team may warm up their goalkeeper using four pucks

(b) Penalized players must remain in the penalty box.

(c) Penalized players may leave the penalty box to participate in the time-out and listen to their coach.

636 (f)

Protective Equipment

Protective EquipmentMouthpieces are NOT required in which

youth age classification

(a) 12 & Under (Peewee)(b) 14 & Under (Bantam)(c) 10 & Under (Squirt)

304 (f)

Standard of PlayUnder the Standard of Play initiative, the

stick may be placed against the body. However, once the stick is used to gain a positional advantage, a penalty must be called.

TrueFalse

Preface xii and xiii

Double Minor PenaltyA player receives a double minor penalty

for roughing under Rule 640(a). This penalty is recorded on the score sheet as one four–minute penalty

TrueFalse

640 (a)

Calling Off-SidesThe puck is located in the neutral zone. The

blue line is part of:

(a) Only the neutral zone(b) Only the attacking zone(c) Both the neutral zone and attacking

zone

630 (a) (note)

Face-Off LocationsWhich of the following would (generally)

result in a face-off at the center ice spot?

(a) Premature goalkeeper substitution when offending team is in the attacking zone.

(b) Icing error by an official(c) Unsuccessful penalty shot

612 (a)

Two-Official SystemIn a two officiating system, after the

opening face-off, what determines the direction in which the official not conducting the face-off moves:

(a) The officials determined ends before the game

(b) Signal from the face-off official(c) The direction of the puck and the

ensuing flow of play.

Basic Officiating Manual (page 27)

Standard of PlayUnder the Body Checking Standard of Play

initiative, a player is entitled to use proper body position and body contact in all age classifications in order to gain a competitive advantage.

TrueFalse

Preface ix

Calling of PenaltiesDuring a delayed penalty, play shall be

stopped whenever a member of the offending team gains “possession and control” of the puck.

TrueFalse

409 (a) and (note 1)

Abuse of Officials

Abuse of Officials and Other MisconcuctWhich of the following would NOT result in

a game misconduct to a player?

(a) Obscene gesture(b) Profane language(c) Racial/ethnic slur

601 (c) (2)601 (e) (2)

Delayed Off-SidesIn a Youth 14 & Under game, an official is signaling

a delayed off-side situation as there are players offside when the puck enters the attacking zone:

(a) The play becomes legal if all the attacking are simultaneously clear of the end zone.

(b) The play becomes legal as soon as the originally off-side player(s) clear the end zone.

(c) The delayed off-side remains in effect until the puck leaves the zone.

630 (d)

Face-Off LocationsFace-offs in the neutral zone may take place (not a

goal, premature goalie substitution, or start of a period situation):

(a) At any location within the four face-off spots(b) Only at one of the neutral zone face-off spots

or center ice location(c) Only along the parallel lines on each side of the

ice connecting the neutral zone and end zone face-off spots.

612 (b)

Slashing

SlashingIf an opponent is injured from a slashing

infraction, the minimum penalty is a:

(a) Minor plus Misconduct(b) Major plus Misconduct(c) Major plus Game Misconduct

634 (b)

ChargingThe MINIMUM penalty for charging is:

MinorMinor plus MisconductMajor

Rule 607 (a)

BoardingThe MINIMUM penalty for Boarding is:

MinorMinor plus MisconductMajor

603 (a)

Delayed Off-SidesDelayed (tag-up) off-sides is NOT allowed

in what level:

(a) Adult (male & female)(b) 12 & Under (Youth and Girls)(c) 14 & Under (Youth and Girls)

630 (d)

Match Penalty

Match PenaltyWhich of the following results in a match

penalty?

(a) Obscene gesture(b) Profane language(c) Attempting to injure a team official

(coach)

601 (f) (2)

Face-Off LocationsWith the play in the attacking zone, the attacking team

shoots the puck. The puck deflects off the defending team near the top of the face-off circle and goes out of the rink. The face- shall be conducted?

(a) At the attacking team’s defensive zone face-off spot

(b) In the attacking team’s attacking end zone along the line connecting the face-off spots

(c) At the nearest neutral zone face-off spot

612 (b)

Match Penalty

Match PenaltyWhenever a match penalty is assessed for

attempted physical harm to an official, a written report to the District Referee-in-Chief is required:

(a) Within 12 hours of the occurrence(b) Within 48 hours of the occurrence(c) Within 72 hours of the occurrence

601 (f) (1) (note)

COMMUNICATION

CommunicationWhich of the following is a good example of

when it is important for the official to verbally communicate with players/coaches?

(a) Close plays at the blue line or icings(b) Multiple penalty situations(c) Both (a) and (b)

Basic Officiating Manual (page 66)

Face-OffsA player not taking a face-off may be in

motion as long as that player is outside the face-off circle and is on-side.

TrueFalse

613 (b) and Casebook (Rule 613 Situation 7)

Game Misconduct and Match Penalties

Match PentaltyA match penalty shall be assessed to any

player who deliberately removes his (or his opponent’s) helmet/facemask prior to or during an altercation. In addition, a game misconduct shall be assessed to any player whose helmet comes off during an altercation.

TrueFalse

615 (c)

Penalty Shot

Penalty ShotA team may change goalkeepers to defend

against a penalty shot.

TrueFalse

406 (b) Casebook (page 125) Situation 4

Match PenaltyWho may be assessed a match penalty?

(a) Only Players(b) Only Team Officials (coaches)(c) Players and Team Officials

405 (a)

Two Official System

Two-Official SystemIn a two-official system, the puck is frozen in the

corner and the Front Official blows the whistle to stop. Players immediately separate. The Back Official should:

(a) Move into the end zone and retrieve the puck(b) Remain at the blue line and allow the Front

Official to retrieve the puck and conduct the face-off.(c) Go directly to the location of the ensuing face-off.

Basic Officiating Manual (page 30) Retrieving the Puck

Delay of Game

Delay of GameDeliberately shooting the puck out of the

playing area results in a minor penalty to the player or goalkeeper shooting it.

TrueFalse

610 (c)

Spearing

SpearingWhich statement regarding spearing is

correct?

(a) Contact must be made for this penalty.(b) Penalty options are a major plus game

misconduct or a match penalty.(c) If the referee feels that only a minor

penalty applies, the infraction must be indicated as Slashing.

635 (a) (b)

Off-SidesAn attacking player (non-puck carrier) is off-sides

when the puck crosses the determining edge of the blue line if:

(a) The player has skate contact with the neutral zone and the blue line.

(b) The player has skate contact with the neutral zone and attacking zone.

(c) The player does not have skate contact with the neutral zone or the attacking zone blue line.

630 (a)

GoalsIf the puck is directed into the goal by the

skate of an attacking player, the goal shall be allowed.

True False

617 (c) (1) (2)

No Goal!

Goalkeepers Penalties

Goalkeepers PenaltiesWho would serve the penalty if Team A’s

goalkeeper receives a misconduct penalty?

(a) The substitute goalkeeper(b) An player on Team A(c) Any player on Team A who was on the

ice at the time of the offense.

407 (a)

Standard of PlayUnder the Standard of Play initiative, which

of the following shall NOT be penalized

(a) Competing for the puck using strength and balance

(b) Acts of intimidating or dangerous nature(c) Excessively hard body checks on the

puck carrier that are intimidating in nature

Preface ix, x, and xi

Players in Uniform

Players in UniformThe players and coaches from a team’s roster

who may be listed on the score sheet and considered “eligible” for a youth game include:

(a) All players and coaches(b) Only those players and coaches who are

present for the start of the game(c) Only players and coaches who are not

suspended

203 (a)

Butt-Ending and Spearing

Butt-Ending and SpearingA player who receives a penalty for

Spearing or Butt-Ending shall be assessed, at a minimum, a five-minute major and game misconduct penalty.

TrueFalse

606 (a) and 635 (a)

Sticks

SticksDuring play, Player #3 carries a

replacement stick to his teammate. No penalty shall be called provided Player #3 does not participate in play with more than one stick.

TrueFalse

301 (e)

Delay of Game

Delay of GameFor a Delay of Game minor penalty to apply

for goal post displacement:

(a) The goalkeeper must be out of the crease

(b) A scoring opportunity must be lost(c) The action must be deliberate

610 (e)

Checking From Behind

Checking From BehindPlayer A5 is standing along the board with his

back to center ice. Player B12 checks player A5 head first into the boards from behind. The correct penalty call is:

(a) Minor penalty for Charging(b) Major penalty for Boarding(c) Major plus Game Misconduct for Checking

From Behind

608 (b)

Helmets and Facemasks

Helmets and FacemasksIn Youth and Girls divisions, helmets and

facemasks must be worn on the team benches and penalty benches.

TrueFalse

304 (c)

Face-Off LocationsThe face-off location for an intentional off-

side is at a defensive end-zone face-off spot of the offending team.

TrueFalse

630 (c)

Face-Off LocationsAll face-offs in the end zones are conducted

along the imaginary parallel lines connecting the end zone face-off spots with the neutral zone face-off spots.

TrueFalse

612 (b) and Basic Officiating Manual (page 40)

Face-Off Procedures

Face-Offs ProceduresIf a false face-off occurs, either team may

change players before the second attempt.

TrueFalse

613 (d), 610 (h), and Casebook (page 226) Situation 13

Face-Off ProceduresWhen should the official conducting the

face-off blow the whistle?

At the conclusion of the line change procedure

Immediately before dropping the puckOnly if he thinks the players aren’t getting

into position quickly enough.

Page 11 Basic Officiating Manual

Standard of PlayUnder the Standard of Play initiative, a player who is in

possession and control of the puck, and who has established body position on an opponent, may use their free arm to fend off an opponent as long as they:

(a) Push off with the forearm allowing them to increase the space between themselves and the opponent

(b) Use their arm to maintain the favorable body position that they have attained

(c) Grab the opponent’s stick to prevent them from getting the puck

Preface xiii

Face-Off LocationWhich of the following does NOT result in a

neutral zone face-off?

(a) Goal crease violation(b) Intentional off-side(c) Attacking team shoots puck out of

playing area from the attacking zone

Summary of Face-Off Locations (page 321)

Tripping

TrippingPenalty options for Tripping include a minor,

major, or major plus game misconduct penalty

TrueFalse

639 (a) (b)

Delayed Penalties

Delayed PenaltiesWith teams at full strength, a delayed

penalty for Checking From Behind (minor plus misconduct) is being signaled and the non-offending team scores during the delayed penalty. The penalized player only serves the misconduct penalty.

TrueFalse

409 (b)

Standard of PlayUnder the Standard of Play initiative, a defensive

player in front of the net may use his body position and strength to gain an advantageous body position on his opponent. This is allowed as long as he does NOT use his arms or stick to create space between him and his opponent or use his stick to impede his opponent’s ability to move in a desired location.

TrueFalse

Preface

Major plus Game MisconductIn all Youth, High School, and Girls age

classifications, if a player receives a non-coincidental major plus game misconduct, the team must place a substitute player in the penalty box immediately.

True False

403 (d)

Team Officials-Game MisconductsA Bantam team has a head coach and one assistant

coach on the bench. During the first period, the head coach receives a game misconduct penalty and leaves the bench area. During the third period, the team receives its 15th penalty. As a result, the head coach is suspended for the next two games.

True False

401 (b), 404 (b) & Casebook (Rule 401 Situation 6)

Standard of PlayUnder the Standard of Play initiative, stick

lifts or stick presses are allowed as long as they are on the lower portion of the opponent’s stick and don’t slide up onto the upper portion of the stick and hands.

TrueFalse

Preface xii

Body Checking

Body CheckingBody Checking is prohibited in the Youth 12

& Under, all Girls/Women, and Non-Check Adult age classifications.

TrueFalse

604 (a)

Standard of PlayUnder the Standard of Play initiative, which action

warrants a minor or major penalty for slashing?

(a) Contact is made on the glove of an opponent, causing the player to lose control of the puck

(b) Slight contact to feel the opponent’s location is made on the body but no competitive advantage is gained.

(c) Contact is made on the lower portion of the opponent’s stick for the purpose of dislodging the puck

Preface xiii and xiv

Linesman’s Responsibilities

Linesman’s ResponsibilitiesA Linesman is permitted to stop play for an

injury potential minor penalty that is NOT observed by the referee.

TrueFalse

503 (e)

Coincidental PenaltiesA team’s on-ice strength does NOT change

when coincidental minor penalties are assessed to each team.

TrueFalse

402 (f)

Referee’s Responsibilities

Referee’s ResponsibilitiesAt the completion of the game, the Referee determines

he accidentally assessed a major plus misconduct (instead of game misconduct) for checking from behind, the correct course of action is:

(a) Change the misconduct to a game misconduct on the score sheet.

(b) Let the penalty stand as assessed (no action taken)(c) File a game report to the local governing body

(through Local Supervisor)

Rule 502 (a & e) (Rule 502 Casebook Situation 6)

Injured Players

Injured PlayersIf play is stopped because of an apparent

player injury, the player, other than the goalkeeper, is required to leave the playing area until play has resumed.

TrueFalse

Rule 206 (a)

Refusing to Start PlayAfter a disputed call, Team A’s Head Coach

refuses to put the correct number of players on the ice. The proper sequence is:

(a) Bench Minor penalty, then forfiet(b) Bench Minor, then Match penalty to head

coach(c) Bench Minor, suspended game and Match

penalty to head coach

633 (a)

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