New Hockey Canada updates for 2024:
 
Playing rule updates:
Rule 6.3-e-I. Regardless of how the puck went out of play in the end zone, the face-off is at the nearest spot it went out in the end zone. It does not go outside as a result of the attacking player being the player that caused it to go out of play.
 
Rule 10.2a - any deliberate(player makes an attempt and touches puck) hand pass from one teammate to another in the neutral or attacking zone will be blown down unless the opposing team takes possession. If it deflects off an opposing player and your teammate picks it up it should be blown down because the opposing team did not take control.
 
 
Physical Rule updates:
Rule 7.1a. - grabbing facemask or anything with the head with minimal degree of violence will be a minimum of a double minor. If he grabs the mask and shakes or attempts to rip the helmet off a major or match should be assessed.
 
Rule 8.8c - slew footing - depending on the degree of violence you can assess a match penalty. Assess a match if they go down hard/ hit their head on ice or boards. Double minor if they get clipped and trip backwards but can get their hand or arm down. Use your judgment on the degree of violence.
 
Rule 10.5a - if a player drops a glove or stick and an opposing player kicks or moves it in any manner, a minor will be assessed. Clearing a broken stick is ok unless they throw it in the stands.
 
Rule 7.7 - head contact - depending on the degree of violence, but, face washes should be a double minor. If a player lifts an opponent’s stick causing head contact this would apply as well, otherwise, typical head contact rules apply. A punch to the face with a glove on should be a major.
 
Overview: