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The Officials
Referee The referees have general supervision of the entire game and control over all other officials. In the case of disputes, the referee’s judgmentis final. The referee also calls the penalties as well as determines the goal-scorer of each goal scored. He does not report the assists. The referee drops the puck for face-offs at the start of the period and after a goal. Linesman The linesman generally is responsible for calling infractions of the rules of the game, such as icing, offsides, too many men on the ice, and handling the puck with the hands. The linesman drops the puck for face-offs at each face-off except for after a goal and the start of each period. Video Goal Judge The video goal judge aids in determining the legality of a goal. Goals will be disallowed for the following reasons:
A goal may not be awarded or disallowed once play has resumed following the first stoppage of play after the disputed goal. Back To Hockey101 Mainpage |
