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Publisher’s Note: The National Federation of State High School Associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. They do not set aside nor modify any rule. They are made and published by the NFHS in response to situations presented.
Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff, Publisher, NFHS Publications © 2024

NOTES:

• NEW: All players and goalkeepers shall wear a neck laceration protector for the 2024-25 season. It is important that all players and goalkeepers properly wear all pieces of required equipment.

• The 3-Rule Comparison Chart for ice hockey can be found on the NFHS website.

SITUATION 1: While play is in progress, a player (a) is observed not wearing a neck laceration protector, or (b) has the neck laceration protector dislodged. RULING: Play may continue. In both (a) and (b), the player must be ordered to return to the players’ bench and be replaced on the ice. (3-4-4)

SITUATION 2: During a penalty shot attempt, the player loses control of the puck but is able to regain control and continue the attempt. RULING: As long as the player maintains some forward motion toward the goal, the attempt may continue. (4-7-4)