NIHOA Metro NY/NJ

2015-16 NFHS Rules Changes
The following are the NFHS Ice Hockey Rules Changes for the 2015-16 Season

UPDATED NJSIAA Sportsmanship Policy
We have received a clarification from the NJSIAA regarding the Sportsmanship / Bias Policy. Violation of the policy as it applies to race/gender/ethnicity/sexual orientation/religion, takes precedence over the rule book.

ATTENTION Coaches, Players, and Officials
2014-2015 NFHS Rules Video
This video created by the Minnesota State High School League has been endorsed by the National Federation of State High School Associations for Ice Hockey. NFHS 2014-2015 rules for two infractions of the rules have been significantly increased in an effort to thwart players from making dangerous hits on the ice.

2015-16 NFHS Rules Changes
Ice Hockey Rules Changes – 2015-16 Rules Book Reformat: Rule 6 is now Participant Conduct. Rules 7, 8, and 9 were added. Rule 7 is Physical and Stick Fouls, Rule 8 is Other Fouls, and Rule 9 is Game Flow. Rules 1-5 are not affected. Rules Book Reformat…
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2014-2015 NFHS Rules Video
This video created by the Minnesota State High School League has been endorsed by the National Federation of State High School Associations for Ice Hockey. NFHS 2014-2015 rules for two infractions of the rules have been significantly increased in an effort to thwart…
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2014/2015 NFHS Ice Hockey Rules Changes
2014/2015 NFHS Ice Hockey Rules Changes Ice Hockey Rules Revisions Focus on Concussion Prevention and Flow of Game July 04, 2014 INDIANAPOLIS, IN (May 4, 2011) — No contact with an opposing player’s head or neck area will be allowed at any time in high school ice…
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UPDATED NJSIAA Sportsmanship Policy
We have received a clarification from the NJSIAA regarding the Sportsmanship / Bias Policy. Violation of the policy as it applies to race/gender/ethnicity/sexual orientation/religion, takes precedence over the rule book. If an official hears this type of slur, etc.,…
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New York State Rules Addendum
The following NFHS rules have been modified by NY State for the 2013-2014 Ice Hockey Season. A link to download this document is at the bottom of the page. NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, INC. ICE HOCKEY RULES – (addendum to NFHS Rule Book)…
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NJSIAA 2013-2014 Ice Hockey Rules Modification
The following NFHS rules have been modified by the NJSIAA for the 2013-2014 Ice Hockey Season. A link to download this document is at the bottom of the page. Also included are the official Overtime/Shoot-out procedures for the 2013-14 season. [hr] 2013-2014 Ice Hockey…
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NJSIAA to Implement Tough High School Sportsmanship Standards
NEARLY 500 NJ HIGH SCHOOLS, 250,000 STUDENT ATHLETES, TENS OF THOUSANDS OF COACHES TO BE IMPACTED The days of taunting, baiting and trash-talking during high school sporting events are over, thanks to teamwork between the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic…
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2013-14 Ice Hockey Points of Emphasis
The NFHS Ice Hockey Rules Committee continues in its belief that the main threat to the health of high school ice hockey is violent and reckless play. The committee wishes to address the following areas in the hope that violence and reckless play will be minimized….
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2013-2014 NFHS Rules Changes Focus on Eliminating Dangerous Hits
In continuing efforts to minimize the risk of injury in the sport, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Ice Hockey Rules Committee approved changes that will strengthen the language for dangerous hits as well as give game officials…
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2012-2013 New Chapter Members
Please Join the Metro Chapter in congratulating our new members for the 2012-2013 Season! Eddie Casler – Toms River, NJ Kevin Keiper – Newton, NJ John Ritter – Belvidere, NJ Shawn Yett* – Morristown, NJ Eric Zullo – Avenel, NJ *…
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