Discipline context
Open discipline when a rule family should turn into real game-control events, penalties, and match situations.
GlobeIce|Rules|Public Rulebook
Hockey rules across levels of the game
GlobeIce Rules is meant to help players, coaches, officials, media teams, and curious fans find the right rulebook family faster, from IIHF and NHL down to youth and college variants.
Published rule entries
48
Rule areas
21
Source-backed rules
48
Verified entries
0
High trust rules
9
Officials and interpretation
Officials is the right next step when rules should be read through enforcement, assignment, and game management.
Championship rulesets
Use championships when rule families should stay connected to tournaments, medals, and international event memory.
Source registry
Sources remains the best route when you want to inspect provenance, authority, and trust behind a rule reference.
Rule map
What the public rulebook already covers
officials · 7playing-rules · 6development · 3penalties · 3video-review · 3coach-challenge · 2game-flow · 2safety · 2
Public Rulebook
Source-aware rule references
This public rulebook surface starts with the trusted rule families that most often shape how the sport is played, interpreted, and taught across the hockey world.
Rule reference
CApublished
Become an Official
Become an Official
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Rule reference
CApublished
Downloads + Resources
Downloads + Resources
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Rule reference
CApublished
OFFICIATING PROGRAM
OFFICIATING PROGRAM
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Rule reference
CApublished
Rule Book App | Android
Rule Book App | Android
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Rule reference
CApublished
Rule Book App | iOS
Rule Book App | iOS
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Rule reference
CApublished
Hockey Canada Playing Rules 2024-2026
Hockey Canada Playing Rules 2024-2026
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Rule reference
CApublished
Officiating Duties for Referees and Linespersons
Officiating Duties for Referees and Linespersons
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Rule reference
CApublished
Officiating Procedures
Officiating Procedures
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Rule reference
CApublished
Officiating Systems
Officiating Systems
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Rule reference
CApublished
Return to Hockey Points of Focus
Return to Hockey Points of Focus
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Rule reference
CApublished
Junior A Procedures Manual
Junior A Procedures Manual
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Rule reference
CApublished
Officiating Pathway
Officiating Pathway
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Rule reference
CApublished
Meal Ticket Poster
Meal Ticket Poster
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Rule reference
CApublished
Yelling at Refs Poster
Yelling at Refs Poster
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Rule reference
CApublished
Meeting the Standard
Meeting the Standard
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Rule reference
CApublished
Hockey Canada unveils Officiating Program management group
Hockey Canada unveils Officiating Program management group
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Rule reference
published
Title: IIHF - Rules & Regulations
URL Source: http://www.iihf.com/en/statichub/4719/rules-and-regulations Markdown Content: Rules and Regulations ## **The International Ice Hockey Federation has published the 2025/2026 IIHF Rule Book for the upcoming season.** IIHF REGULATIONS Anti-Doping The IIHF has produced and distributed the following Medical Regulations to direct and guide the membership in the administrative organization and technical operation of a complete medical program at IIHF competitions. Last updated: November 2024 International Transfers The goal of the International Transfer Regulations with the International ...
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Rule reference
USpublished
USA Hockey Officiating Rulebook
The Official Rules of Ice Hockey is the essential resource for players, coaches, referees, parents and fans. Included are USA Hockey
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Rule reference
USpublished
Download 2025-26 Rulebook
Download 2025-26 Rulebook
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Rule reference
USpublished
2025-26 Qualification Rules
https://theahl.com/qualification-rules
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Rule reference
ATpublished
Moser Medical Graz99ers
https://www.ice.hockey/liga/teams?teamId=9
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Rule reference
published
Antidoping
https://swehockey.se/spelare/spelare-aktiva/antidoping/
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Rule reference
CHpublished
Spielberechtigung
https://m.sihf.ch/de/sky-swiss-league/reglemente-weisungen/spielberechtigung/
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Rule reference
CHpublished
Infrastruktur
https://m.sihf.ch/de/sky-swiss-league/reglemente-weisungen/infrastruktur/
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Rule reference
CHpublished
Ordnung und Sicherheit
https://m.sihf.ch/de/sky-swiss-league/reglemente-weisungen/ordnung-und-sicherheit/
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Rule reference
CHpublished
Marketing / Medien / TV
https://m.sihf.ch/de/sky-swiss-league/reglemente-weisungen/marketing-medien-tv/
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Rule reference
CHpublished
Rechtspflege
https://m.sihf.ch/de/sky-swiss-league/reglemente-weisungen/rechtspflege/
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Rule reference
CHpublished
Spielbetrieb
https://m.sihf.ch/de/sky-swiss-league/reglemente-weisungen/spielbetrieb/
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Rule reference
CHpublished
IIHF Regelbuch
https://m.sihf.ch/de/sky-swiss-league/reglemente-weisungen/iihf-regelbuch/
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CHpublished
Reglemente & Weisungen
https://m.sihf.ch/de/sky-swiss-league/reglemente-weisungen/
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Rule reference
CHpublished
Formulare
https://m.sihf.ch/de/leagues-cup/reglemente-weisungen/formulare/
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Rule reference
CHpublished
Funktionäre
https://m.sihf.ch/de/leagues-cup/reglemente-weisungen/funktionaere/
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Rule reference
CHpublished
Trainerreglement
https://m.sihf.ch/de/leagues-cup/reglemente-weisungen/trainerreglement/
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Rule reference
CHpublished
Infrastruktur
https://m.sihf.ch/de/leagues-cup/reglemente-weisungen/infrastruktur/
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Rule reference
CHpublished
Ordnung & Sicherheit
https://m.sihf.ch/de/leagues-cup/reglemente-weisungen/ordnung-sicherheit/
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Rule reference
CHpublished
Rechtspflege
https://m.sihf.ch/de/leagues-cup/reglemente-weisungen/rechtspflege/
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Rule reference
CHpublished
Weisungen
https://m.sihf.ch/de/leagues-cup/reglemente-weisungen/spielbetrieb/weisungen-meisterschaft/
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Rule reference
CHpublished
Spielbetrieb
https://m.sihf.ch/de/leagues-cup/reglemente-weisungen/spielbetrieb/
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Rule reference
CHpublished
Reglemente & Weisungen
https://m.sihf.ch/de/leagues-cup/reglemente-weisungen/
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PWHL
publishedTrust 5
PWHL inaugural rulebook
The PWHL launched with a rulebook modeled on NHL structure, selective IIHF influences, and a few new competition mechanics of its own.
Source: Professional Women's Hockey League
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NCAA
publishedTrust 5
NCAA Ice Hockey Rules of the Game
The NCAA rules hub covers college hockey rules, current interpretations, overtime guidance, officiating resources, and annual updates.
Source: NCAA Ice Hockey
collegeplaying-rulesvideo-reviewofficialsovertimecollegencaarules-hubofficiating
HC-U9
publishedTrust 5
Hockey Canada U9 half-ice game-play framework
A development-first rules layer for U9 hockey that adapts the core rulebook to half-ice play, line changes, and early-stage officiating.
Source: Hockey Canada
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HC
publishedTrust 5
Hockey Canada Playing Rules and case material
Hockey Canada publishes the playing rules, case support, officiating procedures, and development documents used throughout its sanctioned environment.
Source: Hockey Canada
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USAH
publishedTrust 5
USA Hockey Playing Rules 2025-2029
USA Hockey's current rule cycle connects grassroots play, officiating education, and seasonal rule exercises for sanctioned games.
Source: USA Hockey
playing-rulesofficialsdevelopmentsafetyyouthusa-hockeygrassrootsofficialsrule-cycle
NHL
publishedTrust 5
NHL rulebook and video rulebook
The NHL combines its rulebook with a video reference library for penalties, coach's challenge, game flow, and reviewable situations in pro play.
Source: National Hockey League
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IIHF-OFFICIATING
publishedTrust 5
IIHF officiating education and mechanics
The officiating hub collects guidance for mechanics, development, FAQ material, and implementation support around the international rule set.
Source: IIHF
officialseducationproceduresmechanicsinternationalofficialsdevelopmenteducation
IIHF-SITUATION
publishedTrust 5
IIHF Official Situation Handbook
Interpretation guidance for live game situations, including video review, coach's challenge, and edge-case officiating decisions.
Source: IIHF
video-reviewcoach-challengeinterpretationofficialsinternationalinterpretationofficialsreview
IIHF
publishedTrust 5
IIHF Official Rule Book 2025-2026
The global baseline for international ice hockey play, covering rink standards, teams, playing rules, penalties, and specific competition procedures.
Source: IIHF
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