REFEREE SIGNALS

Goal

Referee points into the net.

Wash Out

No goal or no icing.

Delayed Penalty

Delayed calling of penalty or other violation. Arm extended fully above head (hand without whistle)

Possible Icing

Pass out of defensive zone.

Penalty Shot

Arms crossed above head, giving signal of stoppage in play.

Icing the Puck

The back linesman signals a possible icing by extending his arm over his head. The front linesman indicates icing is complete by extending his arm. The back linesman then blows his whistle and skates to the face-off dot. When standing on the dot, he extends his arms to indicate icing

Hand Pass

Open part of hand displayed in a pushing motion.

Boarding

A cross motion of the forearms, or one passing under the other

Butt Ending

A cross motion of the forearms, one passing under the other.

Charging

Rotating clenched fists around one another in front of the chest.

Checking From Behind

A forward motion of both arms, with the palms of the hands open and facing away from the body, fully extended from the chest at shoulder level.

Cross Checking

A forward motion with both fists clenched extending from the chest.

Elbowing

Tapping either elbow with the other hand.

High Sticking

Holdings both fists clenched, one immediately above the other at the height of the shoulders.

Holding

Clasping either wrist with the other hand in front of the chest.

Hooking

A tugging motion with both arms, as if pulling something from in front of the stomach.

Interference

Crossed arms with closed fists stationary in front of the chest.

Kneeing

Slapping either knee with the palm of the hand whilst keeping both skates on the ice.

Roughing

Fist clenched and arm extended out of the side of the body.

Slashing

A chopping motion with the edge of one hand across the opposite forearm.

Spearing

A jabbing motion with both hands thrust out directly in front of the body.

Tripping

With both skates on the ice striking right leg with the right hand below the knee.