Welcome to Kensington Valley Ice House's Adult Hockey League program. You can view the latest scores and standings by visiting http://www.allprosoftware.net/kvih
Contact Amy Hawes - Adult League Coordinator With any questions at 810-494-5555 ext 5
2008 Standard of Play and Rules Emphasis
Through the new standard of rules enforcement, our game will continue to allow the opportunity for improved skill development and a more positive hockey environment for all participants. The mission of USA Hockey is clear; through this new initiative a greater emphasis will be placed on skating, puck possession and the proper use of the body to establish position and a competitive advantage.
The goal of the enforcement standard is to reduce restraining infractions in the game and not to remove legal body checking or body contact. A hard body check or using body contact/position (non-checking classifications) to gain a competitive advantage over the opponent should not be penalized as long as it is performed within the rules.
The principles of this new enforcement standard include the following:
The use of the stick will be limited to only playing the puck.
The stick will not be allowed to in any way impede a player's progress.
The use of a free hand/arm will not be allowed to grab or impede a player's progress.
Players who use their physical skills and/or anticipation and have a positional advantage shall not lose that advantage as a result of illegal acts by the opponent.
Players will be held accountable for acts of an intimidating or dangerous nature.
Enforcement Standard - These Penalties are to be called with very strict enforcement
HOOKING
A player cannot use his/her stick against an opponent's body (puck carrier or non-puck carrier) to gain a positional advantage.
TRIPPING
A player cannot use his/her stick on the legs or feet of an opponent in a manner that would cause a loss of balance or for them to trip or fall.
HOLDING
A player cannot wrap his/her arms around an opponent or use a free hand to clutch, grab or hold the stick, jersey or body on the opponent in a manner that impedes their progress.
INTERFERENCE
The use of the body to impede the progress of an opponent with no effort to play the puck, maintain normal foot speed or established skating lane.
SLASHING
The use of the stick will be limited to only playing the puck. Any stick contact, as a result of a slashing motion, to hte hands/arms or body of the opponent will be strictly penalized. In addition, hard slashes to the upper portion of the stick (just below the hands) of an opponent, with no attempt to legally play the puck, shall also be penalized.
OTHER INFRACTIONS
In addition to the above mentioned enforcement standards, all other infractions, including contact to the head, checking from behind, cross checking, high sticking and roughing (including late avoidable checks) shall be penalized to a strict enforcement standard.
Kensington Valley Ice House 10540 Citation Drive. Brighton, MI 48116 Phone: 810-494-5555 Fax: 810-494-0001
