IIHF Video Rule Book - Women's Hockey

International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) in their ongoing campaign to increase the promotion and development of women’s ice hockey around the world, are pleased to announce the launch of the IIHF Video Rule Book – Women’s Hockey.

The aim of this resource is to help National Associations in their understanding the IIHF playing Rules and specifically the rules interpretation governing women’s ice hockey.

The IIHF hopes that the Video Rule Book together with the IIHF DVD “Officiating Standard for Women’s Hockey” which was distributed to all National Associations will assist in the development of all areas of women’s ice hockey; female players, coaches and game officials.

- IIHF Officiating Committee

Click a link below to open video examples of rule violations.

The videos are also available for downloading on the right side of the page.

Good Play, No Penalty - Battle for Puck

Good Play, No Penalty - Body Contact

Good Play, No Penalty - Collision

Good Play, No Penalty - Body Position

Good Play, No Penalty - Incidental Contact

Good Play, No Penalty - Players Compete

Good Play, No Penalty - Unavoidable Contact

Rule 471 - Disallowing a Goal

Rule 520 - Boarding