Welcome to the Learning Centre
The Learning Centre contains interesting games, presentations and articles that pertain to Hockey Canada playing rules, officiating procedures and officiating in general.
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2010 Timekeepers Clinic Presentation
A copy of the clinic presentation given to timekeepers.
Rules Emphasis for '08-'09 - GTHL Edition
The Greater Toronto Hockey League's interpretation of Hockey Canada's Rules Emphasis inititiative for '08-'09.
A comprehensive look at Hockey Canada's published penalty standards.
"It's A New Game!" Penalty Standards Brochure
This official OHF brochure provides an excellent "executive summary" of the penalty standards in effect for the '09-'10 season.
An article that addresses how revisions to the face-off rules implemented at the start of the 08-09 season should be applied. An extensive set of examples forms a large part of this informative document.
This article addresses conflicting information about Protective Equipment found in the 2008-2010 edition of the Hockey Canada Referee's Case Book. It includes a chart that can be used for quick reference and also offers instructions on how to amend the Case Book to eliminate the conflicting information.
This brochure, primarily aimed at coaches and players, illustrates the basic concepts and teachings related to body contact and body checking. The brocuhre includes an overview of Hockey Canada's 4 Step Progression to Body Checking.
Defining Injury - Guidance for Ice Hockey Referees
A unique article that suggests how referees should determine if a playered is "injured" for the purposes of applying penalties.
GTHL Officiating Program Senior Recertification Clinic Study Guide
25 pages of value information for officials attending Greater Toronto Hockey League Officiating Program Senior Referee recertification clinics or Leadership seminars in 2009.
The Effect of Apologies in Ice Hockey
An excellent summary of the findings of a Canadian study on the effect of aoplogies made by Minor hockey on-ice officials.
"On-the-Lines" Rules Game for Linesmen
A PowerPoint based presentation for linesmen that tests their knowledge of Hockey Canada's off-side and icing playing rules.
Preventing Double Coverage of a Blue Line
A good article about positioning for officials that work the two official system.
This two page article clearly states the preferred methods of referee positioning and manoeurvring in the end zones. This interesting article is accompanied by 4 full colour diagrams. A must read for officials and supervisors.
An Explanation of Hockey Canada Playing Rules 9.5(a) thru (c) - Leaving the Bench
Another rules related PowerPoint presentation from CSHO Director Steve Wallace. Designed for advanced officials, this presentation explains the Hockey Canada playing rules that apply to players who leave their player's or penalty bench during a fight or for the purposes of starting a fight.
Playing Rules Game for Intermediate Referees
A PowerPoint based playing rules game specifically designed for Hockey Canada Officiating Program referees that have less than 4 years of experience.
Coincidental Penalty Situations for Intermediate Referees
This PowerPoint presentation, specifically designed for Hockey Canada Officiating Program level 2 officials, explains Hockey Canada's coincidental penalty rule and shows HOW to solve coincidental penalty situations correctly.
A great collection of situations that result in Gross Misconduct penalties according to Hockey Canada's playing rules. The rule book reference is thoughfully included for each situation.
The ulimate collection of Match penalty situations. Updated Hockey Canada rule book references are included.
A close look at all 24 situations that result in a Penalty Shot under Hockey Canada's playing rules.
Rebounds during a Penalty Shot
A precise explanation of what is and is not a rebound.
An Explanation of Hockey Canada Playing Rule 6.7(c) - Fighting
A superb PowerPoint presentation that explains the concepts related to and application of Hockey Canada playing rule 6.7(c) Fighting. Explore situations where a "second fight at the same stoppage" or when a "third (or more) player enters into a fight". The presentaiton includes a short quiz to test your knowledge of this rule.
Second (another) Fight at the Same Stoppage of Play
There are two different situations where the "2nd fight, same stoppage" rule applies in games played using Hockey Canada's playing rules. Read about them both in this excellent article.
Hand Pass / Puck Struck with a High Stick
A suggested procedure for referees to follow when the puck is passed using the hand or when the puck is struck by a high stick.
There are several situations of this sort that can arise. You'll find all of them addressed in this article about Hockey Canada's Refusing to Start Play playing rule.
10 Reasons to Retreive the Puck for Your Partner
10 good reasons why officials should retrive the puck for their partner when working the 2-official system.
A summary of all situations that result in an awarded goal under Hockey Canada playing rules.
HCOP Level 6 Upgrade Seminar Workup Resource Centre
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Click here for the answers to Rules Assignment #1
Answers to HCOP Level 6 Upgrade Workups Rules Assignment #1.
Click here for the answers to Rules Assignment #2
Answers to HCOP Level 6 Upgrade Workups Rules Assignment #2.
Click here for the answers to Rules Assignment #3
Answers to HCOP Level 6 Upgrade Workups Rules Assignment #3.
Click here for the answers to Rules Assignment #4
Answers to HCOP Level 6 Upgrade Workups Rules Assignment #4.
Click here for the answers to Rules Assignment #5
Answers to HCOP Level 6 Upgrade Workups Rules Assignment #5.
Click here for the answers to Rules Assignment #6
Answers to HCOP Level 6 Upgrade Workups Rules Assignment #6.
Congratulations Matt!
Congratulations to CSHO Associate Matthew Traub for his selection by the Canadian Hockey League to officiate the 2008 Memorial Cup (Major Junior A) national championship.
Congratulations Dave!
Congratulations to CSHO supervisor Dave Lewis for his selection by Hockey Canada to officiate the final game at the 2008 Royal Bank Cup (Provincial Junior A) national championship.
