Players in Uniform Allows for roster substitution, at the Junior level, for a player who had been assessed a game misconduct penalty prior to the midway point of the third period during the previous game.
Sticks Requires the end of a hollow shatf to be adequately covered.
Minor Penalties Eliminates the termination of a minor penalty being served when the goal is scored on a penalty shot. Match Penalties Eliminates the 10-minute match penalty option for deliberate injury to an opponent. Official Scorer Mandates that the Official Scorer shall indicate the name of each Head Coach on the scoresheet prior to the start of the game. Abuse of Officials and Other Misconduct Adds note after each of these rules outlining the procedure to be followed by the official assessing a gross misconduct penalty for physical assault of an official. Combines Rules 603 and 608.