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2021-25 USA HOCKEY PLAYING RULE CHANGE PROCESS

2021-25 Playing Rules

(Updated: June 18, 2021)

The 2021-25 USA Hockey Playing Rule change process was concluded on June 12, 2021 during the Board of Directors Meeting at Annual Congress. You will find a summary of all accepted rule changes below, in addition to updates to the USA Hockey Points of Emphasis and Standard of Play, and an explanation of the new Standardization of Discipline regarding Match Penalties.

The 2021-25 USA Hockey Playing Rules will take effect starting September 1, 2021.


2021-25 Playing Rule Change Summary Video

This video is a summary of the 2021-25 major changes to the USA Hockey Playing Rules. Please note, this summary applies to the following categories: - Youth (Boys)
- Girls/Women
- High School
- Adult