Junior Resources

On this page, you fill find resources specific to Junior level of hockey in New Brunswick.

In New Brunswick, Junior is regulated by the Hockey New Brunswick through the Junior Council and also through The MHL for Junior A. For Junior level hockey you should make sure you are familiar with:

Hockey Canada Rules & Procedures
Hockey New Brunswick Rules & Procedures Under HNB Constitution
NB Junior Commission Operation Manual
The MHL Constitution

Remember that Hockey Canada’s rules are used as the base, HNB’s rules can increase or add further regulations and each league can further add. It’s important to make sure you’ve reviewed all applicable resources before getting on games.

Procedures Used

Hockey Canada Officiating Procedures for Referee and Linespersons

Hockey Canada Junior A Procedures

Hockey Canada Officiating Duties for Referee and Linespersons

Hockey Canada Manuel de Procédures pour hockey Junior A

Hockey Canada Officiating Systems for Referee and Linespersons

For Junior, the 4-official system is used. Please ensure you review and feel comfortable for the Altercation/Fight Procedure.

Game Sheets

Game sheets in Junior vary by the league. Some leagues use standard paper game sheets, others have moved to the Gamesheet Inc iPad app.

If the league does use the iPad app please make sure after the game is complete you review the gamesheet closely before signing. There is an option within the app to email yourself a copy of the gamesheet should you need to submit a GIR. Do NOT submit GIRs through the gamesheet app.

Game Incident Reports (GIRs)

All Game Incident Reports (GIRs) for Junior hockey MUST be submitted through Goalline. Do NOT use spreadsheet/email for submitting these reports. They MUST be submitted within 24 hours of the game.

Junior A

Troy Howatt
Cecil Taylor
Contact Troy post game only if complex incident.
(see rule sheet for contact info)

Junior B/C

Sheldon Hay President
Don Partington

Contact Post game with incidents. Email BOTH (see rule sheet for contact info)

Key Junior Rules

Time-outs

Face-off in Short Handed End After Penalty - ALL Hockey Now

No Change Icing

Icing the Puck - Goaltender Leaving Crease - Rule 10.5

Puck Out of Bounds (defensive team in Defensive zone)

Fighting

Head Contact - Blows to the Head

Overtime - Regular Season

Shootout after Overtime - Reg Season

Players in Uniform

Neck Guards

Overtime - Playoffs

Notes

Junior A

One Per Game

Yes - for Time differential penalties. Watch for the 5 exception Coach gets choice of side for face-off

Yes & Using HYBRID Icing

Yes - for icing and goaltender leaving the crease to potentially play the puck, NO ICING

Offending team cannot change. Face off always stays in Defensive end. See CJHL Bulletin.

Major plus Game Miscounduct - See Junior A Supplement

2 and 10, 5 and Game or Match - See Junior A Supplement

After regulation, teams go right into a 3 on 3 for a 5 min overtime

3 Player Shootout, visiting team to shoot 1st. If still tied, then 1/1 sudden death until winner. All players eligible except if serving GM or Misc.

20

Must Be Worn (allowed to finish play)

As Per Hockey Canada

CJHL Bulletin: New Rules and Procedures Coincidental Penalties to be served as time penalties if teams at full strength and no other penalties assessed; Game misconduct only assessed on 3rd goalie interference minor in same game by same team; slew footing - minor (TR-SF) or major + Gm (BTH-SF) with head injury; neck guards mandatory (some teams waiting for back order)

Junior B/C

One Per Game

Yes - for Time differential penalties. Watch for the 5 exception

Yes

Yes - for icing and goaltender leaving the crease to potentially play the puck, NO ICING

Not using this rule

Major plus Game Miscounduct

2 and 10, 5 and Game or Match

After 1 Minute Rest, play 3 on 3 for 5 minutes.

3 Player Shootout, home team has choice to go 1st. If still tied, then 1 to 1 sudden death until winner. All players eligible except if serving a penalty at the end of OT.

20

Must Be Worn (allowed to finish play)

As Per Hockey Canada

Uses MHL Supplement for BTH, Fights, Goalie Int., etc. Slew Foot as per Hockey Canada.