Minor Hockey Resources
On this page, you fill find resources specific to the different Minor Hockey levels of hockey in New Brunswick.
In New Brunswick, Minor Hockey is regulated by the Hockey New Brunswick through the Minor Hockey Council. For Minor Hockey level hockey you should make sure you are familiar with:
- Hockey Canada Rules & Procedures
- Hockey New Brunswick Rules & Procedures Under HNB Constitution
- Each Minor Hockey League’s Constitution & Guidelines (Speak with your Association or Zone Officiating Director)
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
For Minor Hockey, the crew structure used for each game will vary based on the level of hockey and experience of the officials. Please ensure you review and feel comfortable for the Altercation/Fight Procedure.
Game Sheets
Game sheets in Minor Hockey 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)
Submission for GIRs in Minor Hockey vary by zone. Please speak with your local association officiation director (RIC) to understand how you should be submitting your GIRs.
They MUST be submitted within 24 hours of the game.
We recommend that officials speak to their Association RIC to be aware of any rules specific to the Minor Hockey leagues they work within. Officials should also speak to their Association RIC for the rules around any tournament games they work on, as there may be rule modifications made for those games (for example, mercy rules, time-out rules, overtime rules/shoot-out rules).
HNB-Specific Minor Hockey Rules (Link to NBMHC Operations):
- Four Penalty Rule – A Game Ejection will be assessed against a player receiving 4 penalties. Where applicable, the time of the 4th penalty is to be served by the penalized team.
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