Women’s Hockey – Specific Equipment Rules
IIHF Rule Book
➔ For more information refer to Appendix III – Ice Hockey Equipment
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CAGE PROTECTION FULL PROTECTION
102.1FACIAL PROTECTION – WOMEN’S HOCKEY “SENIOR” – AGE CATEGORY All Players in the "Senior" age category must wear a full-face protection (full-visor, or cage facial protection), properly fixed to the helmet. ➔ Rule 9.6 – Helmets. ➔ Rule 9.7 – Facial Protection. Players without the mentioned protection are not allowed to participate in a game. For violation of this rule, after warning by the Referee, a minor penalty shall be imposed. ➔ Rule 12 – Illegal Equipment. Younger Players in the “Under 18” age category who participate in the “Senior” age category must wear the protective equipment as specified and described for the “Under 18” age category.
102.2FACIAL PROTECTION – WOMEN’S HOCKEY “UNDER 18” AND “UNDER-AGED” CATEGORY All Players in the "U18" age category must wear a full-face protection (full-visor, or cage facial protection), properly fixed to the helmet. ➔ Rule 9.6 – Helmets. ➔ Rule 9.7 – Facial Protection. Players without the mentioned protection are not allowed to participate in a game. All goalkeepers in this “Under 18” age category must wear a face mask constructed in such a way that neither a puck nor a stick blade can penetrate the openings. The substitute goalkeeper must wear a face mask while on the Players' bench. WOMEN´S ICE HOCKEY
102.3MOUTHGUARD – WOMEN’S HOCKEY It is recommended that all Players wear a mouthguard, preferably of the custom-made variety. ➔ Rule 9.13 – Mouthguard. The mouthguard is designed to protect the teeth and jaws from impact and may also serve to reduce the risk of concussions. It is recommended to wear this mouthguard in a compliant manner at all times when on the ice.
102.4HELMET / EAR-PROTECTION – WOMEN’S HOCKEY Players must wear the ear-protection, attached to their helmets. ➔ Rule 9.6 – Helmets Players without the mentioned protection are not allowed to participate in a game. For violation of this rule, after warning by the Referee, a minor penalty shall be imposed. ➔ Rule 12 – Illegal Equipment. 11 SECTION 12 Junior Ice Hockey 12 JUNIOR ICE HOCKEY