Men’s Junior Hockey – Specific Equipment Rules
IIHF Rule Book
➔ For more information refer to Appendix III – Ice Hockey Equipment
VISOR PROTECTION CAGE PROTECTION FULL PROTECTION
JUNIOR ICE HOCKEY
202.1FACIAL PROTECTION – MEN’S JUNIOR HOCKEY “UNDER 20” – AGE CATEGORY All Players participating in the "Under 20" age category must wear facial protection as described under rule 9.6 and 9.7 ➔ Rule 9.6 – Helmets. ➔ Rule 9.7 – Facial Protection. Players without the mentioned protection are not allowed to participate in a game. Younger Players in the “Under 18” age category who participate in the “Under 20” age category must wear the protective equipment as specified and described for the “Under 18” age category.
202.2FACIAL PROTECTION – MEN’S JUNIOR HOCKEY “UNDER 18” – AGE CATEGORY All Players participating in the "Under 18" age category must wear a full-face protection (full-visor or cage), properly fixed to the helmet. It must be fixed to the helmet along the sides such that it cannot be flipped up. ➔ Rule 9.6 – Helmets. ➔ Rule 9.7 – Facial Protection. A Player whose full-face protection becomes cracked or broken during game action must leave the ice immediately. All goalkeepers 12 in this “Under 18” age category must wear a facemask 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. Players without the mentioned protection are not allowed to participate in a game.
202.3MOUTHGUARD – MEN’S JUNIOR HOCKEY “UNDER 20” – AGE CATEGORY All Players in the “Under 20” age category must wear a mouthguard, preferably of the custom-made variety, if they are not wearing a full-face protection (full-visor or cage). ➔ 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. Players must wear this mouthguard in a compliant manner at all times when on the ice. It is not allowed to wear the mouthguard not completely in the mouth (e.g. to chew on it). Younger Players in the “Under 18” age category who participate in the “Under 20” age category must wear the protective equipment as specified and described for the “Under 18” age category – refer to Rule 202.4 – Junior Hockey – Specific Equipment Rules. Players without the mentioned protection are not allowed to participate in a game.
202.4MOUTHGUARD – MEN’S JUNIOR HOCKEY “UNDER 18” – AGE CATEGORY It is strongly recommended that all Players in the "Under 18" age category wear a mouthguard, preferably custom-made. There is no obligation to wear one as they wear a full-face protection (full visor or cage). ➔ 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.
202.5HELMET / EAR-PROTECTION – MEN’S JUNIOR HOCKEY “UNDER 20” – AGE CATEGORY Players must wear the ear-protection, attached to their helmets. JUNIOR ICE HOCKEY
202.6HELMET / EAR-PROTECTION – MEN’S JUNIOR HOCKEY “UNDER 18” – AGE CATEGORY Players must wear the ear-protection, attached to their helmets. 12