Game Timekeeper
IIHF Rule Book
34.1GENERAL DUTIES The Game Timekeeper shall record the time of starting and finishing of each period in the game. During the game, the Game Timekeeper will start the clock with the drop of the puck and stop the clock upon hearing the On-ice Officials’ whistle or the scoring of a goal. The Game Timekeeper shall cause to be announced over the Public Address System:
(I) in the 1st and 2nd each period that there is (1) one minute remaining to be played in the period; (II) in the 3rd period that there are two (2) minutes remaining to be played in the period.
Manual stopwatches should be available to determine the correct playing time in the event the timing system fails. » For more information refer to IIHF Technology Codes & Regulations. OFFICIALS
34.2INTERMISSIONS For the purpose of keeping spectators informed as to the time remaining during intermissions, the Game Timekeeper will use the electronic clock to record the length of intermissions. The clock will start for the intermission immediately at the conclusion of the period. Intermissions are 15 minutes in length, unless otherwise defined. If there are unusual delays for any reason, (e.g., altercation, arena installations, ice, or ice resurfacing problems) it is important to use discretion in starting the clock. To notify the teams that it is time to return to the ice surface at the beginning of each period, the official game timekeeper will sound a buzzer in the dressing room area to inform the teams using the following systems at each ice hall:
•a) Three (3) minutes remaining on the game clock - One (1) blast of the alarm by the Game Timekeeper indicating
that in one minute the teams will be called to the ice surface.
•b) Two (2) minutes remaining on the game clock - Two (2) blasts of the alarm by the Game Timekeeper calling for
the home team to immediately leave their dressing room and return to the ice surface. The away team immediately follows the last Player of the home team to the ice surface. The host has the option to propose amendments to this timing to ensure that the Players are on the ice to start the period at the 05 correct time. » For more information refer to IIHF Technology Codes & Regulations
34.3OVERTIME OPERATIONS In the event of overtime, the Game Timekeeper shall reset the clock to the playing time for the overtime period according to Rule 84. The overtime period will commence promptly following the shoveling of the entire ice surface. ➔ Rule 84 – Overtime Operations.
34.4SIGNAL DEVICES If the arena is not equipped with an automatic signaling device or, if such device fails to function, the Game Timekeeper shall signal the end of each period by blowing a whistle.
34.5START OF PERIODS The Game Timekeeper shall signal the Referees and the competing teams for the start of the game and each succeeding period and the Referees shall start the play promptly. ➔ Rule 77 – Game and Intermission Timing.
34.6TELEVISION AND HOST BROADCASTER (POWER BREAK) ➔ Rule 87 – Time-outs
34.7VERIFICATION OF TIME Any loss of time on the game or penalty clocks due to a false “face-off” must be replaced as appropriate. The Video Review Consultant may be consulted to ensure the time is accurately replaced. In the event of any dispute regarding time, the matter shall be referred to the Referees for adjudication and their decision shall be final. They may use the Video Review Consultant to assist in rendering their final decision. ➔ Rule 37.6 – Video Review. OFFICIALS The Game Timekeeper shall assist to verify game time using an additional timing device (IIHF approved stopwatch). In the event the clock fails to operate when play resumes, the On-Ice Officials may elect to stop play provided there is no imminent scoring opportu- nity or wait until the next legitimate stoppage of play. In cooperation with the Game Timekeeper and the Video Review Consultant, the clock is to be re-set to the appropriate time. In the event a video review shows a goal was scored prior to the play being stopped, the Video Review Consultant will inform the Game Timekeeper and the Official Scorekeeper of the time of goal and the amount of playing time left to be reset on the Game Clock.