Game and Intermission Timing
IIHF Rule Book
77.1GAME TIMING The time allowed for a game shall be three (3) twenty-minute (20) periods of actual play with a rest intermission between periods. GAME FLOW
77.2INTERMISSION TIMING Play shall be resumed promptly following each intermission upon the expiration of fifteen (15) minutes or a length of time designated by the IIHF from the completion of play in the preceding period. Timing of the intermission commences after termination of the period. ➔ Rule 34 – Game Timekeeper For the purpose of keeping the spectators informed as to the time remaining during intermissions, the Game Timekeeper will use the electronic clock to record length of intermissions.
77.3DELAYS If any unusual delay occurs within 10 minutes of the end of the first or second periods, the Referee may order the next regular intermission to be taken immediately. The balance of the period will be completed on the resumption of play with the teams defending the same goals after which the teams will change ends and resume play of the ensuing period without delay. 10