Mechanics of Approved ACHA Officiating Systems

1. Mechanics of Approved ACHA Officiating Systems 2 Referee/1 Linesman Hybrid Icing Mechanics Penalty Mechanics Face-off Mechanics 2 Referee/2 Linesman

2. Two Referee / One Linesman Most Common for ACHA D-III games. Objectives: Obtain better sight lines of potential penalty situations Additional set of penalty-calling eyes Minimize disruptions to play and deter potential penalties by elevating the noticeable level of oversight

4. Two Referee / One Linesman Referees still call goals and assists, penalties, and conduct line changes, and move in tandem, just as the two official system. Most important aspects are to stay out of play and to constantly attempt to improve sight lines When a referee assesses a penalty, his counterpart should escort the player to the penalty box. The nearest referee should assist the linesman in separating any gatherings of players while the back referee (who will have a greater field of vision) should observe, record, and assess infractions as they may occur. Referees will complete all icings and may make occasional offside calls.

5. Two Referee / One Linesman When play is in the neutral zone, the linesman should maintain a position on the center red line. The referees are responsible for the first onside/offside calls. Once play has moved into the zone and/or in a definitive direction, the linesman should assume the blue line. As soon as play begins to transition the other direction, the back referee shall assume position on the opposite blue line. Referees making onside/offside calls are discouraged from making visual signals (but are encouraged to verbalize)

6. Two Referee / One Linesman Rules of Thumb Added communication and teamwork are vital. Referees making onside/off side calls should verbalize but not visually signal except in case of closer calls. High referee assists the linesman in separating any gatherings of players. If the low referee transitions behind the net, the referees should endeavor to eventually rebalance their sight lines. Whenever possible the referee not calling a penalty or conducting a line change should obtain the puck for the linesman while observing all players.

8. Hybrid Icing Mechanics Determines Defender Will Reach Puck First (Before Puck Reaches Face Off Dot) Completes Icing (Moment the Puck Crosses The Goal Line) Marks Face Off Spot Conducts Line Change (for Non Icing Team Only) D SHOT A A Shags Puck D “Icing!!!” Defending Team Will Reach First

9. Hybrid Icing Mechanics Determines Attacker Will Reach Puck First (Waives Icing Immediately) D SHOT A A D Icing!!! Attacking Team Will Reach First

10. Hybrid Icing Mechanics Determines Who Will Reach Puck First(Before Puck Reaches Face Off Dot) D SHOT A A D Icing!!! Who Will Reach First?

11. Mechanics: Separating Players Maintains Larger Field of Vision & Observes / Assesses Penalties & Ensures Attacking Players Do Not Go In to Zone A D D A Separates Players A D SCRUM A D D Separates Players A

12. Mechanics: One Player Penalized Conducts Line Change • If One Player is Penalized: • Referee assisting linesman escorts penalized player and then conducts the line change • Linesman marks the faceoff spot • Other Referee Assesses the penalty and then goes to the end in which the faceoff will take place. Escorts Penalized Player D Reports Any Penalties A Separates Player and then Marks Faceoff Spot

13. Mechanics: Two Players Penalized Conducts Line Change Reports Any Penalties Escorts Penalized Player • If Both Players are Penalized: • Referee assisting linesman escorts one player and then conducts line change. • Linesman conducts the other player and then marks the faceoff spot • Other Referee Assesses the penalty and then goes to the end in which the faceoff will take place. D A Obtains Puck and Marks Faceoff Spot Escorts Other Penalized Player

14. Mechanics: Center Ice Face-offs Assumes Blue Line Makes Initial Onside Call & Moves to Goal Line A D A D A D Obtains Better Sight Line D A A D May Need to Temporarily Cover Blue Line

15. Mechanics: Zone Line Face-offs A D D Assumes Blue Line A A D Obtains Better Sight Line D A A D Makes Initial Onside Call & Moves to Goal Line

16. Mechanics: Zone Line Face-offs Makes Initial Onside Call & Moves to Goal Line D A A Releases Partner D D A A D D A Obtains Better Sight Line May Need to Temporarily Cover Blue Line

17. Mechanics: End Zone Face-offs Releases Partner A D A Temporarily Covers Blue Line A D D A D Obtains Better Sight Line D A

18. Two Referees / Two Linesmen Rules of Thumb Like the two-one system, requires flexibility, cooperation, and respect; also aims to achieve ideal sight lines. Either referee may cross to opposite side of ice but both must work together as a team. Two referees on the same side of the ice is not an issue, however one should transition to the opposite side when an opportunity presents itself. Front / Lead referee should be positioned close to the action area (which is his first priority). Back referee should be between blue and red lines (and maintain a greater field of vision).

19. Two Referees / Two Linesmen Rules of Thumb Communication and mutual respect are vital to the success of the 2R+2L system. Both referees have the authority to make any appropriate call, anywhere on the ice surface. Officials should never make negative comments or allow body language to suggest disapproval of a fellow officials call or non-call. Nor should one referee ever lay blame on a fellow referee. Avoid “washout” signals, as they can be dangerous. Remain open to consulting with the linesmen.

20. Guiding Principals (All Systems) Referee must always stay “with play” and should always be positioned at the net for goal situations. Maintaining an ideal field of vision is a key objective regardless of the system utilized or one’s role within such system. Teamwork and communication are vital. Regardless of how many referees or how many linesmen there are, respect your peers and their experiences. Awareness of one’s partners’ positioning is also vital. Should a second referee need to transition behind the net, as soon as is practicable, one of the two should transition to the other side.