USA Hockey Officials Signals Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does 'Boarding' signify in hockey officiating?

Striking the closed fist of the hand into the open palm of the other hand. (correct)

Rotating clenched fists around one another in front of the chest.

A forward motion with both fists clenched, extending from the chest.

The palm of the non-whistle hand is brought across the body and placed upon the opposite shoulder.

What does 'Body Checking' indicate?

Striking the closed fist of the hand into the open palm of the other hand.

The palm of the non-whistle hand is brought across the body and placed upon the opposite shoulder. (correct)

Moving the forearm, fist closed, under the forearm of the other hand held palm down.

Arm placed behind the back, elbow bent, forearm parallel to the ice surface.

What does 'Butt-Ending' signify?

A single point, with the non-whistle hand directed at the goal.

Moving the forearm, fist closed, under the forearm of the other hand held palm down. (correct)

Tapping the elbow with the opposite hand.

Clasping the wrist of the whistle hand while in front of the chest.

How is 'Charging' demonstrated in officiating?

Rotating clenched fists around one another in front of the chest. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Checking From Behind' indicate?

Arm placed behind the back, elbow bent, forearm parallel to the ice surface. Signup and view all the answers

How is 'Delayed Calling of Penalty' represented?

The non-whistle hand is extended straight above the head. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Slashing' signify in hockey officiating?

One chop of the hand across the straightened forearm of the other hand. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Timeout and Unsportsmanlike Conduct' represent?

Using both hands to form a 'T'. Signup and view all the answers

What is the signal for 'Goal Scored'?

A single point with the non-whistle hand directed at the goal while blowing the whistle. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

USA Hockey Officials Signals

Boarding: Signaled by striking a closed fist into the open palm of the other hand.
Body Checking: Indicated by the palm of the non-whistle hand crossing the body to touch the opposite shoulder.
Butt-Ending: Gesture involves moving a closed fist under the forearm of the palm-down hand.
Charging: Represented by rotating clenched fists around each other in front of the chest.
Checking From Behind: Signaled by placing an arm behind the back with an elbow bent and forearm parallel to the ice.
Cross-Checking: A forward motion is made with both fists clenched, extending from the chest.
Delayed Calling of Penalty: The non-whistle hand is held straight above the head.
Slow (Delayed) Whistle: The non-whistle hand is also extended above the head, and if play resumes in the Neutral Zone, the arm is drawn down when the puck crosses the line.
Delaying the Game: Signaled by placing the open palm across the chest and then fully extending it in front of the body.
Elbowing: Involves tapping the elbow with the opposite hand.
Fighting (Roughing): A punching motion is made to the side with the arm extending from the shoulder.
Goal Scored: Indicated by pointing to the goal where the puck entered while blowing the whistle.
Hand Pass: The open hand of the non-whistle hand is swung forward and up alongside the body in an underhand motion.
Head Contact: Signaled by placing the non-whistle hand palm-inward against the back of the helmet.
High-Sticking: Both fists are clenched, positioned one above the other at the side of the head.
Holding: Gesture involves clasping the wrist of the whistle hand in front of the chest.
Holding the Face Mask: A closed fist held in front of the face is pulled down in a straight motion.
Hooking: Signaled by a tugging motion with both arms, mimicking pulling something towards the stomach.
Icing: Indicated by folding arms across the chest.
Interference: Signaled with arms crossed stationary in front of the chest, fists closed.
Kneeing: A single tap of the right knee with the right hand while keeping both skates on the ice.
Match Penalty: Indicated by patting the flat of the hand on the top of the head.
Misconduct: Gesture involves placing both hands on hips one at a time.
Penalty Shot: Indicated by crossing arms with clenched fists above the head.
Slashing: One chop of the hand is made across the straightened forearm of the other hand.
Spearing: A jabbing motion with both hands thrust forward from in front of the chest, then dropping down to the side.
Timeout and Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Forming a "T" with both hands.
Tripping: A strike on the side of the knee, followed by a follow-through while keeping the head up and both skates on the ice.
Washout: Both arms are swung laterally across the body at shoulder level with palms facing down.

Description

Test your knowledge of hockey officials signals with this set of flashcards. Each card presents a term related to officiating in hockey, along with its definition and corresponding signal. Perfect for aspiring referees and hockey enthusiasts!