USA Hockey Officials Signals Flashcards

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.