Please note the new rule regarding the wearing of hockey mouthguards. Click on "More" to read.
Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:17:39 -0400 (EDT)
>Re: Mouth Guards
>
>Effective the 2007-2008 season, that as an enhancement to Hockey Canada
>Rule 24 (g) in all Hockey Northwestern Ontario sanctioned games and
>practices Mouth Guards are mandatory for all players (including
>goaltenders).
>
>As per Rule 24 (g) – Hockey Canada
>When a player fails to properly wear a mouth guard at any time on the ice
>during the game, he shall be assessed a MISCONDUCT PENALTY.
>
>Additional Notes:
>1. There is NO minor penalty associated with mouth guard infractions.
>2. NO warnings shall be given in regards to mouth guard infractions as
>per the direction from the HNO board of directors – Sept 23, 2007.
>3. Not properly wearing a mouth guard includes not wearing a mouth guard.
>4. Mouth guards are NOT to be cut and to be in contact with the biting
>surface of all of the teeth of both the upper and lower jaw when the mouth
>guard is properly inserted into the mouth.
>5. Can be of any color, but not to be clear or translucent in color
>
>Please assist in the distribution of this information,
>Thank you,
>Yours in Officiating,
>
>Andrew Brewer
>Hockey Northwestern Ontario
>Branch Referee-In-Chief
