USA Hockey Officials Open Book Exam
Graded A+ 2024
A player on the bench reaches out into the playing surface and grabs an opponent's
arm during play. The referee shall: - ANS-Assess the player a minor penalty for
interference - 625
Any player who deliberately leaves their feet and contacts an opponent with any part of
his/her body thereby causing the opponent to trip or fall shall be assessed a minor
penalty under which rule? - ANS-639 A
To signal a delayed penalty, the referee shall point at the offending player with the non-
whistle hand until play is stopped - ANS-False
A linesman shall stop play for: - ANS-Premature substitution of a goalkeeper
An attacking player (not the puck carrier) is off-sides when the puck crosses the
determining edge of the blue line if: - ANS-The player does not have contact with the
neutral zone or the attacking blue line - 630
A player or team official incurring a match penalty shall be suspended from participating
in any USA Hockey games and practices until his/her case has been dealt with by the
proper authorities. This is true according to which rule? - ANS-405 C
After a player is assessed an elbowing penalty, he/she does not proceed directly and
immediately to the penalty box. This action is penalized under which rule? - ANS-601 C
Officials are required to wear a black hockey helmet, with chin strap properly fastened
and a half shield visor properly attached. This is true according to which rule? - ANS-
501 C
The face-off location for an intentional off-side is at the center ice face-off spot. - ANS-
False
A player body checks an opponent from behind into the boards. This action shall be
penalized under which rule? - ANS-608 A
A 10U player raises his/her stick above the waist and takes a slap shot on goal. The
referee shall: - ANS-Stop play immediately and conduct an end zone face-off in the
offending team's end - 621
Which penalty is not an option for illegal contact to an opponent's head? - ANS-Double
minor penalty - 620
