In all games, the officials shall approach each bench and meet the coaches. Ca hockey canada referees case bookrule combination 20182020 5 official caserule book message from the hockey canada board of directors the rules which are contained in this book are the only rules which are to be used in the playing of hockey under the jurisdiction of hockey canada. Apr 10, 2020 it saddens me to hear people comment that hockey is too hard to understand because the rules make no sense. National sled hockey team defeated korea, silver medalists at the 2012 international paralympic committee ice sledge hockey world championships, twice en route to the title at the. Humboldt bronco ryan straschnitzki tried out sledge hockey for the first time friday, joined by his father tom, girlfriend erika, team canadas chris cederstrand and philadelphia flyer corban knight. Ice sledge hockey is practiced by athletes in 15 countries and is governed by the ipc with coordination by the ipc ice sledge hockey technical committee. When you watch nonsledge hockey, what are the biggest differences you notice in terms of systems and strategies. Radja mahamba cbc players and coaches from the womens national sledge hockey team are. Ipc ice sledge hockey rulebook 20142018 10 1 introduction this rulebook contains the rules for ipc ice sledge hockey sport. Frontier hockey produce goalie sticks, hockey sticks, replacement blades and hockey accessories for ice hockey, roller hockey, inline and sledge hockey players.
Download the rule book or the free hockey canada rule book app for android and ios devices. It is fastpaced, highly physical and played by male and female athletes with a physical impairment in the lower part of the body. International paralympic committee i ce sledge hockey rules. Thanks to everyone, whether a player, volunteer or advertiser for making this tournament the best sledge hockey tournament around. Tina and i had a chance to try it recently and had a blast. And when i say i watched i watched in awe as players flew around the ice on their sleds making incredible plays. Here a fast link to to hockey canada rules books, a nice read for any one who want to become referee. Follow their journey towards the 2018 winter paralympic games in pyeongchang, south korea. Alberta sledge is proud to announce the 17 player roster for the alberta sledge 201920 program season.
The team has been overseen since 2003 by hockey canada, a member of the international ice hockey federation. Specific sections of the ipc handbook complement these rules and the general activities of the sport. Sledge hockey known as sled hockey in the united states is a sport that is designed to allow players who have a physical disability to play sport. London blizzard sledge hockey 2020 invitational tournament. This rule book contains the rules for ipc ice sledge hockey sport. Introduction this rule book contains the rules for ipc ice sledge hockey sport. Ice sledge hockey is a sport that was designed to allow participants who have a physical impairment in the lower part of the body to play the game of ice hockey sledge hockey has been a paralympic sport since the lillehammer 1994 winter paralympics.
Players use a twobladed sledge, as well as sticks with spikes at one end for propulsion and curved blades at the other end for shooting. Have the entire hockey canada rule book with your wherever you go. From 1993 until 2003, the team was an associate member of hockey canada. Players sit on specially designed sleds with skate blades under the seat and use 2 sticks to pass, stick handle, shoot. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. The rules are very similar to iihf ice hockey rules. Sledge hockey follows the rules of the ipc, which are very similar. Levels of sledge hockey below the international level in canada draw the information from hockey canada s ablebodied hockey rule book with some modifications for sledge hockey. Referees case book rule combination 20182020 hockey canada.
Humboldt broncos bus crash survivor ryan straschnitzki, left, plays in a fund raising sledge hockey game in calgary, alta. So much talent and determination in these athletes. The activities described in this manual are designed specifically with sledge hockey players in mind. Hockey canada is the national governing body for hockey in canada, working with its member branches and local minor hockey associations to grow the game at all levels, including minor hockey and canada s national teams. Even though the winter carnival hockey tournament was considered a world. We love sledge hockey so much, we thought you would enjoy seeing pictures and videos of us.
Ice sledge hockey was invented in sweden in the 1960s at a rehabilitation center. Hockey canada controls a majority of ice hockey in canada. Over the duration of the camp, the team trained together, competed against the montreal mens team and participated in a player and coaching development ice session which gave the opportunity for female players to skate and learn from the national team members that facilitated the session. Canada books spot in paralympic hockey gold game with 70 win. I also hear that the game is too slow and there are not enough points by each team to make the game exciting. The canada mens national ice sledge hockey team represents canada at international competition. International paralympic committee ice sledge hockey rules. Sledge hockey also known as ice sled hockey, and sled hockey in american english is an adaptation of ice hockey designed for players who have a physical disability.
Hockey canada and usa hockeys rule books differ primarily in technical matters such as the severity of penalties handed out for various fouls. Like all sports, the nhl national hockey league goes through rule changes from season. It saddens me to hear people comment that hockey is too hard to understand because the rules make no sense. Jun 27, 2019 humboldt broncos bus crash survivor ryan straschnitzki, left, plays in a fund raising sledge hockey game in calgary, alta. May 26, 2016 the rules are very similar to iihf ice hockey rules. Adam dixon, pictured canadas sledge hockey team improves to 20 pavel golovkinap see more. Paul hamm has been playing sledge hockey for the past six years. Sledge hockey is a modified version of regular ice hockey with similar equipment, rules, strategy, degree of player contact, and level of competition. Canada mens national ice sledge hockey team wikipedia. Mar 15, 2018 bridges and tyler mcgregor two goals apiece as the canadians dispatched south korea 70 in thursdays paralympic hockey formerly sledge hockey semifinals, booking their first berth in the goldmedal game since they won paralympic gold in 2006. These modifications may vary from region to region but will follow the same themes as the ipciihf rules. The sport started during the 1960s in a rehabilitation center at stockholm, sweden.
Injured humboldt broncos player ryan straschnitzki has signed a multiyear contract with adidas canada and has received a lot of new sportswear as a result. For greg westlake, that role is the captain of team canadas ice sledge hockey team. Hockey canada officiating downloads rule book and case book. The 2020 edition of the tournament is in the books. In 1879 the first organized team, the mcgill university hockey club, was formed, and with the advent of a basic set of rules, the sport quickly spread across canada. The womens national sledge hockey team traveled to montreal for their first training camp of the season. The team is featured in the 2008 documentary sledhead. When you watch non sledge hockey, what are the biggest differences you notice in terms of systems and strategies. Most canadians, to some extent, love the game and play a role in it. Bridges and tyler mcgregor two goals apiece as the canadians dispatched south korea 70 in thursdays paralympic hockey formerly sledge hockey semifinals, booking their first berth in the goldmedal game since they won paralympic gold in 2006. For example, is it easierharder to play a 1 trap in sledge hockey due to everyone being on a sledge. Hockey canada is the national governing body for hockey in canada, working with its member branches and local minor hockey associations to grow the game at all levels, including minor hockey and canadas national teams. Who is your least favourite sledge hockey player or team to play against.
Thanks to all the participants, parents and volunteers for another great year. Western fair sports centre, london, ontario, canada. Since its debut at the lillehammer 1994 winter games, the paralympic version of ice hockey has quickly become one of the largest attractions for spectators. Nearly all of the rules follow traditional ice hockey, with the use of pucks, sticks and nets on an ice surface. Sledge hockey athlete representative brianne jenner female athlete representative 1730 21 ave sw. It is a registered nonprofit organization, an associate member of the ontario hockey federation and a. Incident report print hockey canada interbranch transfer form word.
Congratulations also to all the champions, we hope to see you return. The usa hockey disabled hockey tournamentevent guidebook for sled hockey is the official gudiebook for sled hockey in the united states. The differences are those necessitated by the ice sled and the athlete. The fierce rivalry between team canada and team usa is alive and well in the paralympic sport of sledge hockey. The first world championship was held in 1883 at the montreal ice carnival and was won by mcgill. Players sit on specially designed sleds with skate blades under the seat and use 2 sticks to pass, stick handle, shoot, propel and maneuver their sleds. The woaa uses the hockey canada rule book, but with stricter import rules. Congratulations also to all the champions, we hope to see you return to attempt to defend. Adam dixon, pictured canadas sledge hockey team improves to pavel golovkinap canada won two medals on the slopes and the sledge hockey team continued to roll sunday at the sochi winter paralympic games. This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form or by. It is a registered nonprofit organization, an associate member of the ontario hockey federation and a member of hockey canada. Injured humboldt bronco ryan straschnitzkis return to the. This publication combines hockey canada official rule book with situations cases related to the official rules.
The official website of hockey canada minor hockey, team. The paper version can be purchased at the hns office. One such sport growing in popularity is sled hockey. We have 3 teams now and play on mondays, wednesdays and saturdays. The sport has helped him learn new skills, make new friends, travel to tournaments in the united states and boost his confidence. Specific sections of the ipc handbook complement these rules and the general activities of.
Sledge hockey is a sport i had watched before but never tried. Lily ruthrich, 11, took to the ice to play with the countrys top sledge hockey players on saturday. Levels of sledge hockey below the international level in canada draw the information from hockey canadas ablebodied hockey rule book with some modifications for sledge hockey. Canada is a recognized international leader in the development of sledge hockey, and much of the equipment for the sport was first developed there, such as sledge hockey sticks laminated with fiberglass, as well as aluminum shafts with handcarved insert blades and special aluminum sledges. The first set of international rules was created in 1990 and were drafted from canadian rules. Invented in the early 1960s at a rehabilitation centre in stockholm, sweden, and played under similar rules to standard ice hockey, players are seated on sleds and use special hockey sticks with metal teeth on the tips of their. The ontario sledge hockey association osha is the governing body for sledge hockey in ontario, representing over 20 clubs and 400 plus players located across most of ontario. If you havent seen a game yet, sledge hockey made its debut at the lillehammer. Download hockey canada rule book and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad and ipod touch. Hockey canada, which merged with the canadian amateur hockey association in 1994, is the national governing body of ice hockey and ice sledge hockey in canada and is a member of the international ice hockey federation. The playing rules of hockey canada are published in a separate booklet and may be. Ca hockey canada referees case book rule combination 20182020 5 official caserule book message from the hockey canada board of directors the rules which are contained in this book are the only rules which are to be used in the playing of hockey under the jurisdiction of hockey canada. To the extent of any contrary information in the usa hockey annual guide, the disabled hockey tournamentevent guidebooks shall be the binding authority for the requirements, rules, regulations, operation and procedures of sled hockey national.
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