Ice Hockey

MHSAA Interpretations, Guidelines and Authoritative Rulings

• MHSAA Equipment Rules
• Game Suspension and Inclement Weather Policies
• Rule Adaptations
• Regular-Season OT Options
• MHSAA Tournament OT Options
• NFHS, USA Hockey, NCAA Rules Comparisons

Ice Hockey Officials Bulletins

• 2018-19 Officials Bulletin No. 1
• 2018-19 Officials Bulletin No. 2
• 2018-19 Officials Bulletin No. 3
• 2018-19 Officials Bulletin No. 4

Mechanics

• Officials Mechanics Guide

Officials Reports

• Officials Incident Report (ejections, forfeits and notable injuries)
• School Sportsmanship Feedback (Officials Event Report)

Important Forms, Documents and Links

• MHSAA Principles of Officiating
• Social Media Guidelines for MHSAA Officials
• Registered Assigner Directory
• Local Approved Association Directory
• Officials Directory
• Officials Incident Report Writing Guide
• Ratings Reminder for Schools

Postseason Requirements

General Requirements (all levels): To be eligible for tournament consideration, an official must have completed or attended the current year rules meeting and have officiated a minimum of 12 contests during the current season.
Quarterfinal, Semifinal or Final level(s): An official must submit a season schedule to the MHSAA for review, have compiled at least 16 ratings over the previous three years, have (at minimum) a 3.0 three-year average rating and complete and pass the current year rules exam (≥80%).

• Availability and Conflicts
• 2021-22  Officials Exam for Postseason Consideration
• Member in Good Standing Status (MIGS)
• Ratings
• Schedule for Postseason Consideration | Postseason Checklist
  Tutorial for Submitting Season Schedules

Game Card

• Ice Hockey Officials Rating Card
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