When should body checking start?

[zebra_steve 11]

Chad,

That's about as good as I've ever heard it explained - thank you!

As with anything, the devil is in the details. I can't wait to see the training video for this. Maybe, just maybe, they are gonna actually tell us to call it as written? Take" hitting" out of the game and re-institute "true body checking"? Ignore the puck and cause the player to be thrown violently into the boards 2+10.... blow them up bug on a windshield hit 5+game?

Dunno, but it's gonna be interesting. I predict it'll be all over the map and largely depended n your geographic area.....

I've seen several referenced to a Minnesota program for a lot of the proposals that were not approved for vote but will be under review and consideration.... Do you have any more detail or maybe links to info?

[Chadd 916]

This was emailed out to us not too long ago. It's going to be a very interesting transition.

http://www.aaharefs.org/documents/2013-17-USA-Hockey-Rule-Change-Summary.pdf

[215BroadStBullies610 435]

This is just going to add more confusion for coaches/parents/players haha. The fun never ends...

[Chadd 916]

This is just going to add more confusion for coaches/parents/players haha. The fun never ends...

Coaches and parents should be required to watch the videos they produce for referees. Overall, I like the direction they are headed, in regards to the playing rules.

[215BroadStBullies610 435]

I agree. When coaches/parents are properly educated, the players will feed off of a mature and positive environment. Unfortunately, I'd be very surprised if USA Hockey followed your mentality. I remember hearing about the 2+10 rule back in February. It makes sense because many officials would give boarding/roughing to avoid assessing checking from behind. No where to hide anymore.