IIHF Rule Book

2006-2010

The International Ice Hockey Federation and its Rule Committee has published the latest version of the official IIHF Rulebook. The Rulebook is valid through the 2010 season. Below you can find the complete book in a PDF format.

Table of Contents

Sections 1-4

Section 5

Annexes & Signals

Sport Regulations

The International Ice Hockey Federation has a book of sport regulations to govern all IIHF events. To download the latest version, please click on the link below.

IIHF Sport Regulations

IIHF-NHL Rink Size Comparison

The International Ice Hockey Federation rules govern the World Championship and Olympic competition. The following graphic outlines the differences between the IIHF and the NHL rinks.

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IIHF InLine rule book

Click here for the IIHF InLine Rule Book. (PDF, 243 kB)