The NHL's newest rule, officially voted in by the players on the eve of the season, doesn't go nearly that far - hybrid icing is an absolute no-brainer. Here's the extension of the icing rule (81.1): ...

Here is how the NHL defines icing, which is Rule 81.1 in the NHL rulebook: For the purpose of this rule, the center red line will divide the ice into halves. Should any player of a team, equal or ...

81.1 Icing –For the purpose of interpretation of the rule, there are two judgments required for “icing the puck”. The Linesman must first determine that the puck will cross the goal line.

Significant amendments such as the introduction of the blue line, mandatory helmets, and hybrid icing exemplify these changes. The 2024-25 season will introduce new rule modifications, enhancing ...