IIHF Rule Book 2010 | Page 59

Rulebook 102_127.qxp 9/29/2010 A4.23 - SCOREKEEPER’S DUTIES AFTER THE 3:07 PM Page 9 GAME ANNEX 5 - ILLUSTRATION OF GOAL FRAME The Scorekeeper shall prepare the Official Game Sheet for signature by the Referee and forward it to the Proper Authorities. A4.24 - TIMEKEEPER a) The Timekeeper shall record: 1. Game countdown before the game (see Annex 2 - Game Countdown and Warmup Procedures), 2. Time of starting and finishing of each period and game 3. 15 minute intermission between each period 4. All actual playing time during the game 5. Time of the start and finish of all penalties 6. Start and finish of time-outs = pth De m 0c 11 b) In case no automatic buzzer or siren is provided, he shall signal by a buzzer, siren or whistle the end of each period or overtime period. c) The Timekeeper shall give a preliminary warning by signal to the officials and both teams three minutes before the start of each period and two minutes before the start of each period. d) In the event of any dispute regarding time, the referee's decision shall be final. REFEREE SIGNALS A4.25 - ANNOUNCER The Announcer shall announce by means of a public address system: 1. Awarding of goals and assists 2. Penalties 3. End of penalties 4. When one minute remains in the first and second period ATTACKING RULE 595 A PLAYER IN THE GOAL CREASE - Semi-circular motion by one arm at chest height made parallel to the ice surface, simulating the goal crease, and then extending the other arm horizontally with the hand pointing in the direction of the neutral zone. 5. When two minutes remain in the third period See Annex 3 for the wording of the official announcements. A4.26 - PENALTY BENCH ATTENDANTS a) One Penalty Bench Attendant shall be appointed for each team penalty bench. b) The Penalty Bench Attendant shall be responsible for: 1. Providing a penalized player, upon request, with the correct information as to the unexpired time of the penalty. BOARDING - RULE 520 Striking the clenched fist of one hand into the open palm of the opposite hand in front of the chest. 2. Allowing the penalized player to return to the ice at the appropriate time upon the completion of the penalty. 3. Notifying the Scorekeeper if a player leaves the penalty bench before the end of the penalty. 116 117