Each week during the season, Hockey Canada releases a Rule of the Week video covering rule changes, clarifications, and points of emphasis. The videos are a quick, practical way for officials, coaches and team officials to stay current before these situations come up on the ice.
New videos are added here throughout the season. You can also find the full series on Hockey Canada’s Rule of the Week YouTube channel.
Season 6
- Season 6 Episode 1 – Hockey Canada Rule Changes for 2026-2028
- Season 6 Episode 2 – Rule 4.2(b), Minor Penalty Termination After a Goal
- Season 6 Episode 3 – Goaltender Safety, New Rule for 2026-2028
- Season 6 Episode 4 – Proper Helmet Fit, 2026-27 Point of Emphasis
- Season 6 Episode 5 – High-Sticking the Puck, Crossbar or Shoulders?
Season 5
- Season 5 Episode 1 – Major Penalty Scenario
- Season 5 Episode 2 – Possession and Control
- Season 5 Episode 3 – Cross-Checking
- Season 5 Episode 4 – On-Ice Presence
- Season 5 Episode 5 – Two Penalty Shots Scenario
- Season 5 Episode 6 – One Stick Throw, Three Outcomes
- Season 5 Episode 7 – Game Ejections
- Season 5 Episode 8 – Misconduct Penalty Scenario
- Season 5 Episode 9 – What’s the Call?
- Season 5 Episode 10 – Injured Player
- Season 5 Episode 11 – Game Ejection / Game Misconduct Error
- Season 5 Episode 12 – Pre Game Duties
- Season 5 Episode 13 – Game Incident Reports
- Season 5 Episode 14 – What’s the Call?
- Season 5 Episode 15 – Injured Player – Face-off Location
- Season 5 Episode 16 – Post Game Responsibilities
- Season 5 Episode 17 – Goalie Interference – What’s the Call?
- Season 5 Episode 18 – After Game Reports to Referees
- Season 5 Episode 19 – What’s the Call?
- Season 5 Episode 20 – When NOT to Call a Penalty
Season 4
- Season 4 Episode 1 – Rule Changes (2024-2025)
- Season 4 Episode 2 – Rule Change Clarifications (2024-2025)
- Season 4 Episode 3 – Dressing Room Etiquette
- Season 4 Episode 4 – Goalie Helmets
- Season 4 Episode 5 – Interference
- Season 4 Episode 6 – Puck Strikes Official
- Season 4 Episode 7 – Deliberate Illegal Substitution
- Season 4 Episode 8 – Slashing
- Season 4 Episode 9 – Goaltender Going to Bench During Stoppage in Play
- Season 4 Episode 10 – Green Armband Myths
- Season 4 Episode 11 – Injured Player on the Bench
- Season 4 Episode 12 – Unsportsmanlike Conduct
- Season 4 Episode 13 – Kicking Penalty
- Season 4 Episode 14 – Goal Not Seen by Referee
- Season 4 Episode 15 – Delayed Start to Time Penalties
- Season 4 Episode 16 – Blindside Hits
- Season 4 Episode 17 – Mental Health
- Season 4 Episode 18 – Holding
- Season 4 Episode 19 – Penalty Scenario
- Season 4 Episode 20 – Cancelling Penalties
Season 3
- Season 3 Episode 1 – Body Checking vs Body Contact
- Season 3 Episode 2 – Goaltender Covering Puck Outside of Crease
- Season 3 Episode 3 – Communicating With Coaches
- Season 3 Episode 4 – Player in Goal Crease
- Season 3 Episode 5 – Instigator & Aggressor
- Season 3 Episode 6 – Physical Harassment of Officials
- Season 3 Episode 7 – Checking From Behind
- Season 3 Episode 8 – Slew-Footing
- Season 3 Episode 9 – Gathering in the End Zone
- Season 3 Episode 10 – Goaltender Penalties
- Season 3 Episode 11 – Protective Equipment
- Season 3 Episode 12 – Reporting of Injured Player Penalties on TTM
- Season 3 Episode 13 – Diving and Embellishment
- Season 3 Episode 14 – Spectator Ejections
- Season 3 Episode 15 – Game Incident Reports Writing
- Season 3 Episode 16 – Off-Side
