Rule 1.4 – Goal Posts and Nets

Rule 1.4 – Goal Posts and Nets

  1. In the centre of the goal lines between the side boards, regulation goal posts and nets of approved design and materials will be placed in such a manner as to remain stationary during the game. It is recommended that nets be restrained by magnetic, breakaway or similar types of fastening devices in Hockey Canada games.

  2. The goal posts will be set 1.83 m (6 ft.) apart, measured from the inside of the posts. They will extend 1.22 m (4 ft.) vertically from the ice surface and a cross bar of the same material as the goal posts will be extended horizontally from the top of the other posts. The cross bar should be securely fastened to both goal posts. The outside measurement of both the goal posts and the cross bar will be 5.08 cm (2 in.) in diameter. The area enclosed by the goal posts and the cross bar will be known as the goal.

  3. A net of approved design and material will be attached to the back of each goal.

  4. A net of approved design and material will be attached to the back of each goal. 

    Note 1: here shall be attached to each goal frame a net of approved design made of white nylon cord, which shall be draped in such manner as to prevent the puck coming to rest on the outside of it strung in a manner that will keep the puck in the net. 

    A skirt of heavy white nylon fabric or heavyweight white canvas will be laced around the base of the goal frame in such a way as to protect the net from being cut or broken. This skirt will not project more than 2.54 cm (1 in.) above the base. 

    Note 2: The frame of the goal shall be draped with a nylon mesh net so as to completely enclose the back of the frame. The net shall be made of three-ply twisted twine (0.33 cm (0.13 in.) diameter) or equivalent braided twine of multi-filament white nylon with an appropriate tensile strength of 318 kg (700 lb). The size of the mesh shall be 6.35 cm (2.5 in.) (inside measurement) from each knot to each diagonal knot when fully stretched. Knotting shall be made as to ensure no sliding of the twine. The net shall be laced to the frame with medium white nylon cord no smaller in size than No. 21.