Rule 3.3 – Sticks

1. All sticks (including goaltender sticks) may be made of wood, composite, or aluminum, and/or any other material approved by Hockey Canada. They must not have any projections, pockets, netting or other similar contrivance designed to give the player undue assistance in the playing of the game.

   The intent of this rule is to only permit the use of conventional sticks. Any special changes, deviations or innovations require review and approval by Hockey Canada.

2. The stick will not exceed 1.60 m (63 in.) from the heel to the end of the shaft, and 31.75 cm (12.5 in.) from the heel to the end of the blade. The blade of the stick will not be less than 5.08 cm (2 in.) (within 1.27 cm (0.5 in.) of the end) nor greater than 7.62 cm (3 in.) in width.

3. The goaltender’s stick will not exceed 1.4 m (55 in.) from the heel to the end of the shaft. The blade of the goaltender’s stick will not exceed 8.89 cm (3.5 in.) in width at any point nor be less than 7.62 cm (3 in.), except at the heel where it must not exceed 11.43 cm (4.5 in.) in width; the goaltender’s stick will not exceed 39.37 cm (15.5 in.) in length from the heel to the end of the blade. The width portion of the goaltender’s stick extending up the shaft from the blade will not exceed 66.04 cm (26 in.) in length, calculated from the heel, and will not exceed 8.89 cm (3.5 in.) nor be less than 7.62 cm (3 in.) in width.

4. The end of the shaft of all sticks must be covered to protect against injury. In the case of hollow-shaft sticks, the end of the shaft must have a protective cap as well as being covered to protect against injury.

5. The stick may be wound with any colour tape.

6. A player may carry only one stick while participating in the play.

7. Any violation of this rule will be penalized as per Rule 10.6 – Illegal Equipment.