Rule 6.15 – Puck Striking Official

1. Play will not be stopped if the puck touches an Official anywhere on the rink, except when the puck is deflected directly off an Official into the goal, out of the playing area, or if it appears the Official is injured. (See also: Rule 6.6 (e) – Goals and Assists, Rule 6.3 (b) – Face-off Location (Interpretation 1), and Rule 5.2 (j) – Referees and Linespersons).