Rule 6.8 – Interference by Spectators

This rule pertains to spectators who cause an actual, physical impediment to the players or the play.

1. The Referee will stop play if a player is being held or interfered with by a spectator, unless that player’s team is in possession of the puck and in scoring position at the time. In this case, play will be allowed to be completed before the stoppage. In any case, the face-off will be where the stoppage took place, unless otherwise stated in the rules. 

2. The Referee will stop play if any objects are thrown on the playing surface which interfere with the progress of the play. When the play resumes, the face-off will be where the stoppage took place, unless otherwise stated in the rules.