Referee Signals

 



 
Boarding 
Striking the clenched fist of one hand into the open palm of the opposite hand in front of the chest.
Butt Ending
A cross motion of the forearms, one passing under the other.
Charging
Rotating clenched fists around one another in front of the chest.
Checking from behind
A forward motion of both arms, with the palms of the hands open and facing away from the body, fully extended from the chest at shoulder level.
Delayed Penalty
Delayed calling of penalty or other violation - Extend arm fully above the head (hand without whistle). It is acceptable to point at the player once then extend the arm above the head.
Cross checking
A forward motion with both fists clenched extending from the chest.
Elbowing
Tapping either elbow with the other hand. 
High sticking 
Holding both fists clenched, one immediately above the other at the height of the shoulders.
Goal
Referee to point into the net.
Holding
Clasping either wrist with the other hand, infront of the chest.
Hand pass
Use open palm of hand in a pushing motion.
Hooking
A tugging motion with both arms, as if pulling something from in front into the stomach.
Icing the puck
The back referee or linesman signals a possible icing by fully extending his arm without the whistle over his head.
The front referee or linesman shall indicate the icing is completed by extending his arm above his head. The back referee or linesman will then blow his whistle and skate to the face off spot. When he is standing on the face off spot he shall cross his arms to indicate the icing.
Interference
Crossed arms with closed fists stationary in front of the chest.
Kneeing
Slapping either knee with the palm of the hand while keeping both skates on the ice.
Match
Pat flat of hand on the top of the head.
Pass out of defensive zone
Roughing
Fist clenched and arm extended out to the side of the body.
Penalty Shot
Arms crossed above the head, give the signal upon stoppage in play.
Slashing
A chopping motion with the edge of one hand across the opposite forearm.
Washout
No goal
Spearing
A jabbing motion with both hands thrust out directly in front of the body.
Tripping
With both skates on the ice striking right leg with the right hand below the knee.

 

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