USA Hockey Lvl 3 Open Book Exam Newest
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Only one game misconduct penalty for "first to intervene" penalty can be
assessed during an altercation unless one player from each team enters the
altercation at the same time.
Select one:
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Rule 615 Fighting - Casebook Situation #22 - Can there be more than one "first to
intervene" during the same altercation?
Yes, only in the instance in which players of opposing teams enter the altercation
at exactly the same time. Rule Reference 615(d).
The game misconduct penalty(s) shall apply only to the "first" player to intervene
in an altercation then in progress.
,Match the appropriate penalty options for the following infraction: Throwing an
attempted punch directed at an opponent.
Select one:
a. Minor penalty
b. Major plus game misconduct penalty.
c. Match penalty.
d. A, B and C are penalty options.
e. Both B and C are penalty options. - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Major plus game
misconduct penalty
Rule 615(a) Fighting - (Note) A punch, or an attempted punch, thrown by any
player in the direction of an opponent, regardless as to whether contact is made,
is considered fighting.
(a) A major plus a game misconduct penalty shall be assessed to any player who
engages in fighting. An additional
minor penalty shall be assessed to any player who starts or instigates fighting.
Physical engagement is when two players who are in pursuit of the puck are
allowed to reasonably lean into each other provided that possession of the puck
remains the sole objective of the two players.
Select one:
,True
False - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Glossary - Physical Engagement - Two players who are in pursuit of the puck are
allowed to use competitive contact provided that possession of the puck remains
the sole objective of the two players. This includes opposing players
competing for the puck in front of the goal or along the boards.
Under the USA Hockey Declaration of Player Safety, acceptable examples of
Competitive Contact Include:
Select one:
a. Angling
b. Physical Engagement
c. Both A and B - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Both A and B
Declaration of Player Safety, Fair Play and Respect - Competitive Contact
• Angling is a legal defensive skill used to direct/control the puck carrier to an
area that closes the gap and creates an opening that is too small for the puck
carrier.
, • Physical Engagement is when two players who are in pursuit of the puck are
allowed to reasonably lean into each other provided that possession of the puck
remains the sole objective of the two players.
FROM THE BASIC MANUAL: After stopping play to assess a penalty, the official
making the call will come to a stop and verbalize three things prior to skating to
the penalty bench. Which of the following is NOT verbalized?
Select one:
a. Number of the player and the color of the jersey
b. Infraction
c. Length of the penalty - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Length of the penalty
Basic Manual Page 44
After coming to a complete stop, the official will:
• Point to the player who committed the infraction. It is important that the official
look past the player and not
directly at the player as that may be intimidating or antagonizing to the player.
The point should be with an open
palm and closed fingers.
• While pointing, the official will verbalize the number of the player and the color
of the team.
2026 Questions and Correct Detailed
Answers Already Graded A+
Only one game misconduct penalty for "first to intervene" penalty can be
assessed during an altercation unless one player from each team enters the
altercation at the same time.
Select one:
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Rule 615 Fighting - Casebook Situation #22 - Can there be more than one "first to
intervene" during the same altercation?
Yes, only in the instance in which players of opposing teams enter the altercation
at exactly the same time. Rule Reference 615(d).
The game misconduct penalty(s) shall apply only to the "first" player to intervene
in an altercation then in progress.
,Match the appropriate penalty options for the following infraction: Throwing an
attempted punch directed at an opponent.
Select one:
a. Minor penalty
b. Major plus game misconduct penalty.
c. Match penalty.
d. A, B and C are penalty options.
e. Both B and C are penalty options. - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Major plus game
misconduct penalty
Rule 615(a) Fighting - (Note) A punch, or an attempted punch, thrown by any
player in the direction of an opponent, regardless as to whether contact is made,
is considered fighting.
(a) A major plus a game misconduct penalty shall be assessed to any player who
engages in fighting. An additional
minor penalty shall be assessed to any player who starts or instigates fighting.
Physical engagement is when two players who are in pursuit of the puck are
allowed to reasonably lean into each other provided that possession of the puck
remains the sole objective of the two players.
Select one:
,True
False - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Glossary - Physical Engagement - Two players who are in pursuit of the puck are
allowed to use competitive contact provided that possession of the puck remains
the sole objective of the two players. This includes opposing players
competing for the puck in front of the goal or along the boards.
Under the USA Hockey Declaration of Player Safety, acceptable examples of
Competitive Contact Include:
Select one:
a. Angling
b. Physical Engagement
c. Both A and B - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Both A and B
Declaration of Player Safety, Fair Play and Respect - Competitive Contact
• Angling is a legal defensive skill used to direct/control the puck carrier to an
area that closes the gap and creates an opening that is too small for the puck
carrier.
, • Physical Engagement is when two players who are in pursuit of the puck are
allowed to reasonably lean into each other provided that possession of the puck
remains the sole objective of the two players.
FROM THE BASIC MANUAL: After stopping play to assess a penalty, the official
making the call will come to a stop and verbalize three things prior to skating to
the penalty bench. Which of the following is NOT verbalized?
Select one:
a. Number of the player and the color of the jersey
b. Infraction
c. Length of the penalty - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Length of the penalty
Basic Manual Page 44
After coming to a complete stop, the official will:
• Point to the player who committed the infraction. It is important that the official
look past the player and not
directly at the player as that may be intimidating or antagonizing to the player.
The point should be with an open
palm and closed fingers.
• While pointing, the official will verbalize the number of the player and the color
of the team.
