USA HOCKEY LEVEL 3 OPEN BOOK EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST
UPDATE 2026/2027 | 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.
The proper sequence of events for the referee to take if a coach refuses to start play
with both teams on the ice, after the game has started, is as follows: warning with 15
seconds to comply, suspend the game, assess a match penalty and report to the proper
authorities.
Select one:
True
False
Correct Answer: False
Rule 633 Refusing to Start Play - Casebook Situation #2
After a disputed goal, the Coach of the team scored upon refuses to place the correct
number of players on the ice. What should the Referee do?
Advise the offending team Captain that their team has 15 seconds in which to place the
proper number of players on the ice. If the team does not comply, the Referee must
assess the team a bench minor penalty. Rule References 633(a) and 610(h).
, If it becomes necessary to assess the bench minor penalty, the Referee must repeat the
same 15-second warning and if the team still refuses to place the proper number of
players on the ice, the game must be suspended. The offending Team Official(s) shall
be assessed a match penalty and the Referee must report the incident to the proper
authorities.
The On-Ice Official's Code of Conduct includes:
Select one:
a. it is important to act in a professional and businesslike manner at all times and to take
your role seriously.
b. Manage and help to control games in cooperation with the coaches to provide a
positive and safe experience for all participants.
c. Both A and B.
Correct Answer: c. Both A and B.
Game Official's Code of Conduct
A player fails to take their proper position during a face-off when instructed to do so by
the official. The official conducting the face-off should remove the center and replace
them with the player who failed to line up properly.
Select one:
True
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST
UPDATE 2026/2027 | 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.
The proper sequence of events for the referee to take if a coach refuses to start play
with both teams on the ice, after the game has started, is as follows: warning with 15
seconds to comply, suspend the game, assess a match penalty and report to the proper
authorities.
Select one:
True
False
Correct Answer: False
Rule 633 Refusing to Start Play - Casebook Situation #2
After a disputed goal, the Coach of the team scored upon refuses to place the correct
number of players on the ice. What should the Referee do?
Advise the offending team Captain that their team has 15 seconds in which to place the
proper number of players on the ice. If the team does not comply, the Referee must
assess the team a bench minor penalty. Rule References 633(a) and 610(h).
, If it becomes necessary to assess the bench minor penalty, the Referee must repeat the
same 15-second warning and if the team still refuses to place the proper number of
players on the ice, the game must be suspended. The offending Team Official(s) shall
be assessed a match penalty and the Referee must report the incident to the proper
authorities.
The On-Ice Official's Code of Conduct includes:
Select one:
a. it is important to act in a professional and businesslike manner at all times and to take
your role seriously.
b. Manage and help to control games in cooperation with the coaches to provide a
positive and safe experience for all participants.
c. Both A and B.
Correct Answer: c. Both A and B.
Game Official's Code of Conduct
A player fails to take their proper position during a face-off when instructed to do so by
the official. The official conducting the face-off should remove the center and replace
them with the player who failed to line up properly.
Select one:
True
