USA Hockey Exam Questions And
Answers With Verified Solutions 2025-
2026 | Updated
the only assessable penalty type for unsportsmanlike actions occurring on or in the
immediate vicinity of the players' bench (off the ice) CORRECT ANSWERS minor
the two penalty types that may be assessed for unsportsmanlike conduct occurring on
the ice or in the penalty bench area CORRECT ANSWERS minor or misconduct
if a player challenges or disputes the rulings of any official, it is what penalty CORRECT
ANSWERS minor for unsportsmanlike conduct
it is what penalty if a player taunts or incites an opponent CORRECT ANSWERS minor
for unsportsmanlike conduct
what penalty is it if a player creates a disturbance during the game CORRECT
ANSWERS minor for unsportsmanlike conduct
what penalty is it for shooting the puck after the whistle (if shot was avoidable)
CORRECT ANSWERS minor for unsportsmanlike conduct
the progression of penalties for players persisting in unsportsmanlike conduct by the
same player (after minor) CORRECT ANSWERS misconduct, game misconduct
unsportsmanlike conduct occurring after a game shall initially be penalized as a __
penalty. CORRECT ANSWERS misconduct
the penalty for a team whose unidentified players or any team officials on the bench
commit unsportsmanlike conduct or disputing rulings CORRECT ANSWERS bench
minor
use by unidentified players or any team officials of obscene, profane, or abusive
language to any person results in a __ penalty CORRECT ANSWERS bench minor
use by unidentified players or any team officials of an official's name in a loud or
abusive manner results in a __ penalty CORRECT ANSWERS bench minor
the throwing by unidentified players or any team officials of any object onto the playing
area during the progress of the game or during a stoppage of play results in a __
penalty CORRECT ANSWERS bench minor
,banging the boards with a stick or other object at any time by unidentified players or any
team officials results in a __ penalty CORRECT ANSWERS bench minor
if unidentified players or any team officials interfere in any non-physical manner with any
game official (including off-ice officials) in the performance of their duties, it is a ___
penalty. CORRECT ANSWERS bench minor
if an identifiable player uses obscene, profane or abusive language to any person
anywhere in the rink before, during, or after the game, it is a __ penalty. CORRECT
ANSWERS misconduct
a player who intentionally knocks or shoots the puck out of the reach of an official who
is retrieving it during a stoppage of play commits a __ penalty. CORRECT ANSWERS
misconduct.
a player who enters or remains in the referee's crease (unless invited) commits a __
penalty. CORRECT ANSWERS misconduct.
A player who interferes in any any non-physical manner with any game official including
the referee lineseman timekeepers or goal judges in the performance of their duties
commits a __ penalty. CORRECT ANSWERS misconduct.
A player who does not proceed directly and immediately to the penalty bench or
dressing room after being penalized and ordered to do so by the officials shall be
assessed a __ penalty. CORRECT ANSWERS misconduct
the referee has discretion between these two penalties when a player touches or holds
any official with his hand or stick. CORRECT ANSWERS misconduct / game
misconduct
the referee has discretion between these two penalties when a player attempts to
continue an altercation after being ordered to stop or resists the lineman in stopping the
altercation. CORRECT ANSWERS misconduct / game misconduct
the referee has discretion between these two penalties when a player intentionally
bangs the boards or protective glass or goal frame with his stick or any other object at
any time. CORRECT ANSWERS misconduct / game misconduct
if a player, in protest of an official's decision, intentionally bangs the boards or protective
glass or goal frame with his stick or any other object at any time, in addition to the
misconduct / game misconduct, this penalty shall also be assessed. CORRECT
ANSWERS minor for unsportsmanlike conduct
a __ penalty shall be assessed to any player or team official who uses an obscene
gesture anywhere in the rink before, during, or after the game. CORRECT ANSWERS
game misconduct
, a __ penalty shall be assessed if a player or team official uses language that is
offensive, hateful, or discriminatory in nature anywhere in the rink beore, during, or after
the game. CORRECT ANSWERS game misconduct
any player or team official who interferes in any physical manner with any game official,
including off ice officials in the performance of their duties shall be assessed a __
penalty. CORRECT ANSWERS game misconduct
if a player receives a 2nd misconduct penalty (for any rule infraction) they shall be
assessed this penalty in lieu of the 2nd misconduct. CORRECT ANSWERS game
misconduct.
a __ penalty shall be assessed to any player or team official who deliberately inflicts
physical harm, or attempting to do so, to any game official including off ice officials
CORRECT ANSWERS match
use of alchohol or tobacco products results in a __ and any subsequent violations by
the same team shall result in __. CORRECT ANSWERS warning / bench minor
a __ penalty shall be assessed to any player or team official who behaves in any
manner that is critically detrimental to the conducting of the game, including spitting at
an opponent, spectator, game or team official, or verbally threatening a game official,
opposing team official, or opposing player with physical harm. CORRECT ANSWERS
match
what is the proper sequence of penalties for a player who continues to verbally abuse
an official ? CORRECT ANSWERS minor, misconduct, game misconduct, warning
captain, bench minor (note - no match penalty available)
what penalty is required for a player or team official who deliberately injures or attempts
to injure any opposing player or team official? CORRECT ANSWERS match
a player who intentionally steps on an opponent receives this penalty CORRECT
ANSWERS match
a player who bites an opponent during altercation receives what penalty CORRECT
ANSWERS match
a player who pushes trips or body checks an opponent causing them to go dangerously
into the boards commits this penalty __. this includes accelerating through the check to
a player who is in a vulnerable position, driving an opponent excessively into the boards
with no focus on or intent to play the puck, or any check delivered for the purpose of
punishment or intimidation. CORRECT ANSWERS boarding
Answers With Verified Solutions 2025-
2026 | Updated
the only assessable penalty type for unsportsmanlike actions occurring on or in the
immediate vicinity of the players' bench (off the ice) CORRECT ANSWERS minor
the two penalty types that may be assessed for unsportsmanlike conduct occurring on
the ice or in the penalty bench area CORRECT ANSWERS minor or misconduct
if a player challenges or disputes the rulings of any official, it is what penalty CORRECT
ANSWERS minor for unsportsmanlike conduct
it is what penalty if a player taunts or incites an opponent CORRECT ANSWERS minor
for unsportsmanlike conduct
what penalty is it if a player creates a disturbance during the game CORRECT
ANSWERS minor for unsportsmanlike conduct
what penalty is it for shooting the puck after the whistle (if shot was avoidable)
CORRECT ANSWERS minor for unsportsmanlike conduct
the progression of penalties for players persisting in unsportsmanlike conduct by the
same player (after minor) CORRECT ANSWERS misconduct, game misconduct
unsportsmanlike conduct occurring after a game shall initially be penalized as a __
penalty. CORRECT ANSWERS misconduct
the penalty for a team whose unidentified players or any team officials on the bench
commit unsportsmanlike conduct or disputing rulings CORRECT ANSWERS bench
minor
use by unidentified players or any team officials of obscene, profane, or abusive
language to any person results in a __ penalty CORRECT ANSWERS bench minor
use by unidentified players or any team officials of an official's name in a loud or
abusive manner results in a __ penalty CORRECT ANSWERS bench minor
the throwing by unidentified players or any team officials of any object onto the playing
area during the progress of the game or during a stoppage of play results in a __
penalty CORRECT ANSWERS bench minor
,banging the boards with a stick or other object at any time by unidentified players or any
team officials results in a __ penalty CORRECT ANSWERS bench minor
if unidentified players or any team officials interfere in any non-physical manner with any
game official (including off-ice officials) in the performance of their duties, it is a ___
penalty. CORRECT ANSWERS bench minor
if an identifiable player uses obscene, profane or abusive language to any person
anywhere in the rink before, during, or after the game, it is a __ penalty. CORRECT
ANSWERS misconduct
a player who intentionally knocks or shoots the puck out of the reach of an official who
is retrieving it during a stoppage of play commits a __ penalty. CORRECT ANSWERS
misconduct.
a player who enters or remains in the referee's crease (unless invited) commits a __
penalty. CORRECT ANSWERS misconduct.
A player who interferes in any any non-physical manner with any game official including
the referee lineseman timekeepers or goal judges in the performance of their duties
commits a __ penalty. CORRECT ANSWERS misconduct.
A player who does not proceed directly and immediately to the penalty bench or
dressing room after being penalized and ordered to do so by the officials shall be
assessed a __ penalty. CORRECT ANSWERS misconduct
the referee has discretion between these two penalties when a player touches or holds
any official with his hand or stick. CORRECT ANSWERS misconduct / game
misconduct
the referee has discretion between these two penalties when a player attempts to
continue an altercation after being ordered to stop or resists the lineman in stopping the
altercation. CORRECT ANSWERS misconduct / game misconduct
the referee has discretion between these two penalties when a player intentionally
bangs the boards or protective glass or goal frame with his stick or any other object at
any time. CORRECT ANSWERS misconduct / game misconduct
if a player, in protest of an official's decision, intentionally bangs the boards or protective
glass or goal frame with his stick or any other object at any time, in addition to the
misconduct / game misconduct, this penalty shall also be assessed. CORRECT
ANSWERS minor for unsportsmanlike conduct
a __ penalty shall be assessed to any player or team official who uses an obscene
gesture anywhere in the rink before, during, or after the game. CORRECT ANSWERS
game misconduct
, a __ penalty shall be assessed if a player or team official uses language that is
offensive, hateful, or discriminatory in nature anywhere in the rink beore, during, or after
the game. CORRECT ANSWERS game misconduct
any player or team official who interferes in any physical manner with any game official,
including off ice officials in the performance of their duties shall be assessed a __
penalty. CORRECT ANSWERS game misconduct
if a player receives a 2nd misconduct penalty (for any rule infraction) they shall be
assessed this penalty in lieu of the 2nd misconduct. CORRECT ANSWERS game
misconduct.
a __ penalty shall be assessed to any player or team official who deliberately inflicts
physical harm, or attempting to do so, to any game official including off ice officials
CORRECT ANSWERS match
use of alchohol or tobacco products results in a __ and any subsequent violations by
the same team shall result in __. CORRECT ANSWERS warning / bench minor
a __ penalty shall be assessed to any player or team official who behaves in any
manner that is critically detrimental to the conducting of the game, including spitting at
an opponent, spectator, game or team official, or verbally threatening a game official,
opposing team official, or opposing player with physical harm. CORRECT ANSWERS
match
what is the proper sequence of penalties for a player who continues to verbally abuse
an official ? CORRECT ANSWERS minor, misconduct, game misconduct, warning
captain, bench minor (note - no match penalty available)
what penalty is required for a player or team official who deliberately injures or attempts
to injure any opposing player or team official? CORRECT ANSWERS match
a player who intentionally steps on an opponent receives this penalty CORRECT
ANSWERS match
a player who bites an opponent during altercation receives what penalty CORRECT
ANSWERS match
a player who pushes trips or body checks an opponent causing them to go dangerously
into the boards commits this penalty __. this includes accelerating through the check to
a player who is in a vulnerable position, driving an opponent excessively into the boards
with no focus on or intent to play the puck, or any check delivered for the purpose of
punishment or intimidation. CORRECT ANSWERS boarding
