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Previously, players were allowed to play without their helmets.

Should he do so, the play shall be stopped once his team has gained control of the puck and a minor penalty shall be assessed to the offending player.Ī player who intentionally removes an opponent’s helmet during play shall be assessed a minor penalty for roughing (See Rule 51). No player may exit the penalty bench during play without a helmet (with the chin strap properly fastened). If the player returns to his players’ bench to be substituted for, he may only return to the ice during play with a helmet (with the chin strap properly fastened). It is reasonable if a player who is making a play on the puck or who is in the vicinity of the puck and engaged in the play at the time his helmet comes off, takes the opportunity to complete the play before either exiting the ice or retrieving and replacing his helmet. Helmets (9.6)Ī player on the ice whose helmet comes off during play shall be assessed a minor penalty if he does not exit the playing surface, or retrieve and replace his helmet properly on his head (with or without his chin strap fastened), within a reasonable period of time. While we’ve covered the rule changes previously, here’s a detailed breakdown of the updates to the rulebook with the applicable sections.

NHL Public Relations September 17, 2019 An in-depth look at rule changes in place for the 2019-20 season.