Scorekeeper’s Corner

While we encourage you to review the entire USA Hockey rule book located HERE, below are some sections of emphasis that you could review first.

Scorekeeper Job Description

• You are off-ice officials, and must be professional and unbiased.
• Confirm that both coaches have their name, USA Hockey ID number & phone number listed and have signed the score sheet.
• Write clearly and legibly and be sure to list game date/time and your name in the provided areas.
• Don’t cross off remaining empty spaces at the end of the game… this is the job of the on-ice officials after they ensure accuracy.
• Do not interact with players and coaches unless requesting or disseminating pertinent information.

Tips & Guidelines

• Listen carefully to the on-ice officials and take your time to get it right… ask questions.
• Learning the penalty signals and corresponding time possibilities will make it easier to understand the on-ice official’s calls.
• Separate penalties are recorded separately, on separate lines, even when given to the same individual. IE: 2min minor & 10min Misconduct to a player are listed separately, as are 5min major & Game Misconduct penalties. Escalating penalties are also ALL listed, 2min, 10min, Game Misconduct to an individual are all listed separately.
• For recording purposes, Game Misconduct and Match penalties are listed with 10min as the penalty duration.

Clock Management

• Get comfortable with the clock learn how to add and remove penalties before the game starts.
• Start and stop the clock immediately on each whistle and puck-drop.
• Do not put penalty time or goals on the board until after the official reports it to you.