SCORE SHEET CHECKLIST

                                        SIDE 1

-------1. Ice Time -either 1 hr for elementary or 1 ½ hrs for Jr. High/Varsity                              
-------2. Game # -found on game schedule
-------3. Date
-------4. Home/Away Team names and Rink Name
-------5. Player names and numbers
-------6. Check off each player that is on the ice (small box after each name)
           Junior High and Varsity players must sign the score sheet prior to play.
-------7. Coaches names & signatures-MUST BE SIGNED BY COACHES or forfeit
-------8. Keep shots on clock or check off on the bottom off sheet
-------9. Goals>indicate period #, time, player #’s of scorer and assists, type  

                                                                              SIDE 2

-------1. Game #
-------2. Goalies for each team>minutes played, shots, goals allowed
-------3. Shot records by period
-------4. Penalties>player #, minutes, penalty called, period, times on/off ice
-------5. Time out>period # and time
-------6. Suspended players/coaches>MUST be listed-Team, player #, name and SIGNATURE.
-------7. Referees-name and signatures
-------8. Scorekeepers name and signature
-------9. Remarks>used to list major injuries, calling of game, etc. 

     The Score Sheet

Introduction:

            The Berks Scholastic Ice Hockey League official score sheet shall be used for all games played in the League. The score sheet is the written record of all events that take place during each game. The record includes the player’s roster, the game score and those that contributed to the scoring, penalties, shots on goal for both teams and any other pertinent information concerning the game. As such, it is important to fill out the score sheet completely, accurately and, legibly so that appropriate reference may be made to these sheets as may be required later on. The job of Score Keeper is not a difficult one provided you are properly prepared before the game begins. The following guidelines will help you to be properly prepared…

Guidelines:

1. Plan to be at the rink one half hour before game time.
2. Obtain a blank BSIHL score sheet.
3. Give the score sheet to team coaches and ask them to fill out the player roster for their team with name and jersey number. Signatures are required for Jr. High and varsity players.
4. Fill out the score sheet Heading:

• Ice Time            1 1/2 hours for Varsity and Jr. High, 1 hour for Elementary teams
• Game Time            The time the game is scheduled to be played
• Game #            The game number found on the League schedule
• Date                        The date the game is played
• Home                        Name of the home team
• Location            Name of the rink where the game is played
• Away                        Name of the visiting team

5. The remainder of the score sheet can be filled out as the game progresses
6. In the last column in the Players Roster section, place a check mark for each player participating on the ice
7. When a goal is scored, fill in the Scoring section for Home and Visiting teams:

• Per                        The period the goal was scored
• Time                     The clock time when the goal was scored
• Score                    The number of the player who scored the goal
• Assist                    The number(s) of the player(s) assisting on the goal (2 players max)

·        Type            Indicate E for even strength goal, S for shorthanded goal, P for power play goal

8. Also in the scoring section, are two columns of boxes numbered 1 – 50, which may be used for keeping track of Shots On Goal. Markings in these boxes must identify in which period the shot is awarded. (i.e. ü = 1st period shot, ¡ = 2nd period shot and ¨ = 3rd period shot, etc.)

9. When a penalty occurs, fill in the Penalties section for home and/or visiting teams:
• #                        The number of the player being penalized
• Min                        Length of penalty in minutes (see note below)
• Penalty            Name of the penalty as given by the Referee
• Per                        Period in which the penalty occurred
• Time Off            Clock time when penalty was given
• Time On            Clock time when penalty was over

10. Other entries to be made during the course of the game:
• In the Scoring section, fill in the number of goals scored, number of assists and number of penalty minutes for each player
• Fill in the Game Number at the top left corner of the penalty side of the score sheet. (Game number as taken from the league game schedule)
• Fill out the Time Out section for both home and visiting teams with the period and clock time for each time out. (One time out per team per game)
• Fill out the Shots On Goal and Scoring Summary sections as the information for each period becomes available. (This can be done at the conclusion of the game if desired)
• Fill in the names and numbers of the starting Goal Tenders for both the home and visiting teams. Fill in the number of minutes played, the shots on goal and the goals allowed. (Min/Shots/GA)
• Fill in the names and numbers of any substitute goal tenders (Sub)
• If there are Remarks of any kind that are pertinent to the game, place them in the Remarks section and/or check the Supplementary Report box if a supplementary report is written.
• Suspended Players/Coaches must print and sign their names in the spaces provided on the penalty sheet
• The game Coaches must print and sign their names at the bottom of the roster sheet
• The Score Keeper must print and sign his/her name at the lower right of the penalties sheet
• The Referee(s) must print and sign their name(s) after the score sheet has been completed.

11. Give the Home team coach the Yellow Copy of the score sheet and give the Visiting team coach the Pink Copy.
12. The White Copy of the score sheet to be given to the League Commissioner. If there were any suspensions or penalties that may result in suspensions or any other serious matters of conduct, the League Commissioner must receive the White Copy of the score sheet and any supplementary sheets within 24 hours of completion of the game. Otherwise, ASAP.

Note: Only Major and Minor penalties appear on the scoreboard clock. Misconduct penalties (10   minutes) are recorded on the score sheet only. Penalty times for the various Divisions are as follows:

                             Shots on Goal?

Introduction:

            So you say you want to keep track of the shots on goal; not only for your team but also for the visiting team… This may sound like a relatively easy job, but… In general, for amateur hockey anyway, shots on goal are not considered as an important statistic, especially for play below Midget level. When a team wants this information for goaltender evaluation or whatever, an assistant coach on the bench will be the person to mark down shots on goal for his team only; or maybe both teams if the coach thinks it important. The problem here is that the person or persons who are recording the shots on goal are not in proper position to actually see whether or not a shot taken is actually a shot on goal. This is particularly true when the shot counter is in the score booth while also doing duty on the score sheet or operating the scoreboard. A goal judge would have a much better view of the shots on goal plays for example. That being said, if shots on goal is a required statistic, how can we make the best of the situation?

            The first requirement is complete attention to the game; at least whenever there is a chance that a shot may be taken. The second requirement is an understanding of what constitutes a “shot on goal”. To begin, let’s assume for the moment that the goaltender is not protecting the goal. A shot on goal is defined as only those shots that will enter the goal if the goaltender does not protect the goal. The point here is that a shot which is deflected, batted away or otherwise prevented from entering the goal would be considered a shot on goal only if that shot would have entered the goal had it not been for the goaltenders save. If the shot is deflected, batted away or otherwise handled by the goaltender, but would not have entered the goal had the goaltender not interfered with the shot, the shot is not considered a shot on goal. Shots which hit the cross bar or are wide of or through the crease markings or over the net are also not shots on goal. In any given game, a particular goaltender will tend to handle all shots on or near the goal. It then becomes the problem of the “shot clock person” to decide, in each and every case, whether the shot was on goal or not. Was it or wasn’t it…

Conclusion:

            It should be plain to see that calling shots on goal from the sidelines with accuracy/certainty is difficult at best. One solution to all this is to make calls that err in favor of the goaltender… i.e. If it’s a close call, call it a shot on goal… In this way, the goaltenders stats are not degraded because of an erroneous call. This is admittedly not correct but maybe the best we can do under the circumstances.

On Penalties

1. Minor Penalties:

The minor penalties consist of either a minor penalty or a bench minor penalty. The minor penalty results in a 2-minute trip to the penalty box for the penalized player (1 ½ minutes for Elementary Division players). Minor penalties may also be of the “double minor” variety. The double minor carries with it a 4-minute trip to the penalty box. (3 minutes for Elementary Division players)

·        Players who have been awarded minor penalties serve 2 minutes on the penalty bench; however,

·        If the minor penalty(s) cause one or the other team to be “shorthanded” in on ice players and the opposing team scores a goal (power play goal), the player who caused the penalized team to be short handed is released from the penalty box. (The minor penalty automatically expires). In addition, if,

·        Minor penalties of equal duration are awarded to players of both teams (coincident minor penalties), the penalized players must serve the full minor penalty in the penalty box but both teams play at full strength on the ice. The penalized players may not leave the penalty box until the first whistle after the expiration of the penalty time.

2. Major Penalties:

The major penalty is awarded for rule infractions that are considered to be more serious in nature, such as those that can or do cause injury to a player. The major penalty results in a 5-minute trip to the penalty box (3 minutes for Elementary Division players) Unlike minor penalties, the major penalty requires that the offending player be ruled off the ice for a full 5 minutes, even if power play goals are scored.

·        If the player receiving a major penalty also receives a minor penalty, the major penalty is served first, then the minor.

·        If penalties of equal duration, including major penalties, are imposed against players of both teams, the penalized players must serve their full penalty time but both teams play at full strength on the ice. The penalized players may not leave the penalty box until the first whistle after the expiration of the penalty time

3. Misconduct Penalties:

The misconduct penalty is awarded to a player who demonstrates unsafe, abusive or unsportsman like conduct. The misconduct penalty results in a 10-minute trip to the penalty box. The offending player must serve the entire 10-minute penalty and may not leave the penalty box until the first whistle after the expiration of the penalty time. The penalized team plays at full strength.

4. Game Misconduct Penalties:

The game misconduct penalty is awarded to a player who clearly demonstrates that he/she is not willing to play the game according to the rules and regulations. The game misconduct penalty results in a suspension for the balance of the game being played as well as a suspension from the next scheduled game. The penalized player must retire from the game but the team plays full strength on ice. 10-minutes is charged to the player incurring a game misconduct penalty.

5. Match Penalties:

The match penalty is awarded to a player who deliberately injures or attempts to injure a game official or an opponent. The match penalty results in immediate suspension from the game. The penalized player may not participate in any team practices or games until a hearing, by the authority having jurisdiction, is held. A substitute player must serve the 5-minute time penalty in the same way as for a major penalty. Charge 10 minutes on the penalty sheet for each match penalty.

6. A Few Important Points:

·        A player receiving two major penalties in the same game will also incur a game misconduct penalty.

·        A player who receives any five penalties in the same game will also incur a game misconduct penalty.

·        If a team receives 15 or more penalties during any one game, the head coach shall be suspended for the next game of that team.

·        The Referee may impose penalties in any combination as provided in the USA Hockey Official Rule Book. In certain cases, one penalty automatically triggers other penalties. For example; penalties such as Board Checking, Charging, Checking From Behind and Cross Checking or Butt Ending that result in real injury to the non offending player, will carry a major penalty plus a game misconduct penalty, as per the Rule Book. In other cases; such as the penalty for Fighting, the rules call for a major plus a game misconduct whether or not there is injury involved. Other combination penalties may be assessed, under extenuating circumstances, at the Referees discretion. Each and every penalty assessed must be properly recorded on the score sheet.

BSIHL rules require that any player who receives a major penalty for fighting shall receive a suspension from play for not less than two games or more than five games.