League Rules
Rules of Play
The league follows the rules of play set out by CARHA Hockey, subject to the modifications listed below.
For a full list of the rules of play, please consult the official CARHA Rule Book (2019 edition).
EHL Modifications to the CARHA Rule Book
| Rule 16 (h) | Eliminated |
| Rule 18 (a) | Eliminated |
| Rule 24 (b) | Eliminated |
| Rule 24 (d) | Must wear full shield and neck guard. |
| Rule 30 (a) | Major penalties for intent to injure result in ejection. Slashing or other dangerous stick work whether accidental or not will result in a Major (5 minute) penalty. Player must remain in penalty box regardless if opposing team scores a goal(s). |
| Rule 32 (a) | Bench minors are not counted towards the six (6) minute ejection total. |
| Rule 39 (a) | After a penalty, face-off in the defending zone of the team which took the penalty. |
| Rule 40 (a) | There shall be two referees and one timekeeper. |
| Rule 41 (k) | CARHA crest is not mandatory on Referee uniforms. |
| Rule 44 (b) | Eliminated |
| Rule 45 (c) | Eliminated |
| Rule 59 (b) | Eliminated |
| Rule 60 (d) | Redirecting of the puck with the skate (without a kicking motion) is considered a good goal. |
| Rule 62 (b) | Accidental high stick is eliminated. |
| Rule 62 (d) | No minor penalty assessed to the offending player. |
| Rule 68 | No penalty assessed, stoppage of play. |
| Rule 84 (a) | Sunday games consist of 3 periods of 15 minutes, Wednesday games 3 periods of 13 minutes each. |
| Rule 84 (b) | Eliminated |
| Rule 84 (c) | Change sides after each period. |
| Rule 84 (d) | Eliminated |
| Rule 84 (f) | Eliminated |
| Rule 85 (c) | Players serving a penalty are not allowed to participate in the shootout. |
| Rule 86 (a) | The note has been eliminated. |
| Rule 86 (b) | The note has been eliminated. |