Shot Clock
Shot Clock Operator Training Video from RNB
Shot Clock Operator
The shot clock operator is a minor official. As a minor official, the shot clock operator is responsible for assisting the on-ice officials with the game through the operation of the shot clock.
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Ideally, you should be positioned so that you can see the rink and follow play, while being protected from interference or distraction by spectators or team staff.
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The on-ice officials must be able to communicate easily with the shot clock operator.
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At the end of the game, the shot clock operator shall sign the Official Game Report.
Shot Clock Setup
There should be two identical clocks that count down time in seconds.
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One should be mounted in the same location in each end zone, behind and above the end boards.
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It should be no higher than the top of the glass, positioned over the goalkeeper’s left shoulder.
Relevant Definitions
Shot on Goal
A shot on goal occurs when the team in possession of the ring legally propels it toward the opposing goal and:
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The ring enters the net.
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The ring contacts a goal post or the crossbar.
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The ring contacts the goalkeeper or AGK (active goalkeeper) within the goal crease.
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The ring contacts the goalkeeper outside the goal crease, and that contact prevents the ring from entering the net.
Control
Control of the ring is gained when:
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A skater places the stick into the ring, propels it with the stick, or bats/kicks the ring.
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A goalkeeper, within the goal crease, prevents the ring from entering the net and the ring comes to rest inside or contacting the crease.
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A goalkeeper, not preventing a goal, propels the ring with the stick, or bats/kicks it.
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The ring comes to rest inside or contacting the goal crease.
Possession
The player or team that last contacted or controlled the ring is considered to have possession.
Referee Signals
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Delayed penalty – Arm extended straight up.
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Delayed violation – Arm bent with forearm and hand upright. May include a five-second count.
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Shot clock reset – Arm extended straight up with forefinger making a circular motion.
Shot Clock Rules
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At the start of each period, the shot clock is set to 30 seconds.
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The shot clock only counts down when play is on.
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It starts when play begins and stops when play is stopped.
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The shot clock does not run when there is less time remaining in the period than on the shot clock.
The shot clock is reset to 30 seconds when:
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The team in possession takes a shot on goal.
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Control of the ring changes from one team to the other.
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A delayed penalty is signaled. If additional delayed penalties are signaled before play stops, the clock is not reset again.
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A penalty causes the non-penalized team to commit a violation, and play is stopped.
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A player on the team not in control of the ring commits a violation, and play is stopped.
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A player on the team not in possession of the ring is injured, and play is stopped.
In simpler terms, the shot clock resets when:
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There is a shot on goal.
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Control of the ring changes teams.
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A delayed penalty is signaled.
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Play is stopped due to a violation.
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Play is stopped because a player on the team not in possession is injured.
When the Shot Clock Reaches Zero
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An audible signal will sound.
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Play is stopped, as the team in control has committed a violation.
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The shot clock is reset to 30 seconds.
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The ring is awarded to the other team, in the zone where it was last contacted or controlled.
If the Shot Clock Sounds in Error
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Play is stopped.
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The shot clock is reset to 30 seconds.
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The ring is awarded to the team in control, in the zone where play was stopped.
If the Shot Clock Is Reset in Error
