About

Blind Hockey is similar to Ice Hockey but with some differences. 

•  The most significant modification is that the sport features an adapted puck that makes noise, and is both bigger and slower than a traditional puck.

• The net crossbar is a foot lower than a traditional net. Width of the net is the same as a traditional net.

• Players’ levels of vision range from legally blind – approximately 10% vision or less – to totally blind, with the lowest vision athletes playing defence or goal.

• Blind Hockey is an excellent spectator sport as it is easily recognizable to the average hockey fan, with minimal rule adaptations to help with gameplay and player safety.

• Blind Hockey is currently only played in North America but will hopefully be expanded to six more member countries to make it a Paralympic sport.  

Rules

The rules in Blind Hockey are the same as ice hockey but with additional rules and penalties.

• No slap shots.

• In order for a goal to count, the puck must not be hit into the goal higher than three feet off the ice. 

• if it is, the goal does not count, and face offs are taken in the circles to the left or right of the goaltender.

• Keeping the stick on the puck is considered unsportsmanlike conduct, as this prevents the puck from making a noise.

• All high-sticking calls are called as five-minute majors.

• Teams must complete one pass after the attacking blue line to be eligible to score on net.

• The goal tender must be 100% blind or wear a mask to obstruct the goal tender's vision.