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