Timekeepers Box

The league utilizes trained timekeepers for all games.

They ensure the online gamesheet is reviewed by the Referees prior to final submission.

• Open the door when a time penalty expires, to avoid players returning early.
• If penalty is coincidental or time is not posted on game clock, ask the scorer for the time to return to play, inform the penalized player and the bench staff, as to the unfinished time of the penalty.
• Ensure the door is closed properly after the player returns to the ice.
• Be able to recognize the different situations and the order in which penalized players return to the ice. The off/on ice official will tell you.
• Understand the coincident Major/Match penalty rule and examples contained in the Hockey Canada rule book.
• Understand the order of occurrence procedures (Rule 38(d)).
• Keep the penalty bench free of spectators. Should there be any trouble, advise the Referee.
• If a penalized player verbally or physically harasses any of the office officials, this should be directed to the attention of the Referee at the first stoppage of play.

• Off-Ice Officials (Penalty box attendants/timekeepers/scorers) do not have to be on the Official Team Roster
• It is recommended off-ice officials have Speak Out/Respect in Sport, it is currently not mandatory for off ice officials to have Speak Out/Respect in Sport.
• Penalty box attendants/timekeepers/scorekeepers are covered for insurance as an “Off Ice Team Official”, they are considered an extension of the on-ice officials.
• See the HEO Off Ice Officials Guide for valuable information.
• HEO MInor  Rules Page 47 7.5 a)  specify that "All score keepers and time keepers shall be at least 14 years of age if fully trained (HEO Minor Approved training), otherwise scorekeepers and timekeepers must be at least 16 years of age."