Ice hockey / Rule 11
Goalkeeper equipment
IIHF · 2026/27In short
Protection without enlarging the goal coverage unfairly.
Proportional protection
Goalkeeper equipment must protect the body, not provide unfair assistance in stopping shots. Chest and arm protection and pants must fit the goalkeeper’s proportions. Leg pads may not exceed 28 cm in width when worn.
Masks and inspections
An approved face mask is required during play; its openings must not admit a puck. Extra attachments and artificial blocking surfaces are restricted. IIHF inspections may take place before, during or after games, and illegal equipment must be corrected.
Independent explanations and translations, not official federation publications. Independent topic summaries of the supplied IIHF Rule Book 2026/27, version 1.0, June 2026. This is not the NHL rulebook or a complete reproduction. Women’s, junior and pilot provisions are identified separately; competition regulations govern applicable formats. References use PDF pages.
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