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CHAPTER V.

LAWS OF THE GAME.

THE rules of hockey in Quebec, Ontario and in the United States differ so slightly that perhaps it is not necessary to give them, but for the convenience of all, they have been put in so that whatever difference does exist may readily be seen by the reader.


RULES OF THE CANADIAN AMATEUR HOCKEY LEAGUE.

Sec. 1. A Team shall be composed of seven players who shall be bona fide members of the Clubs they represent. No player shall be allowed to play on more than one team in the same series during a season, except in a case of bona fide change of residence.

Sec. 2. The game shall be commenced and renewed by a face in the centre of the rink. Rink must be at least 112 feet by 58 feet. Goals shall be six feet wide and four feet high.

definition of a face

The Puck shall be faced by being placed between the sticks of two opponents, and the Referee then calling "play."