1. When the puck lands on the outside of the goal net (at either the base along the back of the goal net or on the top) for longer than the flow of the game permits, or if it is frozen against the goal net, the referee will stop play.

2. If the stoppage is caused by a defending player, the ensuing faceoff will take place at the nearest end zone faceoff spot.

3. If the stoppage is caused by an attacking skater, the ensuing faceoff will take place at the nearest faceoff spot outside the blue line.

4. If a player who, during the course of continuous action, is able to knock the puck off the goal net, at either the base along the back of the goal net or at the top, game action will continue.

5. If, in the act of batting the puck off the top of the goal net, the player makes contact between stick and puck, the usual rules for high- sticking the puck will apply.