1. Although the players’ benches are not a part of the ice surface, they are considered a part of the rink and are subject to all rules pertaining to the ice surface.

2. The only people allowed on or at the players’ benches are the dressed players and not more than eight team officials.

3. Both players’ benches must be of the same dimensions and quality, offering advantage to neither team in any manner.

4. Each players’ bench must start 2.0 metres from the centre red line and be 10 metres wide and 1.5 metres deep.

5. Each players’ bench must have two doors, one at either end.

6. The players’ benches must be located on the same side of the rink, opposite their respective penalty boxes and the scorekeeper’s bench.

7. Teams must use the same bench for the duration of a game.

8. Players’ benches must be enclosed on all three sides from spectators, the only open-air side being the one with direct access to the ice for the players themselves.

9. The designated home team is entitled to its choice of players’ bench.