1. When game action is stopped for any reason not specifically outlined below, the ensuing faceoff will take place at a faceoff spot in the zone nearest to where the puck was last played.

2. If two rule violations by one team are the reason for a stoppage of play (i.e., high-sticking the puck and intentional offside), the ensuing faceoff will take place at a faceoff spot which provides the offending team no territorial advantage.

3. If rule violations are committed by both teams, resulting in a stoppage of play (i.e., high-sticking the puck and intentional offside), the ensuing faceoff will take place at the nearest faceoff spot to where the puck was situated when play was stopped.

4. When a stoppage of play is caused by an attacking skater in the attacking zone, the ensuing faceoff will take place in the neutral zone at the nearest faceoff spot unless the defending team incurred a penalty at the same time.

5. If a player lifts the puck high enough to hit the scoreclock or any obstacle above centre ice, game action will be stopped and the ensuing faceoff will take place at the nearest faceoff spot to where the puck was lifted.