NHL adopts wider hash marks on faceoff after preseason test
Marc DesRosiers / USA Today
Players on opposing teams will be spaced slightly farther apart on offensive and defensive zone faceoffs under the NHL's new rule on hash marks, which increases their spacing by 31 inches.
NHLPA & NHL announced the modification to Rule 1.9 – Face-off Spots and Circles will be implemented for start of the 2014-15 season. (1/2)
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) October 6, 2014
The rule change, tested during the preseason, moves the hash marks at the end zone circles from 3 feet apart to 5 feet, 7 inches apart (2/2)
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) October 6, 2014
Neutral zone faceoffs will not be affected by the rule change.
Enforcers struggled with the new hash marks during preseason contests since the wider spacing limits their ability to engage their opponent prior to puck drop, as seen before this fight between Mike Weber and Colton Orr.
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