(a) All hockey skates shall be of a design approved by the Rules Committee. All skates worn by players (but not goalkeepers) and by the Referee and Linesmen shall be equipped with an approved safety blade.

When the Referee becomes aware that any person is wearing a skate that does not have the approved safety blade, he shall direct that it be replaced immediately. If such replacement is not carried out, the Referee shall report the incident to the Commissioner for disciplinary action.

(b) The use of speed skates or any skate so designed that it may cause injury is prohibited.

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