The Greater Ontario Hockey League has adopted most of the Ontario Hockey League’s rules for the coming season as the partners continue to strengthen their ties. The Greater Ontario Hockey League has adopted most of the Ontario Hockey League’s rules for the coming season as the partners continue to strengthen their ties. This consistency will help to prepare GOHL players, coaches and officials for advancement to the next level, GOHL commissioner Craig Spada said. In the OHL, players can wear half-shields and don’t receive a game misconduct until their second fight in a game. Their stated goals at the time included improving the standard operating procedures for all GOHL teams, working with Hockey Canada on roster rules and standardizing OHL playing rules across the GOHL.