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| Boarding |
Hitting an opponent violently into the boards. (2 minutes) |
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| Ref's Signal: Pounding the closed fist of one hand into the open palm of the other hand. |
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| Charging |
Taking two or more strides before hitting an opponent (2 minutes) |
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| Ref's Signal: Rotating clenched fists in front of chest. Called for taking more than three strides before checking opponent. |
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| Cross-Checking |
Making contact with an opponent while holding one's stick with both hands and no part of the stick is on the ice. (2 or 5 minutes) |
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| Ref's Signal: A forward and backward motion with fists extending from the chest. Called for hitting opponent with both hands on the stick and no part of stick on the ice. |
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| Elbowing |
Hitting an opponent illegally with one's elbow. (2 minutes) |
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| Ref's Signal: Tapping the elbow with the opposite hand. Called when using elbow to impede opponent. |
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| High-Sticking |
Raising one's stick above shoulder level and striking an opponent. (2 minutes) |
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| Ref's Signal: Holding both fists, clenched, one above the other at the side of the head. Called for carrying the stick above shoulder against opponent. |
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| Holding |
Using one's hands or arms to impede an opponent. (2 minutes) |
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| Ref's Signal: Clasping the wrists in front of the chest. Called for using hands on the opponent or his equipment. |
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| Hooking |
Using one's stick to impede an opponent. (2 minutes). |
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| Ref's Signal: Tugging motion with arms, as called for using stick or blade to impede opponent's progress. |
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| Interference |
Checking an opponent who does not have the puck. (2 minutes). |
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| Ref's Signal: Crossed arms stationary in front of the chest with fists closed. |
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| Kneeing |
Using one's knee to hit an opponent. (2 minutes) |
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| Ref's Signal: Slapping the knee with palm of hand while keeping both skates on the ice. |
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| Roughing |
Minor shoving, scuffling, or fighting (2 minutes). |
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| Ref's Signal: A thrusting motion with the arm extending from the side. Called for engaging in fisticuffs or shoving. |
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| Slashing |
Swinging one's stick violently at an opponent (2 minutes). |
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| Ref's Signal: Chopping with one hand across the opposite forearm. Called for swinging stick at the opponent. |
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| Spearing |
Using one's stick to jab at an opponent. (5 minutes). |
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| Ref's Signal: A jabbing motion with both hands in front of the body. Called for using the stick like a spear. |
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| Tripping |
Using one's stick or a part of the body to trip an opponent. (2 minutes). |
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| Ref's Signal: Strike the leg with the right hand below the knee. Called for using stick, arm or leg to cause the opponent to trip or fall. |
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| Unsportsmanlike Conduct |
Acting in an abusive manner (2 minutes). |
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| Ref's Signal: Use both hands to form a "T" in front of chest. |
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| Fighting |
Called fisticuffs in the NHL Rules book (5 minutes). |
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