Zero Tolerance For Head Contact
Submitted By
SLMH on Sat 09 03, 11
Hockey Canada recently approved measures to promote zero tolerance for all head contact/checks in minor and female hockey.
ACCIDENTAL HITS
A minor penalty will now be assessed for all accidental hits to the head.
INTENTIONAL HEAD CONTACT
A double minor penalty -or- a major and game misconduct
(discretion of the referee based on the violence of impact)
A major penalty and a game misconduct, or match penalty, shall be assessed to any player who injures an opponent under this rule.
Watch [
this video] to see examples of how this rule should be enforced.
Visit
[Hockey Canada] for more details.
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