Delayed Calling of Penalty

Referee extends arm until penalized team regains possession of puck.

 

 

 

 

Charging

 

Rotating clenched fists in front of chest.  Called for taking more than three strides before checking opponent.

 

 

Cross Checking

 

A forward and backward motion with fists extending from chest. Calling for hitting opponent with both hands on the stick and no part of the stick on the ice.

 

 

Boarding

Pounding the closed fist of one hand into the other.  Called for driving opponent into dashers.

 

 

 

High Sticking

 

Holding both fists, clenched, one above the other at the side of the head.  Called for carrying stick above shoulder against opponent.

 

 

Holding

Clasping the wrists in front of the chest.  Called for using hands on opponent or his/her equipment.

 

 

 

Hooking

Tugging motion with arms.  Called for using stick or blades to hook opponent.

 

 

 

Icing

Linesman's arms folded across the upper chest.

 

 

 

Interference

 

Crossed arms in front of the chest with fists closed.  Called for having contact with opponent not in possession of the puck.

 

 

Kneeing

 

Slapping the knee with the palm of the hand.  Called when using knee to impede opponent.

 

 

Misconduct

Place both hands on hips.  Called for various forms of misconduct or when a player incurs a second major penalty in a game.

 

 

 

Roughing

A thrusting motion with the arm extending from the side.  Called for engaging in fisticuffs or shoving.

 

 

Slashing

Chopping with one hand across the opposite forearm.  Called for swinging stick at the opponent.

 

 

Spearing

A jabbing motion with both hands in front of the body.  Called for using the stick like a spear.

 

 

 

 

Tripping

Strike the right leg with the right hand below the knee.  Called for using the stick, arm, or leg to cause the opponent to trip or fall.

 

 

Unsportsman-Like Conduct

Use both hands to form a "T" in front of the chest.

 

 

Wash-out

Both arms swung across the body with palms down.  When used by the referee it means goal disallowed: by the linesman it means no off-side or icing. 

 

 

 

Elbowing

Tapping the elbow with the opposite hand.  Called when using elbow to impede opponent.

 

 

                                     

 

 

 

 

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