Penalties

 

 There are many different penalties in the NHL and I am willing to teach you them all.  I have pictures below of some of the major penalties and their meanings.

Pictures

Meanings

  High Sticking- Carrying the stick above the shoulder against an opponent.
Holding- Using hands on an opponent or his equipment.
Spearing- Using the stick like a spear.
Slashing- Swinging the stick at an opponent.
Hooking- Using the or blade to hook an opponent.
Elbowing- Using the elbow to impede an opponent.
Cross Checking- Hitting an opponent with both hands on the stick  and no part of the stick on the ice.

 

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