| Definition | Penalty |
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| When a player jabs an opponent with the top end of his stick. | |
| Whistled when a player hits an opponent who is not aware of the impending contact from behind and therefore cannot defend himself. | |
| When a player makes a check with both hands on the stick. | |
| When a player uses his elbow to foul an opponent. | |
| Called fisticuffs in the National Hockey League rule book, it is assessed when players drop their gloves and throw punches at each other. | |
| When a player impedes the progress of an opponent by “hooking” him with his stick. | |
| When a player interferes with or impedes the progress of an opponent who does not have the puck. Also assessed to a player who deliberately knocks the stick out of an opponent’s | |
| When a player fouls an opponent with his knee (of course!). | |
| Called when a player strikes another opponent in a minor altercation that the referee determines is not worthy of a major penalty. | |
| When a player hits an opponent with his stick, or “slashes” him, either to impede his progress or cause injury. | |
| When a player stabs at an opponent with the blade of his stick, whether he makes contact or not. | |
| When a stick or any portion of a player’s body is used to cause an opposing player to fall. | |
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