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Section 7 - Physical Fouls

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Rule 7.1 - Attempt to Injure or Deliberate Injury

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7.1(a)

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Minor

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Minor
Double Minor

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7.1(b)

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Major

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Major + GM

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7.1(c)

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Match

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Match

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7.1(d)

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Game Misconduct

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7.1(f)

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Gross Misconduct

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Double Minor + Gross Misconduct (Team official)

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Rule 7.2 - Boarding

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Warning

Suspensions are inaccurate below

Refer to Hockey Suspensions Guidelines instead

Suspensions in the below table assume that infractions accumulate individually, which is incorrect. Accumulations are actually based on groups of infractions, which is illustrated on the other page.

The infraction options column is accurate.

Code	Type	Infraction Options	Hockey Canada Suspensions	BC Suspensions	QC Suspensions
Section 7 - Physical Fouls
Rule 7.1 - Attempt to Injure or Deliberate Injury
7.1(a)	Minor	Minor Double Minor
7.1(b)	Major	Major + GM	1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games 4+ → Indefinite	1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games 4+ → Indefinite	Player 1x → 1 game 2x → 2 games 3+ → Indefinite + DC Coach 1x → 2 games 2x → 4 games + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
7.1(c)	Match	Match	1x → 3 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite	Attempt to Injure / Deliberate Injury 1x → 3 games / Injury: Indefinite (min 6 games) 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite (min 8 games)	1x → 3 games min + DC 2x → 3 games min + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
7.1(c) i	Match	Head-butting with force, or injuring Match	1x → 3 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite	1x → 3 games / Injury: 6 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite (min 8 games)	1x → 3 games min + DC 2x → 3 games min + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
7.1(c) ii	Match	Pulling hair or grabbing facial protector with mod/high degree of violence, or gaining advantage, or inflict punish/injury Match	1x → 3 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite	1x → 3 games / Injury: 6 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite (min 8 games)	1x → 3 games min + DC 2x → 3 games min + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
7.1(c) iii	Match	Attempt to kick or deliberately kicking Match	1x → 3 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite	1x → 3 games / Injury: 6 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite (min 8 games)	1x → 3 games min + DC 2x → 3 games min + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
7.1(c) iv	Match	Using equipment as a weapon Match	1x → 3 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite	1x → 3 games / Injury: 6 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite (min 8 games)	1x → 3 games min + DC 2x → 3 games min + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
7.1(d)	Game Misconduct
7.1(f)	Gross Misconduct	Double Minor + Gross Misconduct (Team official) Match + Gross Misconduct (Team official)	Default: 3 games / L10M: 4 games
Rule 7.2 - Boarding
7.1(a)	Minor	Minor (no injury)
7.2(b)	Major	Major + GM	1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games 4+ → Indefinite	1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games 4+ → Indefinite	Player 1x → 1 game 2x → 2 games 3+ → Indefinite + DC Coach 1x → 2 games 2x → 4 games + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
7.2(c)	Match	Match	1x → 3 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite	1x → 3 games / Injury: 6 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite (min 8 games)	1x → 3 games min + DC 2x → 3 games min + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
7.2(e)	Game Misconduct
Rule 7.3 - Body-Checking
7.3(a)	Minor	Minor (no injury)			1x → 1 game 2x → 2 games 3+ → Indefinite + DC
7.3(b)	Major	Major + GM	1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games 4+ → Indefinite	1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games 4+ → Indefinite	1x → 2 games 2x → 4 games 3+ → Indefinite + DC
7.3(c)	Match	Match	1x → 3 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite	1x → 3 games / Injury: 6 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite (min 8 games)	1x → 3 games + DC 2x → 3 games + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
7.3(e)	Game Misconduct
Rule 7.4 - Charging
7.4(a)	Minor	Minor (no injury)
7.4(b)	Major	Major + GM	1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games 4+ → Indefinite	1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games 4+ → Indefinite	Player 1x → 1 game 2x → 2 games 3+ → Indefinite + DC Coach 1x → 2 games 2x → 4 games + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
7.4(c)	Match	Match	1x → 3 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite	1x → 3 games / Injury: 6 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite (min 8 games)	1x → 3 games min + DC 2x → 3 games min + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
7.4(e)	Game Misconduct
Rule 7.5 - Checking from Behind
7.5(a)	Minor	Minor + GM (no injury)			1x → 1 game 2x → 2 games 3+ → Indefinite + DC
7.5(b)	Major	Major + GM	1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games 4+ → Indefinite	1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games 4+ → Indefinite	1x → 2 games 2x → 4 games 3+ → Indefinite + DC
7.5(c)	Match	Match	1x → 3 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite	1x → 4 games / Injury: 6 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite (min 8 games)	1x → 3 games min + DC 2x → 3 games min + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
7.5(e)	Game Misconduct
Rule 7.6 - Head Contact
7.6(a)	Minor	Minor (no injury) Double Minor		10x → Education Module 16x → 1 game 22x → 3 games 29x → Indefinite (min 3 games)
7.6(b)	Major	Major + GM	1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games 4+ → Indefinite	1x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games 4+ → Indefinite	1x → 2 games 2x → 4 games 3+ → Indefinite + DC
7.6(c)	Match	Match	1x → 3 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite	1x → 5 games / Injury: 7 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite (min 8 games)	1x → 3 games min + DC 2x → 3 games min + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
7.6(e)	GM
4.8(b)	Game Ejection	3x Minor accumulation		1x → 1 game 2x → 3 games 3+ → Indefinite (min 3 games)
Rule 7.7 - Head Contact - Junior / Senior
7.7(a)	Minor	Minor + Misconduct
7.7(b)	Major	Major + GM
7.7(c)	Match	Match
7.7(d)	Misconduct
7.7(e)	Game Misconduct
Rule 7.8 - Kneeing
7.8(a)	Minor	Double Minor (no injury)
7.8(b)	Major	Major + GM	1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games 4+ → Indefinite	1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games 4+ → Indefinite	Player 1x → 1 game 2x → 2 games 3+ → Indefinite + DC Coach 1x → 2 games 2x → 4 games + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
7.8(c)	Match	Match	1x → 3 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite	1x → 3 games / Injury: 6 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite (min 8 games)	1x → 3 games min + DC 2x → 3 games min + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
7.8(e)	Game Misconduct
Rule 7.9 - Roughing
7.9(a)	Minor	Minor (no injury)
7.9(b)	Major	Major + GM	1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games 4+ → Indefinite	1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games 4+ → Indefinite	Player 1x → 1 game 2x → 2 games 3+ → Indefinite + DC Coach 1x → 2 games 2x → 4 games + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
7.9(c)	Match	Match	1x → 3 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite	1x → 3 games / Injury: 6 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite (min 8 games)
7.(e)	Game Misconduct
Rule 7.9 - Roughing after the whistle
7.9(a)	Minor	Minor (no injury)
Rule 7.10 - Fighting
7.10(b)	Major	Any player that fights an opposing player Major + GM (7.10(e) i)	1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games 4+ → Indefinite Player - Pre/Post Game Altercation 1x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games Coach of player Indefinite	1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games 4+ → Indefinite (min 5 games) Player - Pre/Post Game Altercation 1x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games Coach - Any player penalized Indefinite (min 3 games)	1x → 2 games 2x → 4 games + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
7.10(c)	Match	Wearing rings/tap to gain advantage or inflict injury during fight Match	1x → 3 games	1x → 3 games / Injury: 6 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite (min 8 games)	1x → 3 games min + DC 2x → 3 games min + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
7.10(d)	Misconduct	Does not immediately return to bench Misconduct
7.10(e) i	Game Misconduct	Involved in fight See option 7.10(b)
7.10(e) ii	Game Misconduct	Joins in a fight or acts as a peacemaker Game Misconduct	1x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games	1x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games	1x → 2 games 2x → 4 games + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
7.10(e) iii	Game Misconduct	Takes part in another/secondary fight during same stoppage Game Misconduct	1x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games	1x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games
7.10(f)	Gross Misconduct	Fighting with an team official Gross Misconduct	1x → 3 games / L10M: 4 games	1x → 3 games / L10M: 4 games
Rule 7.10 - Leaving the Crease
7.10(a)	Minor	Minor (Goalie)
Rule 7.11 - Instigator
7.10(a)	Minor	Minor	1x → 1 game 2x → 3 games 3+ → Indefinite	1x → 1 game 2x → 3 games 3+ → Indefinite (min 5 games)	1x → 2 games 2x → 4 games + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
Rule 7.11 - Aggressor
7.11(a)	Minor	Minor	1x → 1 game 2x → 3 games 3+ → Indefinite	1x → 1 game 2x → 3 games 3+ → Indefinite (min 5 games)	1x → 2 games 2x → 4 games + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
Section 8 - Restraining Fouls
Rule 8.1 - Holding
8.1(a)	Minor	Holds an opponent Minor
8.1(b)	Major	Major + GM			Player 1x → 1 game 2x → 2 games 3+ → Indefinite + DC Coach 1x → 2 games 2x → 4 games + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
8.1(e)	Game Misconduct
Rule 8.1 - Holding the stick
8.1(a)	Minor	Holds an opponent’s stick Minor
Rule 8.2 - Hooking
8.2(a)	Minor	Minor (no injury)
8.2(b)	Major	Major + GM			Player 1x → 1 game 2x → 2 games 3+ → Indefinite + DC Coach 1x → 2 games 2x → 4 games + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
8.2(e)	Game Misconduct
Rule 8.3 - Interference
8.3(a)	Minor	Minor (no injury) Penalty Shot Awarded Goal
8.3(b)	Major	Major + GM	1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games 4+ → Indefinite	1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games 4+ → Indefinite	Player 1x → 1 game 2x → 2 games 3+ → Indefinite + DC Coach 1x → 2 games 2x → 4 games + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
8.3(c)	Match	Match	1x → 3 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite	1x → 3 games / Injury: 6 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite (min 8 games)	1x → 3 games min + DC 2x → 3 games min + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
8.3(e)	Game Misconduct
Rule 8.4 - Interference from the Bench
8.4(a)	Bench Minor	Bench Minor (unable to identify player) Bench Minor + GM (player only, no injury) Penalty Shot + GM (player only, no injury) Bench Minor + GM + Gross (coach) Penalty Shot + GM + Gross (coach)
8.4(b)	Major	Major + GM	1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games 4+ → Indefinite	1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games 4+ → Indefinite	Player 1x → 1 game 2x → 2 games 3+ → Indefinite + DC Coach 1x → 2 games 2x → 4 games + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
8.4(c)	Match	Match	1x → 3 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite	1x → 3 games / Injury: 6 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite (min 8 games)	1x → 3 games min + DC 2x → 3 games min + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
8.4(e)	Game Misconduct	Game Misconduct (+ 10.5 penalty shot)
8.4(f)	Gross Misconduct	Gross Misconduct	Default: 3 games / L10M: 4 games		Player 1x → 1 game 2x → 2 games 3+ → Indefinite + DC Coach 1x → 2 games 2x → 4 games + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
Rule 8.5 - Interference with the Goaltender
8.5(a)	Minor	Minor (no injury)
8.5(b)	Major	Major + GM	1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games 4+ → Indefinite	1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games 4+ → Indefinite	Player 1x → 1 game 2x → 2 games 3+ → Indefinite + DC Coach 1x → 2 games 2x → 4 games + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
8.5(c)	Match	Match	1x → 3 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite	1x → 3 games / Injury: 6 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite (min 8 games)	1x → 3 games min + DC 2x → 3 games min + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
8.5(e)	Game Misconduct
Rule 8.6 - Tripping
8.6(a)	Minor	Minor (no injury) Penalty Shot
8.6(b)	Major	Major + GM			Player 1x → 1 game 2x → 2 games 3+ → Indefinite + DC Coach 1x → 2 games 2x → 4 games + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
8.6(e)	Game Misconduct
Rule 8.7 - Clipping
8.7(a)	Minor	Minor (no injury)
8.7(b)	Major	Major + GM	1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games 4+ → Indefinite	1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games 4+ → Indefinite	Player 1x → 1 game 2x → 2 games 3+ → Indefinite + DC Coach 1x → 2 games 2x → 4 games + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
8.7(c)	Match	Match	1x → 3 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite	1x → 3 games / Injury: 6 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite (min 8 games)	1x → 3 games min + DC 2x → 3 games min + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
8.7(e)	Game Misconduct
Rule 8.8 - Slew-Footing
8.8(a)	Minor	Double Minor (no injury)
8.8(c)	Match	Match	1x → 3 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite	1x → 3 games / Injury: 6 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite (min 8 games)	1x → 3 games min + DC 2x → 3 games min + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
Section 9 - Stick Fouls
Rule 9.1 - Butt-Ending
9.1(a)	Minor	Double Minor (no injury)
9.1(c)	Match	Match	1x → 3 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite	1x → 3 games / Injury: 6 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite (min 8 games)	Player 1x → 1 game 2x → 2 games 3+ → Indefinite + DC Coach 1x → 2 games 2x → 4 games + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
Rule 9.2 - Cross-Checking
9.2(a)	Minor	Minor (no injury)

77.3


9.2(b)	Major	Major + GM

7.2(c)

Match

Match

7.2(e)

Game Misconduct

Rule 7.3 - Body-Checking

7.3(a)

Minor

Minor (no injury)

7.3(b)

Major

Major + GM

1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games
2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games
3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games
4+ → Indefinite

Player
1x → 1 game
2x → 2 games
3+ → Indefinite + DC

Coach
1x → 2 games
2x → 4 games + DC
3+ → Indefinite + DC

9.2(c)

Match

Match

7.3(e)

Game Misconduct

Rule 7.4 - Charging

7.4(a)

Minor

Minor (no injury)

7.4(b)

Major

Major + GM

7.4(c)

Match

Match

7.4

Rule
1x → 3 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite	1x → 3 games / Injury: 6 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite (min 8 games)	1x → 3 games min + DC 2x → 3 games min + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
9.2(e)	Game Misconduct

7

9.

5

3 -

Checking from Behind

Slashing

7

9.

5

3(a)	Minor	Minor

+ GM

(no injury)

7

9.

5

7.7(d)

Misconduct

7.7

3(b)	Major	Major + GM

7.5(c)

Match

Match

7.5(e)

Game Misconduct

Rule 7.6 - Head Contact

7.6(a)

Minor

Minor (no injury)
Double Minor
3x → Rule 4.8(b)

7.6(b)

Major

Major + GM

7.6(c)

Match

Match

7.6(e)

GM

Rule 7.7 - Head Contact - Junior / Senior

7.7(a)

Minor

Minor + Misconduct

7.7(b)

Major

Major + GM

7.7(c)

Match

Match

1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games
2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games
3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games
4+ → Indefinite

Player
1x → 1 game
2x → 2 games
3+ → Indefinite + DC

Coach
1x → 2 games
2x → 4 games + DC
3+ → Indefinite + DC

9.3(c)

Match

Match

1x → 3 games
2x → 5 games
3+ → Indefinite

1x → 3 games / Injury: 6 games
2x → 5 games
3+ → Indefinite (min 8 games)

1x → 3 games min + DC
2x → 3 games min + DC
3+ → Indefinite + DC

9.3(e)

Game Misconduct

Rule

7

9.

8

4 -

Kneeing

Spearing

7

9.

87.9

4(a)	Minor	Double Minor (no injury)

7.8(b)

Major

Major + GM

7.8(c)

Match

Match

7.8(e)

Game Misconduct

Rule 7.9 - Roughing

7.9

Rule 9.5 - High Sticking - Junior/Senior
9.4(c)	Match	Match	1x → 3 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite	1x → 3 games / Injury: 6 games 2x → 5 games 3+ → Indefinite (min 8 games)	1x → 3 games min + DC 2x → 3 games min + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
9.5(a)	Minor	Minor (no injury)

7.9(b)

Major

Major + GM

7.9(c)

Match

Match

7.(e)

Game Misconduct

Rule 7.9 - Roughing after the whistle

Section 10 - Other Fouls
Double Minor
Rule 10.1 - Delay of Game
10.1(a)	Minor	Minor Penalty Shot
10.1(a)	Bench Minor	Bench Minor
Rule 10.2 - Handling or Falling on the Puck
10.2(a)	Minor	Minor

(no injury)

Rule
Penalty Shot Awarded Goal

7

10.

10 - Fighting

7.10(b)

Major

Major + GM

7.10(c)

Match

Match

7.10(d)

Misconduct

Misconduct

7.10(e) i

Game Misconduct

Game Misconduct

7.10(e) ii

Game Misconduct

Game Misconduct

7.10(e) iii

Game Misconduct

Game Misconduct

7.10(f)

Gross Misconduct

Gross Misconduct

Rule 7.10 - Leaving the Crease

7.10(a)

Minor

Minor (Goalie)

Rule 7.11 - Instigator

7.10(a)

Minor

Minor

Rule 7.11 - Aggressor

7.11(a)

Minor

Minor

Section 8 - Restraining Fouls

Rule 8.1 - Holding

8.1(a)

Minor

Minor

8.1(b)

Major

Major + GM

8.1(e)

Game Misconduct

Rule 8.1 - Holding the stick

8.1(a)

Minor

Minor

Rule 8.2 - Hooking

8.2(a)

Minor

Minor (no injury)

8.2(b)

Major

Major + GM

8.2(e)

Game Misconduct

Rule 8.3 - Inteference

8.38.3

3 - Diving & Embellishment (→ Unsportsmanlike Conduct)
11.1(a)	Minor	Minor
Rule 10.4 - Leaving the Players' or Penalty Bench
10.4(a)	Minor	Minor Penalty Shot Awarded Goal
10.4(a)	Bench Minor	Bench Minor Bench Minor + GM (coach)
10.4(e) i	Game Misconduct	First to leave bench Double Minor + GM	First to leave bench during fight, fights 1x → 3 games / L10M: 4 games Coach of player 1x → 3 games / L10M: 4 games	First to leave bench during fight, fights 1x → 3 games / L10M: 4 games Coach of player 1x → 3 games / L10M: 4 games	1x → 2 games 2x → 4 games + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
10.4(e) ii	Game Misconduct	Leaving bench during fight and assessed another penalty Game Misconduct	Coach of player 1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games	Coach of player 1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games	1x → 2 games 2x → 4 games + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
10.4(e)	Game Misconduct	Leaving bench before directed to do so, resulting in an altercation Game Misconduct (coach)
10.4(f)	Gross Misconduct	Returns after being removed to disrupt Gross Misconduct	1x → Indefinite	1x → Indefinite (min 5 games)
Rule 10.5 - Throwing or Shooting Stick or Object
10.5(a)	Minor	Minor (no injury) Penalty Shot

Awarded Goal

10.5(b)	Major	Major

+ GM

8.3(c)

Match

Match

8.3(e)

Game Misconduct

Rule 8.4 - Interference from the Bench

8.4(a)

Minor

Bench Minor + GM (player only, no injury)
Bench Minor (unable to identify player)
Penalty Shot
Bench Minor + GM + Gross (coach)

8.4(b)

Major

Major + GM

8.4

+ GM

1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games
2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games
3x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games
4+ → Indefinite

Player
1x → 1 game
2x → 2 games
3+ → Indefinite + DC

Coach
1x → 2 games
2x → 4 games + DC
3+ → Indefinite + DC

10.5(c)

Match

Match

1x → 3 games
2x → 5 games
3+ → Indefinite

1x → 3 games / Injury: 6 games
2x → 5 games
3+ → Indefinite (min 8 games)

10.

4

5(

e

d)

Game

Misconduct

Game

Misconduct

(+ 10.5 penalty shot)

8.4(f)

Gross Misconduct

Gross Misconduct

Rule 8.5 - Interference with the Goaltender

8.5

Rule 10.6 - Illegal Equipment

10.5(e)	Game Misconduct
10.6(a)	Minor	Minor

(no injury)

8.5(b)

Major

Major + GM

8.5(c)

Match

Match

8.5(e)

Game Misconduct

Rule 8.6 - Tripping

8.6(a)

Minor

Minor (no injury)
Penalty Shot

8.6(b)

Major

Major + GM

8.6(e)

Game Misconduct

Rule 8.7 - Clipping

88.7

Rule 10.7 - Too Many Players

10.6(a)	Bench Minor	Bench Minor
10.6(d)	Misconduct	Misconduct Minor + Misconduct
10.6(f)	Gross Misconduct	i. refuses to remove equipment ii. refuses to remove helmet to identify iii. removes helmet before/during fight iv. removes another helmet before/during fight Gross Misconduct	Default: 3 games / L10M: 4 games	Player 1x → 1 game 2x → 2 games 3+ → Indefinite + DC Coach 1x → 2 games 2x → 4 games + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
10.7(a)	Bench Minor

Minor (no injury)

Rule 10.8 - Refusing to Start Play
Bench Minor Penalty Shot
10.8(b)	Major	Major + GM Major + GM

8.7(c)

Match

Match

8.7

+ Penalty Shot

Indefinite

Indefinite (minimum 6 games)

Player
1x → 1 game
2x → 2 games
3+ → Indefinite + DC

Coach
1x → 2 games
2x → 4 games + DC
3+ → Indefinite + DC

10.8(e)

Game Misconduct

Section 11 - Maltreatment

Rule

8

11.

8 - Slew-Footing8.8

1 - Unsportsmanlike Conduct
11.1(a)	Minor

Double

Minor

(no injury)

8.8(c)

Match

Match

Section 9 - Stick Fouls

Rule 9.1 - Butt-Ending

9.1(a)

Minor

Double Minor (no injury)

9.1(c)

Major

Match

Rule 9.2 - Cross-Checking

9.2(a)

Minor

Minor (no injury)

9.2(b)

Major

Major + GM

9.2(c)

Match

Match

9.2(e)

Game Misconduct

Rule 9.3 - Slashing

9.3(a)

Minor

Minor (no injury)

9.3(b)

Major

Major + GM

9.3(c)

Match

Match

9.3

11.5(e)

Game Misconduct

Rule 11.2 - Abusive Behaviour

11.1(a)	Bench Minor	Bench Minor
11.1(d)	Misconduct	i. persists after minor ii. distracts penalty shot iii. knocks puck away from official iv. doesn’t proceed to penalty bench v. enters referee’s crease Misconduct
11.1(e)	Game Misconduct	Game Misconduct	1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3+ → Indefinite	1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games 2x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games 3+ → Indefinite (min 4 games)	Player 1x → 1 game 2x → 2 games 3+ → Indefinite + DC Coach 1x → 2 games 2x → 4 games + DC 3+ → Indefinite + DC
11.2(a)	Bench Minor	Bench Minor
11.2(d)	Misconduct	Misconduct
11.2(e)	Game Misconduct

Rule 9.4 - Spearing

9.4(a)

Minor

Double Minor (no injury)

9.4(c)

Match

Match

Rule 9.5 - High Sticking - Junior/Senior

9.5(a)

Minor

Minor (no injury)
Double Minor

Section 10 - Other Fouls

Rule 10.1 - Delay of Game

10.1(a)

Minor

Minor
Penalty Shot

Rule 10.2 - Handling or Falling on the Puck

10.2(a)

Minor

Minor
Penalty Shot
Awarded Goal

Rule 10.3 - Diving & Embellishment (N/A)

11.1(a)

Minor

Minor

Rule 10.4 - Leaving the Players' or Penalty Bench

10.4(a)

Minor

Minor
Penalty Shot
Awarded Goal
Minor + GM (coach)

10.4(e)

Game Misconduct

Game Misconduct

10.4(f)

Gross Misconduct

Gross Misconduct

Rule 10.5 - Throwing or Shooting Stick or Object

10.5(a)

Minor

Minor (no injury)
Penalty Shot

10.5(b)

Major

Major + GM

10.5(c)

Match

Match

10.5(d)

Misconduct

Misconduct

10.5(e)

Game Misconduct

Rule 10.6 - Illegal Equipment

10.6(a)

Minor

Minor

10.6(d)

Misconduct

Misconduct
Minor + Misconduct

10.6(f)

Gross Misconduct

Gross Misconduct

Rule 10.7 - Too Many Players

10.7(a)

Minor

Minor
Penalty Shot

Rule 10.8 - Refusing to Start Play

10.8(b)

Major

Major + GM
Major + GM + Penalty Shot

10.8(e)

Game Misconduct

Section 11 - Maltreatment

Rule 11.1 - Unsportsmanlike Conduct

11.1(a)

Minor

Minor

11.1(d)

Misconduct

Misconduct

11.1(e)

Game Misconduct

Game Misconduct

Rule 11.2 - Abusive Behaviour

11.2(a)

Minor

Minor

11.2(d)

Misconduct

Misconduct

11.2(e)

Game Misconduct

Game Misconduct

11.2(f)

Gross Misconduct

Gross Misconduct

Rule 11.3 - Spiting

11.3(c)

Match

Rule 11.4 - Discrimination

11.4

Gross Misconduct

Gross Misconduct

Rule 11.5 - Physical Harassment of Officials

11.5(c)

Match

Match

i. player
ii. team official

Game Misconduct

1x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games
2x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games
3+ → Indefinite

1x → 2 games / L10M: 3 games
2x → 4 games / L10M: 5 games
3+ → Indefinite (min 6 games)

Player
1x → 1 game
2x → 2 games + DC
3+ → Indefinite + DC

Coach
1x → 2 games
2x → 4 games + DC
3+ → Indefinite + DC

11.2(f)

Gross Misconduct

travesty of the game

Gross Misconduct

1x → 3 games / L10M: 4 games
2+ → Indefinite

1x → 3 games / L10M: 4 games
2+ → Indefinite (min 4 games)

Player
1x → 1 game
2x → 2 games + DC
3+ → Indefinite + DC

Coach
1x → 2 games
2x → 4 games + DC
3+ → Indefinite + DC

Rule 11.3 - Spitting

11.3(c)

Match

Match

1x → 5 games

1x → 5 games
2x → 5 games
3+ → Indefinite (min 8 games)

Rule 11.4 - Discrimination

11.4

Gross Misconduct

Gross Misconduct

1x → Indefinite (minimum 5 games)
2+ → Indefinite

1x → Indefinite (minimum 5 games) + Education Module
2+ → Indefinite (min 8 games)

Player
1x → 5 games + DC
2x → 5 games + DC
3+ → Indefinite + DC

Coach
1x → 5 games + Indefinite
2x → 5 games + Indefinite
3+ → Indefinite

Rule 11.5 - Physical Harassment of Officials

11.5(c) i

Match

Physically threatens or intimidates an official, without contact

Match

1x → Indefinite

1x → 3 games
2+ → Indefinite

1x → Indefinite + DC
2x → Indefinite + DC
3+ → Indefinite + DC

11.5(c) ii

Match

Deliberately applies force to official with min/mod degree of violence, no injury

Match

1x → Indefinite

1x → 5 games
2+ → Indefinite

1x → Indefinite + DC
2x → Indefinite + DC
3+ → Indefinite + DC

11.5(c) iii

Match

Deliberately applies force to an official with high violence, or causes injury intentionally

Match

1x → Indefinite

1x → Indefinite (min 8 games)
2+ → Indefinite

1x → Indefinite + DC
2x → Indefinite + DC
3+ → Indefinite + DC

11.5(e)

Game Misconduct

Accidental force to official during fight/gathering

Game Misconduct

1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games
2+ → Indefinite

1x → 1 game / L10M: 2 games
2+ → Indefinite (min 4 games)

Player
1x → 1 game
2x → 2 games
3+ → Indefinite + DC

Coach
1x → 2 games
2x → 4 games + DC
3+ → Indefinite + DC

Other

Major
Match
Fighting

Coach of any team receiving a combination equaling 3 penalties in the same game from a Major penalty, Match penalty or fighting infraction.

1x → 1 game
2x → 3 games
3+ → Indefinite

1x → 1 game
2x → 3 games
3+ → Indefinite (min 4 games)

4.8(c)

Game Misconduct

Assessed any Game Misconduct in the last 10 minutes

1 game

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This is already built into Major L10M

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