Hockey Canada Rulebook (2023-24)

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Infraction Options

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BC Suspensions

QC Suspensions

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Type

Infraction Options

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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)

 

 

 

9.2(b)

Major

  • Major + GM

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

 

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

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

 

 

 

 

Rule 9.3 - Slashing

9.3(a)

Minor

  • Minor (no injury)

 

 

 

9.3(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

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 9.4 - Spearing

9.4(a)

Minor

  • Double Minor (no injury)

 

 

 

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

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

 

 

 

10.1(a)

Bench Minor

  • Bench Minor

 

 

 

Rule 10.2 - Handling or Falling on the Puck

10.2(a)

Minor

  • Minor

  • Penalty Shot

  • Awarded Goal

 

 

 

Rule 10.3 - 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

 

 

 

10.5(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

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)

 

10.5(d)

Misconduct

  • Misconduct

 

 

 

10.5(e)

Game Misconduct

 

 

 

 

Rule 10.6 - Illegal Equipment

10.6(a)

Minor

  • Minor

 

 

 

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

Rule 10.7 - Too Many Players

10.7(a)

Bench Minor

  • Bench Minor

  • Penalty Shot

 

 

 

Rule 10.8 - Refusing to Start Play

10.8(b)

Major

  • Major + GM

  • Major + GM + 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 11.1 - Unsportsmanlike Conduct

11.1(a)

Minor

  • Minor

 

 

 

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

Rule 11.2 - Abusive Behaviour

11.2(a)

Bench Minor

  • Bench Minor

 

 

 

11.2(d)

Misconduct

  • Misconduct

 

 

 

11.2(e)

Game Misconduct

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

This is already built into Major L10M