By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: What is the USA Hockey interpretation of illegal body checking to a player who is no longer in possession and control of the puck? ANSWER: Any avoidable check delivered to a player who is… Read More ›
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Ask the Official: Body Checking
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: A player delivers a check to an opponent (Body Checking category) and initiates the contact with his hands to the chest of the opponent, extending the arms to push off when contact is made…. Read More ›
Ask the Official: What criteria should the Referee use when assessing a major plus game misconduct penalty for head contact?
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: What criteria should the Referee use when assessing a major plus game misconduct penalty for head contact? ANSWER: Anytime the Referee deems the contact to the head area to be intentional or a reckless act, a… Read More ›