Post by Jamie on Dec 20, 2009 18:12:45 GMT -8
The New Standard of Play has seen a an increase in interference calls this season but here are some clarifications which will continue to reinforce what is legal and what is deemed illegal.
The non-puck-carrier must be allowed to pursue the puck or to gain his position without being restrained or impeded in any manner.
Finishing the check: An offensive player who is in the process of dumping, shooting, or passing the puck may be hit legally providing the motion of the check was initiated and then completed immediately following the release of the puck. The guide-line for the interpretation of this rule is "arm-length + stick-length".
Should the defensive player be within the range of "arm-length + stick-length", he shall be entitled to finish the check legally provided he commits to the check prior to or immediately following the release of the puck.
The puck-carrier should not be excused from an imminent hit simply because he decides to get rid of the puck.
Face-off Interference: Players are not permitted to use their stick or free-hand to impede or block the progress of opponents who are in pursuit of the puck or trying to obtain defensive position. These acts shall be penalized as interference. Players are entitled to the ice they occupy and to position themselves
between the puck and their opponent.
Battles: Players are allowed to battle for body position using their strength and balance. These battles occur primarily along the boards and in front of the net. Officials must not penalize players for using assets of strength and balance.
The non-puck-carrier must be allowed to pursue the puck or to gain his position without being restrained or impeded in any manner.
Finishing the check: An offensive player who is in the process of dumping, shooting, or passing the puck may be hit legally providing the motion of the check was initiated and then completed immediately following the release of the puck. The guide-line for the interpretation of this rule is "arm-length + stick-length".
Should the defensive player be within the range of "arm-length + stick-length", he shall be entitled to finish the check legally provided he commits to the check prior to or immediately following the release of the puck.
The puck-carrier should not be excused from an imminent hit simply because he decides to get rid of the puck.
Face-off Interference: Players are not permitted to use their stick or free-hand to impede or block the progress of opponents who are in pursuit of the puck or trying to obtain defensive position. These acts shall be penalized as interference. Players are entitled to the ice they occupy and to position themselves
between the puck and their opponent.
Battles: Players are allowed to battle for body position using their strength and balance. These battles occur primarily along the boards and in front of the net. Officials must not penalize players for using assets of strength and balance.
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