Post by Jamie on Dec 20, 2009 18:14:31 GMT -8
Players are reminded that the arm may be used to push an opponent but may not be used to ‘wrap’ or ‘lasso’ a players body.
Removing the hand from the stick and placing it on the opponent’s body shall be considered as in a "danger-zone". Once the free hand is in this position, any act of consequence shall be penalized.
Consequence shall be interpreted as:
- restraining or impeding progress.
- grabbing the body, stick, or sweater.
- reducing the opponent’s ability to pass or shoot the puck or to receive a pass.
Pin against the boards: The defensive player may make initial contact with the puck-carrier against the boards. Once this initial contact has been made, the defensive player must play the puck. Once the puck leaves the area (on the boards), the onus is on the defensive player to release the opponent immediately.
Removing the hand from the stick and placing it on the opponent’s body shall be considered as in a "danger-zone". Once the free hand is in this position, any act of consequence shall be penalized.
Consequence shall be interpreted as:
- restraining or impeding progress.
- grabbing the body, stick, or sweater.
- reducing the opponent’s ability to pass or shoot the puck or to receive a pass.
Pin against the boards: The defensive player may make initial contact with the puck-carrier against the boards. Once this initial contact has been made, the defensive player must play the puck. Once the puck leaves the area (on the boards), the onus is on the defensive player to release the opponent immediately.