Rule 9.5 – High-Sticking – Junior/Senior
Rule 9.5 – High-Sticking – Junior/Senior
High-sticking is when any player carries their stick above the normal height of the shoulders. A high-sticking penalty may be assessed regardless of whether or not contact occurs.
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In Junior and Senior divisions, a Minor penalty will be assessed to any player who contacts an opponent above the normal height of the shoulder with their stick.
At the discretion of the referee, a double Minor penalty may be assessed for an accidental high-stick, with a minimal degree of violence, that causes injury.
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No Major penalty may be assessed for high-sticking. Any high-sticking infraction that warrants a Major penalty, whether for degree of violence or injury, should be penalized under Rule 7.7 (b) – Head Contact – Junior/Senior.
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No Match penalty may be assessed for high-sticking. Any high-sticking infraction that warrants a Match penalty should be penalized under Rule 7.7 (c) – Head Contact – Junior/Senior.
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No Misconduct penalty may be assessed for a high-sticking infraction.
- No Game Misconduct penalty may be assessed for a high-sticking infraction.
INTERPRETATIONS |
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Interpretation 1 |
Rule 9.5 (a) Players are responsible for their stick at all times. In Junior and Senior divisions, where a player high-sticks the puck and then, on the follow through, hits an opposing player above the shoulder and no injury has resulted, assess a Minor penalty for High-sticking. This interpretation would also apply on a follow through of shooting the puck. |
Interpretation 2 |
Rule 9.5 (a) In Junior and Senior divisions, where a double Minor is assessed for an injury for an accidental high-stick, Officials must ensure that this penalty is only assessed for minimal or glancing contact. The double Minor penalty must not be substituted for actions which warrant a Major penalty and Game Misconduct penalty. The following attempted restraining fouls should be considered accidental high-sticks:
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