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March 5, 2007
NG011
This week we concentrate on the New Standard of Play and specifically HOLDING;
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.
Entering into the play-offs and tournaments, officials are encouraged to continue to enforce the standard of
play, the rules emphasis and ensure they are on top of their knowledge of the rules.
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