Hockey Game Misconduct Penalties
Game Misconduct Penalties
A game misconduct penalty is like a misconduct penalty but more serious. The offending player is suspended from play for the rest of the game. Like a misconduct penalty, a game misconduct player does not result in a team playing short-handed. A substitute player can come onto the ice to replace him.
REMEMBER: Game misconduct penalties are very serious and require a player to leave the ice for the rest of the game. |
List Of Game Misconduct Penalties
Here is a list of game misconduct penalties in ice hockey with examples:
- Butt-ending
- Charging
- Clipping
- Cross-Checking
- Elbowing
- Head-butting
- Hooking
- Interference
- Kneeing
- Slashing
- Spearing
- Player receives three major penalties in a game
- Players leave the bench to participate in a fight
Power Play Goals (Game Misconduct Penalties)
There are no power plays on game misconduct penalties. The offending player is suspended from play, but a substitute can take his place on the ice.
Other Penalties In Hockey
There are lots of penalties in ice hockey. A game misconduct penalty is just like a misconduct penalty and is a very severe penalty. Here is a complete list of penalties in hockey.