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Joe LaCour spake thusly:
> Just for discussion purposes, USA Hockey & the NCAA leave it up to the ref.
> Canada says a Xcheck above the shoulder = 5 + game. I like the Canadian
> idea better. Sticks should remain on the ice where the puck is (most of the
> time).
Are you sure? When this first came up, I did a little research, and held off
on posting the results. From the USA Hockey online rulebook:
Rule 608. Cross-Checking or Butt-Ending
Click here for Situations Manual examples
(a) A minor or a major penalty shall be imposed on
a player who "cross-checks" an opponent.
(Note) "Cross-check" shall mean a check
delivered with both hands on the stick and no part
of the stick on the ice.
(b) A major plus a game misconduct penalty shall
be imposed on any player who injures an opponent
by "cross-checking".
(c) A major plus a game misconduct penalty shall
be imposed on any player who "butt-ends" or
attempts to "butt-end" an opponent.
(Note) Attempt to "butt-end" shall include all cases
where a "butt-end" gesture is made regardless
whether body contact is made or not.
(d) For Juniors only -- a major plus game ejection
penalty option also applies under subsection (b) of
this rule.
For Juniors only -- a double minor plus game
ejection penalty option also applies under
subsection (c) of this rule.
Subsection (b) looks pretty straightforward to me. I also examined the
comparison table between high school, USA hockey, and NCAA rulebooks at the
NIHOA website (unfortunately, the NCAA rulebook is not available online,
probably a $$$ and copyright issue). There are no differences mentioned for
the crosscheck rule, so I would guess that the NCAA uses the same language,
though I'm sure there could be an
oversight.
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