I believe I have heard them say that players are given one warning in the
faceoffs and instead of giving them a second warning or kicking them out of
the faceoff they are assessed a penalty. I believe it is a new rule to cut
down on time on faceoffs.

Sara
SLU '77
Let's go SAINTS!!!!!!!!!

On Sat, Feb 5, 2022, 11:10 PM Carol White <[log in to unmask]>
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> We had two odd penalties in the Gopher Men's games this weekend.
> Two separate players (one each night) were called for "faceoff
> interference"  ????
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> What the heck is THAT?  Two minutes in the box was done. In tonight's game
> it was called a:  Bench minor- 2m Faceoff Violation.
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> If anyone can offer any explanations I would love it.
>
> Thanks
>
> Carol, QoGH
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