Boarding
Pounding the closed fist of one hand in the the open palm of the other hand. Imposed on a player who body checks, cross checks, elbows, charges or trips an opponent in a violent manner into the boards.
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Interference
Crossed arms stationary in front of the chest with fists closed. Called when impeding the progress of an opponent who is not in possession of the puck, deliberately knocking a stick out of an opponent's hand or not, allowing an opponent to regain his equipment.
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Cross Checking
A forward and backward motion with fists extending from the chest. Called for hitting an opponent with both hands on the stick and no part of the stick on the ice.
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Holding
Grasping the wrists in front of the chest. Called for using the hands of an opponent or his equipment.
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Elbowing
Trapping the elbow with the opposite hands. Called for using the elbow to impede an opponent.
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Hooking
Tugging motion with arms, is called for using the stick or blade to hook an opponent.
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Slashing
Chopping with one hand across the opposite forearm. Called for swinging the stick at the opponent.
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Washout
Both arms swung out at shoulder level with palms down. When used by the linesman, it means no icing or offsides.
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Tripping
Strike the right leg with the right hand below the knee. Called for using the stick, an arm or leg to cause an opponent to trip or fall.
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High Sticking
Holding both fists clenched, one above the other, at the side of the head. Called for carrying the stick above the shoulder against the opponent.
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Charging
Rotating clenched fists in front of the chest. Called for taking more than three strides before checking an opponent.
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Misconduct
A 10 minute penalty usually called against a player who becomes excessively abusive in language. The team may use a substitute for the penalized player.
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