Definitions for "Cross-checking"
A minor or major penalty can be assessed when a player hits an opponent with the shaft of the stick that is held between the player's hands.
When a player, holding his stick with both hands, checks an opponent by using the shaft of the stick with no part of the stick on the ice.
Hitting an opponent with the stick while it is held in both hands and no part of the stick is touching the ice. Usually incurs a minor penalty, but a major penalty if blood is drawn or a serious injury results.
A forward motion with both fists clenched extending from the chest.